{"product_id":"wind-buffeting-diffuser-for-mk8-golf-gti-r-2022","title":"Wind buffeting diffuser for MK8 Golf GTI, R (2022+)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you found this product, you likely already know what it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part significantly \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ereduces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e wind buffeting noise at highway speeds with the front windows all the way down. This wind noise or wind buffeting is also known as Helmholtz resonance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind buffeting is particularly bad on 2 door vehicles, but anyone in a 4 door will also notice the helicopter-like noise in your inner ear when you open just the front windows. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is most effective from 0-80mph. Above 80mph the buffeting noise will begin to overcome this parts ability to reduce the resonance. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCross winds can also reduce their effectiveness\u003c\/span\u003e. These work best when they are diverting air flow from vehicle movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE: As with any aerodynamic part, other parts upstream on the exterior of the car can effect this part’s function. Splitters, endplates, tire spats, hood vents, fender vents can all change airflow feeding into this part. Our testing was done on a car with our V3 aero kit, fender and hood vents. Your results may vary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur serrated design is more effective than the small curved profiles you commonly see on Supra's, and Porsche's to combat this noise. Those options do reduce wind noise at some speeds, however they often \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecause noise\u003c\/span\u003e at lower speeds. Their effectiveness tapers off above 70mph in most cases (Go read product reviews if you don't believe it). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these really work!?\u003c\/strong\u003e - don't take our word for it, read the reviews on our website, or check out some video reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8L-UIZXVaIA?si=3-0z03-wAbBp0DXP\"\u003eColored in Light\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e3D printed satin black UV resistant ABS composite plastic\u003c\/span\u003e. Adheres to the front triangle window with included 3M VHB tape. The inside edge is contoured to match the curve of the window, and a pocket recessed into the surface for the VHB tape. The side mirrors can still be folded with this installed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy 3d print this? Because it keeps this part affordable for everyone. Most people don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on milled plastic or carbon versions for a part this small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can lightly sand and paint this plastic if you prefer gloss black finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Order Includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Driver Side Reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Passenger side Reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-applied 3M VHB Tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol Swab to clean the window \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Using this part in conjunction with window wind deflectors will create noise at lower speeds.**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CJM Industries llc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67635927351598,"sku":"GP-8G-WBD","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/1719\/1726\/files\/01179292-C367-4A36-96FD-1035A6BB4C24.webp?v=1791311529","url":"https:\/\/shopicwp.com\/products\/wind-buffeting-diffuser-for-mk8-golf-gti-r-2022","provider":"Inner Circle Wheels and Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}