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good quality in channel window vent visors?

What do you guys suggest? I think on previous cars ive had "westin" or "wade" brand ones without issues, but i cant remember 100% if that was the brand. Which ones are you guys using? I know weathertech makes good ones but those are $$. Looking for smoked ones btw not clear.

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Old 05-14-2015, 09:46 AM
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I've had my smoked Wade in channel visors on for 4 plus years now with no issues other than losing the driver's one while being hauled backwards on a rollback tow truck. In all other normal use they have been great, love being able to have the windows cracked open no matter the weather.
 
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I went with the westin wade mfg # Part #: 72-37483 smoked and in channel type. I have had them in almost 2 years now I am happy with them and for the set of 4 I only paid $42 shipped.
 
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Ive had good luck with the weathertech ones over the years, I like how they don't stick out as far, a much cleaner look. No adhesive is also a plus.

2002 Ford Excursion | WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors, Rain Guards, Wind Deflectors | WeatherTech.com
 
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Originally Posted by Archion
Ive had good luck with the weathertech ones over the years, I like how they don't stick out as far, a much cleaner look. No adhesive is also a plus.

2002 Ford Excursion | WeatherTech Side Window Deflectors, Rain Guards, Wind Deflectors | WeatherTech.com

I totally agree. These are one of my next purchases. I have their floor mats for my daily driver BMW and absolutely love their products. (Not affiliated with them in any way)
 
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I've installed hundreds over the years. My first choice for value is EGR in channels. But the Weather techs fit consistently the best.

That's what I put in my Excursion.

The weathertech ones have been in mine for around 12000 miles over the last 9 months and still fit well.

I have used EGR in other personal rigs with good success as well.

I'm not impressed with the Auto Ventshade Co. In channels. They rely more on tape rather than a good solid tight compression fit.
 
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I have EGRs in my Ex and they seem to be holding up. It has been less than a year now, but I like how they have stood up so far.
 
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Weathertech for me on several vehicles.

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I have Wade 72-37483 In-Channel Wind Deflectors, Smoke Tint. I like that the leading edge goes all the way down the window channel to the door. I have Auto Ventshades on my F350. They end at the mirror and have a habit of occasionally getting caught when raising the window.
 
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Another wade in channel user here. I've been happy with them and they still look like new 2 years later.
 
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I have EGRs in my Ex and they seem to be holding up. It has been less than a year now, but I like how they have stood up so far.
x2 on the EGR's, I went with them after talking with David about how he liked his and because they are very slim. Not a fan of the standard visors that stick way out there and these poke out maybe 2". Been several months so far and I'm very happy with them.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ne-visors.html
 
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I have Wade 72-37483 In-Channel Wind Deflectors, Smoke Tint. I like that the leading edge goes all the way down the window channel to the door. I have Auto Ventshades on my F350. They end at the mirror and have a habit of occasionally getting caught when raising the window.
First off, thanks guys for all the replies.

secondly, this is the next question that i forgot to include. I want the ones that go all the way down by the mirror like tou mentioned. I know some do and some dont, and some pics are generic and really won't know until you order and receive them.

i have a set on my beater single cab f250 but i forgot what brand,ill have to go look when I go outside, but they are the ones that extend all the way to the mirror.
 
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Originally Posted by ufvj217
First off, thanks guys for all the replies.

secondly, this is the next question that i forgot to include. I want the ones that go all the way down by the mirror like tou mentioned. I know some do and some dont, and some pics are generic and really won't know until you order and receive them.

i have a set on my beater single cab f250 but i forgot what brand,ill have to go look when I go outside, but they are the ones that extend all the way to the mirror.
I just went through my photos to see if I had any real good photos of the visors. Here is the best one of the lot. I would go and take a few, but it is really raining, so not going to do it

However, this photo should help you see how the EGR brand looks. I even added the arrows to show where they start and stop at.

 
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Weathertech brand looks about the same.

 
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The Wades go all the way down to the window sill at the mirror also.
 


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