vent visors: "in-channel" or "doube-sided tape"

Bud · 11-15-2004, 02:13 PM

anyone have any experience which one is better?

my guess its the in-channel.
any brand recommendations or where to purchase?

joez · 11-15-2004, 02:30 PM

Had the window channel ones on our Tundra. They were nice, but we cracked them both putting them in. It never caused any problems, but one of the corners that fits in the window channel broke off on each side. Then again we put them on in the dead of winter.

Bob_98SR5 · 11-15-2004, 02:44 PM

bud,

i like the in-channel ones. low-profile, doesnt stick out, etc.

as for cracking in the corner from the previous post, theres a right way and a wrong way to put them in. possibly the winter weather made the visors too hard to bend.

take a look at my writeup (yes, i did one for this easy task): http://www.4runners.org/articles/macneil

I like the macneil weatherflectors.
bob

X-AWDriver · 11-15-2004, 06:58 PM

I have the 3M tape ones and they look nice and offer a little more water intrusion protection but the in-channel ones do look nice and are obviously much easier to remove unlike the tape ones.
I got my Ventvisors from Pep Boys for $45 for the 4 piece set.

Henryv · 11-15-2004, 08:48 PM

I've been meaning to get a set myself for a while now. Will the inchannel ones mess up the channel after a while?

Bigkahuna808 · 11-16-2004, 01:59 AM

Ive had both. I had the 3m stick on stule for a long time, untill some leaned into my truck and banged their head on it. I went and about the in channel "Weather Tech" ones and they were a pain in the @$$ to put in on the front windows. After I got thoes one, I removed the old broken ones. They had been on so long on the truck there were stains from the dirt/ water/ tape line. Till this day no matter what I do I cant get it all off. So to all you people out there, if you buy the tape ones dont take them off unless your ready to fight the stains. I recomend the in channel ones

X-AWDriver · 11-16-2004, 03:49 AM

Has anybody had the in channel ones for a extended period of time since I've heard that they tend to rattle and become loose after a couple of years?

snj4runner · 11-16-2004, 03:55 AM

I had WeatherTech's on my Dodge P/U for 4+ years. The only problem I noticed was slight scratching of the edge of the window if there was dirt on the glass or in the track when you open/close them. In channel is a much cleaner look IMO.

Morr · 11-16-2004, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

Has anybody had the in channel ones for a extended period of time since I've heard that they tend to rattle and become loose after a couple of years?

I had the in channel type on an Opel Vectra (GM euro box) for about 5 to 6 years, terrific items, very unobtrusive compared to the stickon's on my Toyota, gave no problems in service, but did leave the glass fit in the channel a bit loose upon removal. Not that this bothered me as the car was a write-off, I then transferred the channels to the replacement Vectra where they've been for the last 2 years or so.
I used the Clim-air brand, excellent quality, don't know if these are a Euro or US item or if they're available in your area.

Sac State · 11-16-2004, 07:40 AM

My in-channels fell out when I rolled down the window and were driven over by the guy behind me. I only had them like three weeks. Plus, the auto up feature on the window never worked again.

Nice concept, poor execution. I took all of my in-channels out, minus the crushed one, and dumped them in the trash.

4Hummer · 11-16-2004, 09:14 AM

I had the 3M Stick on ones and loved them. Until my ex's brother rolled my truck

Now I only have One side. The 3M Tape came off no problem. and didnt leaveany stains.

Anyone know if I can just buy the drivers side and not all 4 ?

Jason B · 11-16-2004, 09:47 AM

I'm a fan of of the stick-on ones.

My frirnd has a 99 4runner and does get the rattling sometimes and they've made some marks from the glass.

I've had mine on for about 6 years now!

I also like how dark they are making them go great with the tint

WT · 11-16-2004, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

Has anybody had the in channel ones for a extended period of time since I've heard that they tend to rattle and become loose after a couple of years?

I had mine in my 96 pretty much after it got home new and I have had no problems with mine (Weather Tech), easy install, 8 years of service and counting.

