Have you had any "balance:" issue with your rims/tires? I got the same 20 inch setup and I've taken it back twice for a re-balance. First it was the right front. Then the right front "lost it's weight". Last trip was 2800 miles and I can still feel it when I'm in the passenger side seat in the front. Starting to get annoyed.
ops, sorry, hit post before I was done. I added the driving lights LED upgrade. Man, what a BIG difference. The one thing to note, they do not fade out or fade in. They come on full brightness and shut down the same. They REALLY light up the side of the roads. I added the dash tray, door handle "cups" and the center console try. Weather tech window vents, front, middle and 3rd row protection. VW rear CarGO covers and blocks (even the 3rd row is protected). I use a Escort 9500IX radar detector and just got a new Rexing V1LG Dual Channel dash came w/rear cam, rear hitch/bumper protector, rear bumper "rub guard", rear net and cargo area net. I'd post pictures/links but my cat is meowing at me that it's time to hit the sack. Hoping wife will come through for xmas and get me the front bug/rock shield, top roof rack bars, splash guards, etc. Unlike some people who buy cars for an investment, mine are to drive and enjoy. I buy them strait out and drive them till they become a hazard (falling apart). I upgraded all my lights on my jeeps to leds, will be doing the VW the same. Thanks for the pic's. Rexing V1LG Dual Channel
Have you had any "balance:" issue with your rims/tires? I got the same 20 inch setup and I've taken it back twice for a re-balance. First it was the right front. Then the right front "lost it's weight". Last trip was 2800 miles and I can still feel it when I'm in the passenger side seat in the front. Starting to get annoyed.
No issues so far I bought the car with 21K miles and the wheels and tires looked in great condition before I purchased the vehicle. When you say "lost its weight" do you mean the wheel weights or something else?
So far so good otherwise when it comes to the tires and the handling so far.
ops, sorry, hit post before I was done. I added the driving lights LED upgrade. Man, what a BIG difference. The one thing to note, they do not fade out or fade in. They come on full brightness and shut down the same. They REALLY light up the side of the roads. I added the dash tray, door handle "cups" and the center console try. Weather tech window vents, front, middle and 3rd row protection. VW rear CarGO covers and blocks (even the 3rd row is protected). I use a Escort 9500IX radar detector and just got a new Rexing V1LG Dual Channel dash came w/rear cam, rear hitch/bumper protector, rear bumper "rub guard", rear net and cargo area net. I'd post pictures/links but my cat is meowing at me that it's time to hit the sack. Hoping wife will come through for xmas and get me the front bug/rock shield, top roof rack bars, splash guards, etc. Unlike some people who buy cars for an investment, mine are to drive and enjoy. I buy them strait out and drive them till they become a hazard (falling apart). I upgraded all my lights on my jeeps to leds, will be doing the VW the same. Thanks for the pic's. Rexing V1LG Dual Channel
The door handle cups are now on my list for Amazon orders can't believe they made the doors like that. Here in VA radar detectors are banned so can't run that sadly. How did you install the rear dash camera? I wanted to fish the wires but the headliner had no play and didn't want to risk damaging it.
We had a Jeep too before this car, it was my wifes a Grand Cherokee Laredo. I pretty much did everything to that from exhaust, intake, LED inside and out, light bar; I never got around to installing the leveling kit from Rough Country but that was the next mod before we bought this.
I just sold my daily (2014 Honda Accord) and don't have a car right now so right now its just the Atlas (my wifes car) between the 2 of us.
The weights on the inside of the rims (stick on) came off. But I still think even after the 2nd trip to re-balance, there is still some "out-of-balance" bumping going on. Between 60-80mph. Here in upper Michigan, the speed limit is 75, so, running 85, it's still noticeable.
When I got the Atlas, we sold our 02 Liberty limited. I kept my 09 Liberty Sport. But I've added a 3inch lift, 32inch tires (kept the 16's), full skids, rock rails/sliders, customer front steel bumper with receiver hitch so I can toss on my winch if needed. Class III rear receiver hitch. LED's in the rear bumper for backups and new LED bulbs in the backup lights, lic plate. All inteerior LED's, High mount spot LED's by the windshield, LED's on the nuft bar of the bumper and lower set of LED's for low angle approach needs. Got the Liberty new and since it came with a lifetime Eng, Drivetrain, Tranny warranty from Jeep, I don't think I'm going to get rid of it. I was going to re-gear because of the bigger wheels/tires and put in a limited slip for the rear but that would void my warranty, so, that's why I got the winch option for my bumper and a 12k lb bandlands winch. I didn't want a perm mount because I can move it to the back if needed and pull myself out backwards. Seen too many trail fails where you need lots of wire/rope/chains to pull yourself out backwards. I have a quick connect (power) at the bumper. Heck, don't even have to raise the hood to boost a car (got a 30ft set of quick connect jumper cables.
These are the items I got for the Atlas (so far) (not pictured will be the weather tech stuff (window vents, floor-all 3 rows)
Oh, and my Jeep.. it's a little dirty and missing the LED's lower on the bumper.
Got my deAutoLED interior kit and fog light
Link to Kit - Here
Link to Fog Lights - Here
Fog lights install was straight forward, probably one of the easiest fog lights I have ever changed. The color match is probably 95% match to the headlights so I'm extremely pleased with that.
Helpful Video - Here
Interior Kit was a little hard because trying not to break any of the plastic frames using a plastic pry tool is a must have for this.
Helpful Video - Here
Helpful Link - Here
I somehow forgot to take pictures of the interior kit at night but lets just say they are much brighter compared to OEM.
Front and Rear footwell install:
I ran the wire for the rear footwell under the carpet and along the interior panel.There is a perfect spot for the strip right under the driver and passenger seat and I just zip tied the wire right under the seat.
I was a little annoyed how the front and rear footwell lights did not match in color not sure why they did not just match the bulb and strip.
Just bought a Hyundai palisade and not really happy with it, looking at a 2019 atlas or 2020 ascent suburu . Is the Atlas a reliable car and would you recommend buying one to your friends? Any issues or complaints ?
I for the life of me can't figure out how to answer or hang up a phone call from the steering wheel. Is there a way to do this, or is it only through the touchscreen on the infotainment system?
I just recently bought a 2018 Atlas and I was curious if it’s possible to make the interior lights turn on when you shut off the engine. In my other VWs, the lights automatically turn on as soon as the car turns off. Is there a setting or button I am missing?
Hi fellow Atlas owners-
I have 2 bumper protectors (front and rear) that I’m giving away. We purchased these for the Atlas and decided to install different accessories. Both items require attachment to the frame. They’re stylish and match the design. If someone wants them or either, they’re...
Can someone please advise how to add oem parking sensor on front? Has anyone done yet through dealer?
How much does it usually cost to add oem factory parking sensor?
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