Vent Visors

13flpassat

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Joined
Sep 4, 2012
Location
Florida
TDI
2013 Passat SEL, reflex silver
Thought I would share my recent upgrade to the VW "air deflectors" . I've had these (Vent Visors) on all my SUV's and Trucks without issue. The VW ones looked great - they're a nice color and the install was super easy. These are in channel with the rears using two small metal springs to hold them in. After the install the instructions want you to keep the windows closed for 12 hours before opening them, which I did. The following day I noticed that both front visors would catch on the rear edge and my wife was complaining about the noise. I took the car for a drive and when I got back I took them off. The wind noise was terrible. I know the A-Pillar is a little noisy anyway, but with these it was not something I was willing to live with.
Not sure if anyone else with these, or others has had the same experience?

Cheers
 

740GLE

Top Post Dawg
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Aug 19, 2009
Location
NH
TDI
2015 Passat SEL, 2017 Alltrack SE; BB 2010 Sedan Man; 2012 Passat,
Are these the sameones VW sells as rebanded WeatherTechs? I wonder how much different these ones are
 

VeeDubTDI

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Jul 2, 2000
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Springfield, VA
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‘18 Tesla Model 3D+, ‘14 Cadillac ELR, ‘13 Fiat 500e
These visors destroy the aerodynamics, hence the wind noise both you and your wife are complaining about.
 
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