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kbeefy Samba Member
Joined: March 10, 2006 Posts: 600 Location: Central Oregon
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:32 am Post subject: |
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My drivers side one broke during instalation, they're not as flexible as I thought. _________________ 86 syncro CHC, NorthWesty subbie 2.5, decoupler, locker, custom interior, 225/75r16 Duratrack's on CLK's, Toyo cabin heater, ARB fridge, 300w Zamp Solar, Gowesty bumpers/skid/rails, Fiama awning
'86 Syncro Westy. Stock for now.
2000 F350 7.3 CC LB 11' Northland Cabover
2006 Subbie OBXT
2002 Tacoma DoubleCab 4x4
1969 Mustang Basket Case 351c/FMX/9
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SL1 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2010 Posts: 251 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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I put a set on in the fall - they are ok - nothing more. The best benefit i can see is keeping window open in light rain, any heavy rain or wind and the rain gets sucked into the van so you end up closing the window anyway.
some wind noise reduction, but not as dramatic as i had hoped from reading thread.
found the clips very hard to fully insert and a lot of fooling with the rubber trim to get the clips seated, that being said, they have not moved after driving a couple thousand kms
when compared to similar units on other vehicles, they look overly large - probably because they are. first time i pulled up to a toll booth, i rolled the window down as per usual, went to toss in my change, nailed the deflector and all my money went on the road...D'OH - lesson learned, open window all the way with these things on...lol
When i paint my van next year, look for a set of slightly used debflectors at a good price. i just don't like the look of them, they're too big for my tastes. _________________ Steve
1985 GL Westy - 'Bullwinkle'
1978 Super Beetle - 'Rocky' |
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Darren2dream Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2011 Posts: 162 Location: Redwood City, CA
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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Just noticed that the Dubflectors are on sale for 15% off in the Classified section..
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1403189
I've had a set for a few monts now & I like them...
15% off can't hurt if you're on the fence about picking up a set. _________________ 84' Wolfsburg Westy GL 1.9 Manual |
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Kuchster Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2011 Posts: 63 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:03 am Post subject: |
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I have been unable to get in contact with dubflecta on numerous email occasions. Does any one know what is going on?? I have purchased 20 sets and sold most off, they continue to sag down the window, I was very lucky not to have lost a set on the freeway earlier today as both the top and bottom had popped out, on another car with brand new rubbers they still continue to sag, we need some clips but not having any luck?? |
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Dubflecta Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2011 Posts: 12 Location: Kettering
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Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Hi Robert,
We have not received any emails from you! Can you check the email address? It's [email protected]. |
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Mark Lewalski Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2010 Posts: 406 Location: Safety Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay)
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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I am having some issues with the Dubflecta visors drooping at the rear while driving. Prior to installing them, I replaced all the driver and passenger window rubber with new from GW. I then put in the clips and the visors as instructed via the T3 video. Gotta say that I didn't seem to have the tightness issue some have had when rolling up the windows, they just roll up. They also didn't seem to be as tight fitting in the window as other owners have reported.
I ended up taking them off for the time being since I don't want them to come off while driving. Here in FL, they will be really useful in allowing me to have the windows vented during the hot/rainy months while driving or, more importantly, while parked outside.
I took a photo of a fully seated clip and am wondering if this is what is expected?
It can't be seated any further, it is touching the rubber down in the window channel. At the rear of the visor, I can just tap it and it will slip down enough to show a gap. On the road, driving with the window down at about 50mph, it shows a gap from the top rear of the window of about 1.5".
Anyone able to help out?
Thanks,
Mark _________________ '89 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg "Bluestar" (given to and owned by my son now)
'87 Vanagon Weekender
'74 Thing |
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r39o Samba Polizei
Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 9800 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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With no clips mine used to slip a lot.
Now with a few clips they slide only a little every now then.
They mostly slip a bit with the window down.
Usually only my driver window is open and it creeps down a little.
I just push up.
One side of clips seat better than the other side, too.
I thought a U shaped clip with a tiny set screw would do the trick to keep the rear end up.
Have to make something, mine never stay well put, ever by them selves for a long time. _________________ "Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
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pierre551 Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2012 Posts: 12
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Have a look at this web site
www.t3technique.com
They sell them |
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theadventureneverends Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2009 Posts: 585 Location: Gig Harbor WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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Had these on for years and get the slight drop, just been pushing back up. I was sent the clips a while back when I ordered some parts from T3. His YouTube video on this thread is dead. Thought putting the clips in would be self explanatory. Not quite sure how they go.
I have a small baggie with about 8 metal stainless clips with two little sharp areas on each. Anyone like to show a picture installed or give me some direction? I did just email T3. Looking to put the clips on before we head to the coast tomorrow.
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Mark Lewalski Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2010 Posts: 406 Location: Safety Harbor, FL (Tampa Bay)
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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I ended up putting small dabs of silicone sealant across the deflector's outside edge that gets seated into the window channel and then installed them without the clips. I hesitated with the thought of using the sealant on my new window rubber seals but realized it wouldn't harm them.