Noliwan · 11-16-2004, 11:14 AM

I 've got the MacNeil WeatherTech (in channel) brand on mine for more than 4 years now.. no cracks or rattling whatsoever...Great product, the best I've seen so far...Installation was very easy & simple.. There is a write up on this particular brand in the write up section of the forum check it out...

dexter · 11-16-2004, 12:21 PM

my in channel ones became very loose after 3 months then one fell out i got rid of them and am waiting for the funds to get a new set like jasons aqnd have them painted to match the rig. saw a millenium silver 4runner back home with this and the sunroos deflector doen and it looked tits

X-AWDriver · 11-16-2004, 12:28 PM

I got my my Ventshade brand viors for $45 and I got the sunroof deflector for under $35 and they look good.

**4x4Fink** · 11-16-2004, 12:31 PM

Where's the best place to get the stick on ones? I love the look they give on tinted windows...with the all black look I'm goin for they would really help.

Sorry to hijack,

Fink

X-AWDriver · 11-16-2004, 12:36 PM

Pep Boys around here was the only place that seems to stock 3rd gen 4Runner stuff on a semi regular basis. They actually had three sets of visors for 3rd gens and I bought two of them since my mom was jealous of mine on my '97 and wanted them on her Limited.

Gangus2006 · 11-16-2004, 02:05 PM

I have the 3M AVS VentVisors. I like them better than the in-channel ones a friend has on his truck. THose are a bizzatch to get in, and dont provide enough coverage. Besides, it looks funny on the rear windows...

Troudt · 11-16-2004, 06:56 PM

I prefer the in-channel though on my old truck they came with 3m tape.

11-15-2004, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: OC, So Cal Posts: 641	vent visors: "in-channel" or "doube-sided tape" anyone have any experience which one is better? my guess its the in-channel. any brand recommendations or where to purchase? __________________ Keith 03 DoubleCab Taco TRD 4x4, LINE-x, Hoe's, DOWNEY shackles, BILS5100, Garmin V, DO sliders, 265/75/16 BFG AT

11-15-2004, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
joez Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Elwood, Il Posts: 1,253	Had the window channel ones on our Tundra. They were nice, but we cracked them both putting them in. It never caused any problems, but one of the corners that fits in the window channel broke off on each side. Then again we put them on in the dead of winter. __________________ -Joe Z Chicago 4x4 My Webshots 1985 Toyota 4Runner, 3" Trail Gear rear/ All-Pro front springs, 42x14 IROK's, Allied Rockathons, spool rear/detroit front, 30 spline longs, Dual cases w/4.7, Marlin High steer, lots of other stuff.. 1997 Dodge 2500 4x4, 12valve CTD, not stock.

11-15-2004, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,501	I have the 3M tape ones and they look nice and offer a little more water intrusion protection but the in-channel ones do look nice and are obviously much easier to remove unlike the tape ones. I got my Ventvisors from Pep Boys for $45 for the 4 piece set. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-15-2004, 08:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Henryv Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 726	I've been meaning to get a set myself for a while now. Will the inchannel ones mess up the channel after a while? __________________ -1998 4runner limited 4wd- Ugh sucks to be poor on this board My 4runner

11-16-2004, 01:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bigkahuna808 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 768	Ive had both. I had the 3m stick on stule for a long time, untill some leaned into my truck and banged their head on it. I went and about the in channel "Weather Tech" ones and they were a pain in the @$$ to put in on the front windows. After I got thoes one, I removed the old broken ones. They had been on so long on the truck there were stains from the dirt/ water/ tape line. Till this day no matter what I do I cant get it all off. So to all you people out there, if you buy the tape ones dont take them off unless your ready to fight the stains. I recomend the in channel ones __________________ '97 Sr5 2wd 4runner. I have NO lockers, NO Sliders, NO TRD, NO 4wd and I still decided to lift my 4runner.

