Hi there guys, I've got a question about the rear window of my 2001 Prius. Every morning I get in and the rear window is covered with beads of water on the outside and when it rains it doesn't blow off great. I expect this is because the window slope isn't that great. I've used Rain-X to try and fix this but it hasn't done much. Are there any rear window deflectors like the ones you can get for the side windows? I've seen on a few websites, but not specifically for the 2001-2003 Prius. Perhaps one from another car would fit? I've got a question into several Chinese and Taiwan manufacturers but nothing yet... Window visor , Window deflector, Chrome Window Visor, Vent Visor, Hood Guard, Bug Shields , Hood Protector direct from Taiwan Roof Visor,Rear Window Sun Visor, Car Sun Guards for 01~ Sentra /Sunny - Product Picture From Hsin Yi Chang Industry Co., Ltd. Sincerely, Larry Newcomb 2001 Prius, 176,000 miles Jacksonville, FL
Hi Larry, I tried vortex generators on the top of the car before the window. I was trying to reduce high-speed drag and using tuff testing (i.e., masking tape holding 3" lengths of 1/4" package ribbon) verified they eliminated the reverse flow over the glass. However, I could detect no reduction in drag. If you would like to test them, I think I still have them. Send me a PM and I'll ship them to you. Just share your results with the community. Bob Wilson
