I sprayed my XB interior with Scotch Guard. It has been a few days and I still can't get rid of the smell. Any help with that issue would be appreciated. The big question is an outgrowth of my effort to get rid of the smell. I rode around with my back windows open- for a minute. The air vibrations were actually painful. I found out I can't really drive with the windows open in an XB and feel comfortable or hear anything. So, my question is - would window vent visors fix this problem? Which ones are the best? would visors actually increase wind noise? I do not want to add more wind noise to my drive.
I put on a bug deflector and I do not like the increased wind noise on the windshield.

DrG

 

I bought the Wade vent visors for under 50 bucks. They helped with the airflow issues you mentioned.

 

I have the Wade ones too. I bought them on Ebay.

I've had them 3 months and they work fine.

 

I bought some off of eBay after reading posts about them here. Unfortunately I got the Vent Shade brand. What a piece of junk these things are. They don't fit correctly the curves were off on the passenger side front window. The backs go into the channel on the front section but go over the window pillar on the back part. Then to make matters worse when you roll up the windows on the backs they catch on the visor and don't finish rolling up unless you pull it out while closing it.
I won't ever buy the Vent Shade brand again for anything I own because I just found out the other day that the passenger side blew off on my wife's van.
Now I guess I'll wait to have mine blow off and then get me some Wades!

 

the part about the vibration noise is normal. its air turbulance from the car and the window being open. from my experence all 4-door cars do that. the solution IMO is to open the front and rear window

 

So, do you think the Wade visors will not eliminate the ear splitting thumpimg wind sounds?

DrG

 

So, do you think the Wade visors will not eliminate the ear splitting thumpig wind sounds?

DrG

 

I got the crappy vent visor in channel window visors and im not very happy with them at all, they dont do anything to keep the rain out and i want to take them off. Whats the best way to go about doing this. Please pm me on how.

 

So what is everyone suggesting for the best deal on a 4 peice kit that works, sounds like the ventvisor set it crap, I am actually suprised as I had a set on my tracker, taurus and accord before and they all worked good so it must just be an xB thing.. anyone tried calling them to complain and get a refund and/or return them to autozone?

 

i've had good experience with vent visor brands in channel version on my '95 ford ranger. it took a little trimming on the pass. side, but has always worked well. but i wouldn't want them if they are messed up on the back pass. windows. are the wade units warranteed?

 

I bougth a set off the Bay. They are junk the don't fit the front windows. I called Ventvisor and they said there was a quality issue with them and they would send the new design when it comes out. They sent me the same pair again and they still don't fit. Don't buy them!!! They will not fit. I'm going to try the Wade ones instead.

 

I just got a close look at the Wade's last night on another XB and they are sweet!

I would like to get a set myself, but was unable to locate anyone currently selling them for the XB on E-Bay (I haven't tried a general online search yet since you can usually get a better price on E-Bay.)

Does anyone remember the name of the seller that you bought yours from? Again I would like the Wade brand, not Ventvisor, saw plenty of that.

Thanks!

 

I just got a close look at the Wade's last night on another XB and they are sweet!

I would like to get a set myself, but was unable to locate anyone currently selling them for the XB on E-Bay (I haven't tried a general online search yet since you can usually get a better price on E-Bay.)

Does anyone remember the name of the seller that you bought yours from? Again I would like the Wade brand, not Ventvisor, saw plenty of that.

Thanks!

 

cool...looks good.

 

looks good

 

I can't find my receipt from two years ago to give you the same vendor but a quick search revealed this: http://www.buyautotruckaccessories.c...ind-deflector/

and they're still cheap. Mine are in perfect shape after 2 hot summers and 2 winters. Plus due to being on crutches recently, I've had no choice but to take it through the car wash and I was pleased to find out they're not affected at all by it. After installing them I only hand washed the car.

You have to keep your windows up for 7 days after installing them so that they seat correctly into the window trim. So I'd advise you to get them instlled before the really hot weather hits.

I've had to twice use some glue to reattach the visors. The supplied tape hold for only so long. But since they're mounted insode the window frame the only issue is that when they get loose they rattle a little with the windows down. A little glue and you're all fixed.

I've been happy with them. I like being able to keep the window partially open when iit's raining out.

Good luck

 

After reading this thread I ended up buying the Wade brand off of ebay.Although the shipping was terrible(took 17 days)the product worked great.Easy install etc.I do think the fit is a bit tight on the back windows tho'The fronts fit with NO binding at all.

 

Recently installed the Wade units from an ebay vendor, alecstruckdepot. Smooth transaction, reasonable delivery time, and they fit and seem to work fine...

There weren't any instrutions in the factory box, so I cleaned the channels with alcohol swabs, installed the fronts, left the windows rolled up for 24 hours, then did the same with the rears.

It's nice to be able to leave the windows down an inch when the box is parked in the secured company lot all day- just because it looks like a toaster doesn't mean it has to be as hot as one, and now I don't have to deal with sudden thunderstorm issues, either...