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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Default Seamless Vent Visors DIY

2008-2011 xB Window Vent Visors
Product by: AVS Auto shades
Purchased from: www.world-motorsports.com
DIY By: Andrew A.K.A. The_Butcher

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On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being a trained monkey can do it and 10 being PROFESSIONAL ONLY. I rate this a 3 due to the proper alignment of the visors. This took me all of about 10 minutes to install. *NOTE I have installed these before.

Tools needed:

1: Rubbing alcohol
2: Clean LINT FREE rag or towel
3: A nice day with little or no wind -or- garage.

4: Box knife or other cutting utensil.

5: Tweezers (to help with the removal of the tape backing)


PRE INSTALL TIPS:
  • Only do ONE ( 1 ) side at a time.
  • Take your time.
  • Test fit is HIGHLY recommended to insure proper positioning.
  • DO NOT remove the protective film on the visors until the LAST STEP. This will help keep them scratch free during installation.


STEP 1:
OPEN THE BOX.
  • Using a box cutter or other cutting utensil cut around the visors. BE CAREFUL not to scratch the visors.
  • When removing the plastic that holds the visors in place.
  • Take the instructions and throw them away. You have this DIY.



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STEP 2: PREP THE WINDOW TRIM.
  • Clean each window trim using the included alcohol prep pads, there are 4 or them, one for each window.
  • If there is still residue use the rubbing alcohol and towel to finish the prep.
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STEP 3:
INSTALL VISORS
  • Peel back 2” of tape liner from each end of the visor.
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  • Make sure that the tape liner ends are accessible.
  • Align the front visor on the outside of the door frame.
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  • Attach to the door frame.
  • Once you are happy with the alignment remove the remaining tape liner by pulling SLOWLY on the free ends working your way towards the center of the visor.
  • Apply pressure along the flange to ensure proper adhesion. FIRM PRESSURE!!
  • REPEAT FOR OTHER 3 WINDOWS.



STEP 4:
REMOVE PROTECTIVE FILM.
  • Carefully start pulling the film off of the visors one at a time.
  • Check all the edges making sure you get it all.
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That is it. Step back and see what a difference these visors make to the overall look of your vehicle.


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Windows Up

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windows cracked:

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My windows are tinted at 5%.


I hope you find this DIY helpful in you decision making process and with the install.

You can purchase the product here:
http://www.world-motorsports.com/wmstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=26_27&products_id=47

Let them know that Andrew (The_Butcher) sent you.


Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2011 | 12:29 AM
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Hell yeah! I like it!
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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THANK YOU ROB!!!!! I REALLY like them!!!!!!! Wishing I had them from the beginning..
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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props! they're definitely looking good on your boxx
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 02:56 PM
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Can I see a front shot of your windshield strip? Is it tint or vinyl?
Old Mar 18, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Andrew, I have those on my B as well and do you notice any clicking when you roll up your window? LOL it's mainly when I'm balling down the freeway and roll them up but... ya know. Anyways, I do love them because they are so clean looking. Good choice my friend, good choice indeed.
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Heey! Very nice Andrew!!
Old Mar 19, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Rex- Thank you!!

XD40- it's window tint. the "TRD" is a color changing tint that is in between the eyebrow tint and the windshield.

LT- Thank you and, yeah, yours was the FIRST I saw these on and went WOW!!! I should have got those instead of the JDM ones.. I'm good now though. ;) I haven't been over 45mph as of putting them on. plus it was raining today so my windows were up. I'll take a test drive soon when it's not raining and let you know.

ASH- thank you sweetie!!! hopin' to come up and see you guys/gals soon. ;)
Old Mar 19, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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Those look great.
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Originally Posted by LtBradleykins
Andrew, I have those on my B as well and do you notice any clicking when you roll up your window? LOL it's mainly when I'm balling down the freeway and roll them up but... ya know. Anyways, I do love them because they are so clean looking. Good choice my friend, good choice indeed.
My front driver side window clicks when rolling up the window, but the others don't.
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Nice DIY Andrew!
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Originally Posted by XBinRochester
My front driver side window clicks when rolling up the window, but the others don't.
HAHAHA That is the same one that does it to me too!
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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well, it's been raining here prety steadily, so not much window rolling down.. I'll check to see if I have the same issue.

Mike- Thanks!!!!

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Originally Posted by XBinRochester
My front driver side window clicks when rolling up the window, but the others don't.
mine does too, I think because its the only one i roll down...ha ha ha.
the first time it scared me, I thought I broke it, but nothing happen, so I dont really mind.
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no clicks.. I notice the window shakes a bit due to the motor when rolling the window up or down. So the window taps against the visor a bit.
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its not really a click from the window motor or anything like that, its just that when you roll the window up, it taps the visor a bit, which makes the click sound.
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yeah.. I was talking about clicks from the window hitting the visors.
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