HVAC and fender flare questions

[2002tii]

Two unrelated questions:

1) With my HVAC system (manual SR5 controls) set with the fan to OFF and recirc OFF (not illuminated, so fresh air coming in), I get a light breeze coming from the vents that increases with speed. I'll be honest, I haven't had a vehicle with manual climate controls for a while - is this normal?

2) The trim between the fender flares and the body of my 4Runner Sport is faded. Is that trim available from Toyota matched to my color? I couldn't discern a parts number online.

Thanks!

 

[99runnerwa]

1) yes that's normal. 2) no idea

 

[2002tii]

1) yes that's normal. 2) no idea

Thanks!

Anyone know about the flare trim?

 

[zgensler31]

I don't think they sell the gasket any more. They do sell a black one for the Tacoma flares that some have used as well. 3m also makes one that in was planning on using for my limited once I paint them.

Let me dig around and I'll find the link to the 3m gasket

 

[zgensler31]

http://beaverstripes.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3094

That's where I found the best deal. Might be able to catch it on sale. It was listed at 18.95 when I found it originally,

 

[2002tii]

Fender Flare Gasket, Trim, Black. 20' [MHA/TPE-20] - $26.99 : Beaver Stripes, Online Catalog

That's where I found the best deal. Might be able to catch it on sale. It was listed at 18.95 when I found it originally,

Cool, thanks! Unfortunately, I think black would look even worse, but that does give me a starting point. I didn't know a rubber gasket like that even existed on the aftermarket.