I can't make up my mind on purchasing side window visors for my runner. I've always considered these an unnecessary accessory for a truck. I can't discount the fact that the smoked plastic may blend well with the OEM bug deflector and sunroof visor as well as the other black trim, flares, luggage rack, rear deflector, etc. on my dessert dune paint. But are these things worth the $ and effort? Also are the "In Channel" type from Performance Products any better than the adhesive stick-on type?
During the warm season I usually opt to ride with the windows down or at least cracked vs using the A/C. But if theres water on top of the vehicle, and I jump in and go (especially when hitting the brakes), the water just pours in...usually right on to the power window controls. 4runners seem to be bad about this.

AND A QUESTION FOR YOUNGER PEOPLE>>> Why does my teenage male drive with ALL the windows down while the A/C is on full blast? He can't answer the question.

 

Welcome to the forums! I for one vote for the window vents. I just have the adhesive Vent Shade type, got them from Cabela's. They wer quick and easy to install, and I haven't ever had any problems with them. The in-window types may look a little cleaner, but I don't mind my stick-ons at all.

As for your son, sorry, I can't help there. Maybe he's doing a little too much and needs the ventilation?

 

It makes you look and feel KEWL you old

WEATHERTECH ventvisors ROCK! They are in-channel!



Brian

 

I got them for the water running off the roof reason. They will not allow you to open the window completely while water is still up there, but 6-8" open is possible. I always open the windows when starting to drive or backing up in any weather, otherwise I won't hear the neighbors cat

Also, like today, we had a huge storm and I had all my windows cracked about 2" so it would not be hot. Not a drop of water inside.

The in-channel looked appealing at first, but I chose to have good seal between the door and glass and have the deflector sit on outside.

They also seem to minimize air turbulence with windows down, while circulating the air inside better.

 

Tater,

I prefer the ones that go inside the window channel vs. the stick on kind.

i have a pair of very slightly used MacNeil Weatherflectors. I'll sell them to you for $10 + shipping. They're collecting some serious dust. Then all you would have to buy is the front pair from macneil.com and you've saved a good chunkc of change.

Bob

 

BOB ROFLMAO!!!



Brian

 

my virtual forehead thanks you, brian.

bob

 

I vote for the stick ons. Have had mine on for 9 years now. They allow you to leave your windows cracked on hot days. You will notice the difference. Plus they do look good.

 

Is there an increase in noise with the deflector on?

Alex

 

Not at all.

 

I vote for the in-channel WeatherTech visors. I don't like sticking anything adhesive onto my painted surfaces. The only issue I have with them are the auto-up driver window. Can't seem to get the feature to accept the in-channel visor, keeps kicking the window back down. Grrrr.

 

Sac,

The paper shim idea didn't work? If not, contact MacNeil directly---they have great customer service.

Bob

 

Welcome to the forum Tater.

I have the stick on type on my rig.

Have not had any problems with them, and they have been on since November of '98, a week after I got the rig.

Nice thing too is you can crack the windows to let air in when it's pouring down rain, and your arm rests with all their electronics won't get ruined.

 

well i roll the front two down since they are tinted...that leaves me open for all the ladies to look at, and at the same time i am getting the cool air from the a/c. and no, i dont smoke anything, so that isnt why its all for the ladies. lol

 

Bob, it worked for about a day, then back to normal. Yes, I will contact Macneil to learn the magic trick.

 

Go with the McNeil WeatherFlectors (in-channel). Cleaner look. Installs in minutes. And if you ever decide you don't want them anymore, just pop them back out (you won't have to deal with any damaged paint/nasty adhesive removal).

Take Bob's offer on the $10 rears and order the fronts...

 

What does it do? the window gets most of the way up and then goes back down because of the vent visors? weird...

I have weathertech in-channel and it has never been an issue with the auto up/down.

Let us know how you get it fixed!!!



Brian

 

I have the Draw-tite "in-channel" version. Had em for a while & no problems. Picked em up off Ebay for $33 plus 5 shipping. I have gotten up to 95 mph with them and they don't budge despite bing in-channel. Plus, i think they offer a little lower profile than most adhesive versions.

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