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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
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I recently bought some ventvisors for my '01 CC dakota - They don't fit very well at all! The leading edge right above the mirror cap won't let the ventvisor sit on the frame of the window. I called autoventshade and they said that they don't fit as well because of the heated mirrors that are now available - even though they still say that they will fit a 2001 model! Has anyone else had this problem? They will probably be going back to the store!
Kevin
2001 4.7 CC 4x4 graphite
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BlackDak02
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1/17/2002
15:41:07
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Get the Weather-flectors from McNeil. No tape, easy install and they look like they came from the Mopar factory when installed on your Dak. Here's a link: http://www.macneil.com/store/prodsearch.asp?item_group_id=4
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55LSRD
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Steve H.
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
16:23:28
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I agree with that. The WeatherTechs are the best. My boss's 00 QC Dakota looks sharp. I also have them on my wife's 96 Breeze. They work good here in S. Fla. 95 CC Sport V6
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DakotaDan
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1/17/2002
18:39:24
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Hey Kevin did you notice any extra wind noise after you put the Ventvisors on ?
Mine are terrible I been living with them for about 4 mo. now but I'm going to look into the Weather-flectors BlackDak mentioned.
Dan
01 DAK CC V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517 - DynoMax #17748
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dk
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
19:51:08
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Dakotadan,
I have the ventvisors on my 02 QC and they sure are loud at highway speeds. I went on an ice fishing trip this past weekend and we had about a 40mile/hr cross wind on the highway, it sounded like my truck was a 747 with the windows cracked open.
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Ital Stallion
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
20:25:54
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Good i thought i was the only one that had this problem i put the ventvisors on the ones that stick on to your body right on top of the window they look very good because i got them painted the same color but at high speeds it seems the make more noise then deflect.
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DakotaDan
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1/17/2002
21:16:51
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Well I just ordered a set of Weather-flectors from MacNeil's web site, Thanks for the info BlackDak & Steve, they are about twice the price of VentVisors but they do look a lot better (hope they are quieter)
Kevin I noticed the same thing you did about them not mounting to the mirror, my wife has a Malibu and they run all the way down and mount to the mirror, no wind noise with them so I got a set for my DAK , like dk says almost sounds like a 747 with windows cracked !
Dan
01 DAK CC V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517 - DynoMax #17748
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BlackDak02
GenIII
1/17/2002
21:21:45
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No wind noise at all with these.
Just be very careful installing in the winter because plastic becomes brittle. Install in a warm garage if possible. These pieces are a very tight fit. They mold themselves to the window channel perfectly. Just follow their directions and you should be ok.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55LSRD
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
21:23:02
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I use the WeatherTech on both my Daks, and I like em alot, no noise. looks great and fit is wonderfull well worth the 53.00 to my door step.
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DakotaDan
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1/17/2002
21:37:14
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BlackDak
You said no tape! How do they mount? No screws I hope :( ...kind of a friction fit around the window frame and/or weather seal ?
Dan
01 DAK CC V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517 - DynoMax #17748
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kevster
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
22:14:07
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They fit inside the window channell, awsome fit and dont come out you have to insatll them by putting them on a bend. easyy to do. but you wont be sorry if you get them. I Guarantee it!
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BlackDak02
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1/18/2002
19:11:03
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Yeah Dan, you hit the nail on the head, no screws, real easy install like kevster said. All you gotta do is get the front corner in place, then the back corner, and the piece will be bowed out in the middle. Very carefully work it into the channel from front to rear. But like I said be real careful with that bow in the plastic in the winter, do the install in a heated garage if possible or on a warmer day. Plastic gets real brittle, it's temp sensitive, that's why its not good to use plastic for cold air intake tubes. I used to do custom injection molding before I became a truck driver.(read prince to pauper, LOL)
If you want I'll take some close up pics tomorrow and e-mail them to you.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55LSRD
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DakotaDan
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1/18/2002
20:02:44
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Thanks BlackDak if it's not to much trouble pictures would be great. My shades should be in middle of next week and I have a garage in my Basement so heat is no problem I just have to find something to dissolve that blasted 3M tape now !
Dan
01 DAK CC V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517 - DynoMax #17748
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DakotaDan
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1/18/2002
20:05:14
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BooBoo on the e-mail
hotmail nor hormail :) :0
01 DAK CC V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517 - DynoMax #17748
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BlackDak02
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1/18/2002
20:16:43
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You can probably use WD40 on the tape.
I'll get those pics to you tomorrow, hopefully it won't be snowing yet when I get up.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
4.7L 45RFE 3.55LSRD
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BlackDak02
GenIII
1/19/2002
12:20:23
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DakotaDan, you've got mail!
