Vent Visors question.
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Vent Visors question.
Howdy doody all. I'm thinking of adding Vent Visors to the truck. I read that clip on types cause wind noise and adheasive types actually reduce wind noise. True?? Bottom line question is which brand vent visor reduces wind noise the best? Thank U.
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Everything that sticks out will make some noise. The amount I get from my Autoshade Vent Visors is not a problem. They are inchannel and work quite well. I think they would look good with a low profile bug deflector, but I haven't got around to getting one yet.
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Everything that sticks out will make some noise. The amount I get from my Autoshade Vent Visors is not a problem. They are inchannel and work quite well. I think they would look good with a low profile bug deflector, but I haven't got around to getting one yet.
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I got the stick on vent visors by accident and I wish I would have gotten the in channel visors. There is no wind noise but it doesnt look right because it covers up some of the painted part of the door. I would say get the in channel visors!!!
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
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Everything that sticks out will make some noise. The amount I get from my Autoshade Vent Visors is not a problem. They are inchannel and work quite well. I think they would look good with a low profile bug deflector, but I haven't got around to getting one yet.
Chris
Everything that sticks out will make some noise. The amount I get from my Autoshade Vent Visors is not a problem. They are inchannel and work quite well. I think they would look good with a low profile bug deflector, but I haven't got around to getting one yet.
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I agree. I installed the AutoShade Vent Visors (In-Channel) on my truck and I love them. I looked at different models of visors made by different companies before I made my decision. I liked the design of the AutoShade. The additional noise is actually less than that of the mirrors. The noise is very minimal 
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Originally Posted by EnergizerBunny69
I agree. I installed the AutoShade Vent Visors (In-Channel) on my truck and I love them. I looked at different models of visors made by different companies before I made my decision. I liked the design of the AutoShade. The additional noise is actually less than that of the mirrors. The noise is very minimal
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I also went with the in channel Autoshade Vent Visors. I love 'em and the noise is minimal. I also like the fact that they are low profile and it almost looks like the truck came from the factory that way. Just my 2 cents, hope it helps.
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
Toreador, note the above quote, and the word minimal... There is no way any outside add-on is going to lower your inside sound. Well, except for a tonneau, but that doesn't go on the cab... If I was trying to make my truck quieter I would check into adding sound absorbing material under the carpet, inside the doors. etc. There is no sound proofing stuff in there now, they use the 'quiet steel' instead. Seems to work well, but you could add Dynamat or something to improve it.
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I had the AutoVent in channel ones! After the winter was over, I took them out for a few reasons...
1. Didn't like the look after a while. My truck is black, and adding them made the windows look awkwardly smaller.
2. This winter, I had a few incidents where the window had trouble going all the way up or down. I was afraid I would hit the express down by mistake, and it wouldnt go down being ajar, and burn out the window motor!
3. If I want aairflow, I'll just crack the sunroof and rear slider!
1. Didn't like the look after a while. My truck is black, and adding them made the windows look awkwardly smaller.
2. This winter, I had a few incidents where the window had trouble going all the way up or down. I was afraid I would hit the express down by mistake, and it wouldnt go down being ajar, and burn out the window motor!
3. If I want aairflow, I'll just crack the sunroof and rear slider!
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Originally Posted by Firewiz
I had the AutoVent in channel ones! After the winter was over, I took them out for a few reasons...
1. Didn't like the look after a while. My truck is black, and adding them made the windows look awkwardly smaller.
2. This winter, I had a few incidents where the window had trouble going all the way up or down. I was afraid I would hit the express down by mistake, and it wouldnt go down being ajar, and burn out the window motor!
3. If I want aairflow, I'll just crack the sunroof and rear slider!
1. Didn't like the look after a while. My truck is black, and adding them made the windows look awkwardly smaller.
2. This winter, I had a few incidents where the window had trouble going all the way up or down. I was afraid I would hit the express down by mistake, and it wouldnt go down being ajar, and burn out the window motor!
3. If I want aairflow, I'll just crack the sunroof and rear slider!
2. Must not have been in right. I have express up/down on both my windows. Not a problem.
3. I use the fan and open the rear slider sometimes. Easy on a reg cab. The Ventvisors work good on parking with the window down slightly. Much cooler inside, and nobody can get anything into the window because it is covered by the visor.
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Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
2. Must not have been in right. I have express up/down on both my windows. Not a problem.
Originally Posted by ChrisAdams
1. Yeah, on a black truck that might be a real problem. On my silver, it looks better.
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Originally Posted by Toreador
Seems to be the consensus. No vent visors for me. Guess my theory is not correct. I do intend to do as you say (and have already done some of that). The goal is to make this as comfortable and quiet a ride I can possibly get. Thanks all.
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Originally Posted by Blue Blooded
I haven't noticed any additional wind noise. My belief is that the noise is from the mirrors. If you change your mind and decide to get a pair, do yourself a favor and get the inchannel type. I put my stick on type where they belong, in the garbage! I now have Weathertech's and have no problems. As for windnoise, all vehicles have it to some degree. My father-in-law has a $80,000 Lexus which is very unimpressive with windnoise.I would buy them for looks and so you can open windows in the rain.
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