Has anyone installed the new In Channel Side Window Visors? I was wondering if there were any negitive effets like increased window drag. They sure do look good. http://accessory-center.com/default.plx/30/1452

 

I use the one from Auto Ventshade and swear by them.
I always drive with my window down, and it keeps the
wind and even light rain out. These are very quiet trucks
and some people report a little more noise with the window
cracked, but I don't notice it. If you look on Ebay Motors / F150
Parts there are usually a few very reasonable depending on
your config. If you don't like them just pull them out, I've
wasted more on less!

Good Luck,
-Ron

https://www.f150online.com/galleries...w.cfm?num=8225

 

I use the Ventvisor inchannels. There is a thread lately about wind noise. The consensus was that it wasn't too bad, but it was there, and that you must be sure to seat the inchannel clip 100%.
Good luck,
Chris

 

I have the ventvisor brand as well. I love them, they are a bit of a pain to get the clips in 100 percent of the way, but they sure make it nice to have the windows down a bit when its raining.

I can't tell any difference from stock on mine. Just make sure you push the clips in all the way is my advice. BTW they look 100 times better than the stick on ones I had on my last truck.

Give it a shot I think you will be impressed with the look and convenience.

 

Boy, did I feel stupid about those clips. Had the first in perfectly
except the visor wound up in the channel clip, not behind. Had to
pull the clips out and start over. Fortunately they popped right
out and all was well the second time. Took all of 15 minutes to
get the set of four installed once I figured out the clips.

Exactly as the instructions state, but I think the instructions
could be written/drawn more clearly...
(Sounds like more than a few folks here had fun with the clips!)

I agree with AK Jay, well worth it. Windows work perfectly and
the visors seemed to firm up in place after one night.

-Ron

http://pickupgear.com/stamsidwinvi2.html

 

I also have the Auto ventshade in channels, but I had them installed at the accessories store where I bought them. I haven't heard any wind noise from them.

 

I have the EGR in channel visors. Easy to install and no clips to use. Noticed no difference in noise either.

 

On the guys that post no differance in sound, I don't think they are going out on windy days. It's not possible for those 'bat ears' on the side to NOT make some extra noise when the wind hits em.
Remember, I am talking about cross wind noise. Straight line, with or against the wind, faint to none.

When the wind hits from the quarter, you can tell which quarter by the sound.

One possibility, if you drive with a window open, or even cracked slightly, the noise would more than drown out the sound of the Visors.

They are slighly louder than position one on the blower motor, well below position two. That's in our typical 15-30 mph winds.


Not a big deal, and a good amp conquers all....

Chris

 

i still can't figure out the clips .. suggestions ? thanks

 

Have had the AVS on three previous trucks...No problems. This time went with the MacNeil/Weathertech. LOVE them! Better quality, lower profile, easier install.(all of 5 minutes). Have had them on one winter and all summer with windows cracked about 1" most of the time. No fog in winter, cooler in summer. Minimal wind noise. This is on an '05 reg. cab.

 

I have the AVS on the ranger. Though not bad there quality is behind that of the german made weather-tech that I went with on the 150. Well worth the extra bucks because of the better looks and profile.

 

Bought Wade in channels off of Ebay....they were garbage and are now in the garbage

 

Bought Wade in channels off of Ebay....they were garbage and are now in the garbage
sorry for the double.......

 

I'll second that. I have the Wade on my truck and they are flimsy. They're on and I'm not taking them off, but I'd opt for the Autoventshade had I to do it again. BTW stay away from Wade Bugshields as well.

vroten