Sure enough, if you grab the edge of the body just in front of the door
opening you fingers will be in that opening. I just stuffed some bubble
wrap in there as well as in the openings in the door and body for the fresh
air vents. I will test drive this afternoon and report back whether it made
a difference or not.

-Mark

On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 8:06 AM steve meassick <stevem@tdhvac.com> wrote:

> It is in front of the front wheels.  You can see the opening if you lay
> under the van.  In the photos of the link, it is the rectangular space to
> the right of the oval cutout with the yellow foam.
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric
> Caron
> Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 8:16 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Aerodynamics?
>
> I’ve read a lot of threads but not this idea of filling in this A Piller
> spot.
>
> Can someone tell me where exactly tha opening is on onside of the van.
>
> I may be confused as to the A Piller.  I’ve not found a open spot leading
> up into the van.
>
> Thanks for tips, note to any new members I’m blind so need a verbal
> description not a picture or link to a picture.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
>
> > On Nov 1, 2018, at 4:04 PM, steve meassick <stevem@TDHVAC.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Noise is also generated at the bottom of the A pillar on both sides.  It
> is open on the bottom and funnels noise up.  Foam can be put in the bottom
> to reduce this noise, see this link:
> http://www.t3-infos.de/t3-infos_d.html#wgummis  It is in German, but you
> can use google translate if you don't understand it.
> >
> >
> > Steve
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Dan
> N
> > Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2018 12:46 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Aerodynamics?
> >
> > I don't think there's an easy way the reduce wind noise in general,
> unless you're talking about whistling noises due window seals or from fresh
> air intakes. When I remove the dash to replace the heater blower I put
> FatMat sound deadener on the nose panel, I reseal all the fresh air hoses.
> I also put FatMat on the door panels and all other side panels too. It
> quiet down quite a lot, say about 50% but wind noise is still there. Keep
> in mind that a vanagon is not a luxury sedan/SUV or modern van. I am a
> classical guitarist and I am very sensitive to noises/sounds and the such.
>