11-15-2004, 02:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,115	bud, i like the in-channel ones. low-profile, doesnt stick out, etc. as for cracking in the corner from the previous post, theres a right way and a wrong way to put them in. possibly the winter weather made the visors too hard to bend. take a look at my writeup (yes, i did one for this easy task): http://www.4runners.org/articles/macneil I like the macneil weatherflectors. bob

11-16-2004, 03:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,501	Has anybody had the in channel ones for a extended period of time since I've heard that they tend to rattle and become loose after a couple of years? __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-16-2004, 03:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
snj4runner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 20	I had WeatherTech's on my Dodge P/U for 4+ years. The only problem I noticed was slight scratching of the edge of the window if there was dirt on the glass or in the track when you open/close them. In channel is a much cleaner look IMO.

11-16-2004, 07:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sac State Contributing Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Piedmont, North Carolina Posts: 828	My in-channels fell out when I rolled down the window and were driven over by the guy behind me. I only had them like three weeks. Plus, the auto up feature on the window never worked again. Nice concept, poor execution. I took all of my in-channels out, minus the crushed one, and dumped them in the trash. __________________ 2003 Sport V8 4x4 Black/GC Borla Dual exhaust, Black Pearl Emblems, aFe intake, Full Husky's, WeatherTech vent visors, OBX pedals, Revo's.

11-16-2004, 09:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	I had the 3M Stick on ones and loved them. Until my ex's brother rolled my truck Now I only have One side. The 3M Tape came off no problem. and didnt leaveany stains. Anyone know if I can just buy the drivers side and not all 4 ? __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

11-16-2004, 09:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jason B Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA-PA Posts: 1,862	I'm a fan of of the stick-on ones. My frirnd has a 99 4runner and does get the rattling sometimes and they've made some marks from the glass. I've had mine on for about 6 years now! I also like how dark they are making them go great with the tint __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited For Toyota/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133 Last edited by Jason B : 11-16-2004 at 10:52 AM.

11-16-2004, 11:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
Noliwan Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Jose,CA Posts: 192	I 've got the MacNeil WeatherTech (in channel) brand on mine for more than 4 years now.. no cracks or rattling whatsoever...Great product, the best I've seen so far...Installation was very easy & simple.. There is a write up on this particular brand in the write up section of the forum check it out... __________________ 2000 TRD 4Runner SR5 4WD My Mods Last edited by Noliwan : 11-16-2004 at 11:19 AM.

11-16-2004, 12:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
dexter Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: denver-home missoula,mt-school Posts: 757	my in channel ones became very loose after 3 months then one fell out i got rid of them and am waiting for the funds to get a new set like jasons aqnd have them painted to match the rig. saw a millenium silver 4runner back home with this and the sunroos deflector doen and it looked tits __________________ 2007 streak blue tundra SR5 TRD 5.7l. nav w/ backup cam, sonar, line x'd, de badged, husky liners mods to come: new grill, tint, push bar, new wheels and tires, custom dual exhaust

11-16-2004, 12:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,501	I got my my Ventshade brand viors for $45 and I got the sunroof deflector for under $35 and they look good. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-16-2004, 12:31 PM	#17 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 4,676	Where's the best place to get the stick on ones? I love the look they give on tinted windows...with the all black look I'm goin for they would really help. Sorry to hijack, Fink __________________ Black 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA

11-16-2004, 06:56 PM	#20 (permalink)
Troudt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 102	I prefer the in-channel though on my old truck they came with 3m tape. __________________ 1995 4Runner Pewter Pearl V6 Auto Front Husky Liners, Bushwacker Flares, Manik Tube Steps, White Face Indiglo Gauges, TJM T17 Bumper, K&N FIPK,

11-16-2004, 12:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,501	Pep Boys around here was the only place that seems to stock 3rd gen 4Runner stuff on a semi regular basis. They actually had three sets of visors for 3rd gens and I bought two of them since my mom was jealous of mine on my '97 and wanted them on her Limited. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-16-2004, 02:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
Gangus2006 Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,111	I have the 3M AVS VentVisors. I like them better than the in-channel ones a friend has on his truck. THose are a bizzatch to get in, and dont provide enough coverage. Besides, it looks funny on the rear windows...