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
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DarkFury
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2002
01:32:53
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Yeah... if I had it to do all over again, I wouldn't buy the Autoshade Ventvisor version either...
However something funny comes to mind. I saw another Gen III Dak runnin' around and it had Ventvisors that tucked under the mirror...
I was like... what the hell? How did he do that?
Is there another version that fits on our Daks or something?
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DakotaDan
GenIII
1/23/2002
20:18:18
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They're in !!!!!!
Got My WeatherTech Shades today, Put my truck in the garage to warm up after I got home from work, then after supper it took about 15 min. to pop them in literally. Went out for a test drive, run it up to 80 no wind noise from them.
Thanks to BlackDak02 for the photos and the WD40 tip (it worked) and the others for their info, I only wish I had found this web site before I bought the AutoVentShades :(
Dan
01 CC SLT V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517
DynoMax # 17748
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
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1/23/2002
22:14:14
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Here's a better price:
http://www.truckstuffusa.com/winguarbywea.html
'02 QC 4x4
(pictures soon)
http://www.roadandrider.com
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Matt
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2002
09:42:56
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I just looked at the "Truck Stuff USA" website and they only list the WeatherFlectors for 00 and up quad cabs. Anyone know if these will work on a 02 club cab? I would think the front doors on the club would be the same as the quads. BTW I was going to by the Ventshade visors that stick on until I saw all the complaints about them on here, thanks guys. I have them on my Ram now and haven't had any problems with them.
02 CC 4x4 V8
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DakotaDan
GenIII
1/24/2002
12:14:16
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Matt
I ordered mine from MacNeil's $53.95 total shipped they are listed as.. 97-
I have a 01 CC, don't think they changed anything on the body of the 02's
Dan
01 CC SLT V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517
DynoMax # 17748
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BlackDak02
GenIII
1/24/2002
16:09:52
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Dan, glad to see everything went smoothly for you!
I have a 02 CC & the weather-flectors fit my truck.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
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1/26/2002
18:42:20
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I pulled my ventshades off the front of my DAK today while filling up with gas. They peeled right off...with no damage done. I just placed an order for the Weathertech for $85.00 delivered (front & back pair) from Truck Stuff USA.
http://www.truckstuffusa.com/winguarbywea.html
Thanks for the great advise on these...I'll let ya know how the install goes.
Zute
02 QC 4x4
http://www.roadandrider.com/webshare/zute/zute.htm
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Dan
Dodge Dakota
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1/27/2002
21:01:05
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Matt,
The quad cab versions will not fit a club cab. The quad cab's front doors are shorter than the club's.
Dan
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2002
13:35:18
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I just called autoventshade about this problem that I had with the ventvisors not fitting. They are sending me a new set that supposedly fit. they said that there are two different mirror caps in the 2001 model year and dodge didn't tell them.
Kevin 2001 CC 4wd graphite sport+
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Kevin
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2002
01:59:44
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I found out why my first set of autoventshade ventvisors didn't fit worth a damn. They made two different moldings with the same part number. I got the first molding that didn't fit on my '01. The new molding fits great! - even though they aren't as nice as the ones that don't use tape.
Kevin
2001 CC 4wd 4.7
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2002
13:22:10
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Weathertech install was a breeze...only 2 minutes each visor...and these things are a hell of a lot better than Ventvisors. They fit in the window channel and make less wind noise.
Installed and love em..
Still selling a set of Auto ventvisors (4 pieces)...brand-new and sealed...just shipped from the factory. Fits 00-02 Dakota Quad Cab
Holler if ya want em.
Zute
02 QC 4x4 4.7L
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DakotaDan
GenIII
2/03/2002
14:31:30
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WeatherTech's
Had mine on little over a week great product, don't know why anyone would want to use those #@$*^& tape on kind
Dan
I was at Autozone yesterday and seen a pair of Ventvisors noticed they changed the ends near the mirror, maybe they were getting tired of hearing from us!
01 CC SLT V6 Auto
K&N FIPK # 57-1517
DynoMax # 17748
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WeatherFlectors
Low Profile Tonneau
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BlackDak02
*GenIII*
2/03/2002
14:35:21
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Told you it was a piece of cake, Zute, good to hear that you had no problems.
2002 Black CC SLT 4x4
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Zute
Dodge Dakota
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2/03/2002
22:54:39
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The new ones they sent me are definately different from the ones I bought initially. They are tapered at the ends (better for teh mirror molding), but I am quite pleased with the weathertechs...easy install, good quality...works well, looks nice...what else can I say.
02 QC 4x4 4.7L
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