They work fine and don't sag at all any longer. I've been enjoying them for a few years with no problem. Very nice to be able to vent the windows when it's raining.
Thanks,
Mark _________________ '89 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg "Bluestar" (given to and owned by my son now)
'87 Vanagon Weekender
'74 Thing |
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theadventureneverends Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2009 Posts: 585 Location: Gig Harbor WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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Thank you Mark.
I would like to at least try the clips from t3 but don't really understand how they work or where to put them.
It was nice today to easily remove them as my wife was cleaning Spring pollen off of them and the windows prior to trip. It seems dabs of silicone would make that not such an easy out and back in?
Are you just putting silicone on the aft 3" end that seems to slide down or the whole edge?
Appreciate the advice! |
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andy52 Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2019 Posts: 98 Location: Barcelona
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:16 am Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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is it much better to have the L shaped than the standard ones? |
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7733 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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FWIW: I had the "standard" deflectors and ditched them after about 2 weeks.
I went to the "L" deflectors and I've been happy for the past 8 years.
They work equally well with window cracked open, but stay in place better,
plus actually deflect air for reduced buffeting with window all the way down,
& cover about 30% of the window for the effect of <some> tinting/shading...
[/$0.02]
- Dave _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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Corwyn Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 2230 Location: Olympia, Washington
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Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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I wasn't happy with any of the in-channel products, so I made my own tape-ons. I had a local glass shop cut a pattern from 3mm Acrylic and I attached it with 3M double-sided tape. About 3/4" standoff from the window glass and tinted. $40 all told.
_________________ '90 White Westy ("Knarr")
FAS Gen V 2.0
The Annual Baja Rally
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=604813&highlight=baja
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5068 Location: denver
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:36 am Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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These deflectors really are useful. I like Corwyn's idea a lot, but if you decide to go with the straight across version, there are a couple of different ones out there.
The Weathertech ones are thick, strong, and high quality. I had them on my last van and was very happy with them.
https://www.weathertech.com/volkswagen/1982/vanagon/side-window-deflectors/
The version that CIP1.com sells are thin, flimsy, and annoyingly flutter in the breeze. They are, dare I say, flaccid.
I have them on my current van and regret not buying Weathertech again.
https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C20%2D853%2D9756 _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
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kguarnotta Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2004 Posts: 1160 Location: Woodstock, NH
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:55 am Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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reviving a dead thread...
My Van came with some of the weathertech ones, and I really liked them, when it was raining, I could still open my window to let some fresh air in without getting soaked. Unfortunately they were too loose and one fell out on the highway. I also realized some of the weatherstripping on the windows was old, and making the ride quite noisy.
I replaced the weather strips and ordered some new weathertech inserts - but they are too tight now with the new weatherstrips. It seems like I'm putting too much stress on crank, and weather strip starts to bunch up if I close window.
These l-shaped ones look really nice, but I'm wondering if I'll run into the same problem? I'm leaning towards getting one that just sticks onto the outside?
Corwyn - those ones you had made - are they just flat pieces of smoked acrylic? _________________ -Kevin
Lincoln, MA
'86 Triple Knob Syncro w/EJ22
'78 Westy
'69 Single Cab
'65 Kombi - EZ-Camper |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32437 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6798 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:20 am Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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Guys! Are these what you are looking for? $36.00
https://www.vanagain.com/shop/wind-and-rain-deflectors-for-all-vanagon-set
Almost mandatory to have them in rainy hot HUMID Florida!
You have to keep an eye on them as the window rubber looses it's grip on them the longer they are in there and they can fall out.
They do work fantastic. _________________ This free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
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joetiger Samba Member
Joined: January 27, 2005 Posts: 5068 Location: denver
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 6:25 am Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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Those are the flimsier ones that I have. After having them on for a year, they do their job and stay put very well.
Again they're not as solid as the WeatherTech ones, but if you can deal with a bit of fluttering in certain windy conditions, they're great for a rainy campsite and in my case they work well for fresh air since my in-dash AC deleted my fresh air dash vents. _________________ Joe T.
'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32
"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron
"Still, it's good to be afield."--VWagabond
Available Now! Vanagon to Louisiana--A Two-Lane Reckoning Through Past and Present
www.josephtrussell.com |
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6798 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: L Shaped Wind Deflectors. |
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joetiger wrote: |
Those are the flimsier ones that I have. After having them on for a year, they do their job and stay put very well.
Again they're not as solid as the WeatherTech ones, but if you can deal with a bit of fluttering in certain windy conditions, they're great for a rainy campsite and in my case they work well for fresh air since my in-dash AC deleted my fresh air dash vents. |
They flutter? I just did 80mph the other day and solid for me. _________________ This free advice is worth exactly what you paid for it.
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