If you like the look, fine. I'm more the practical type myself. I had one on my Accord. It added noise, and really reduced airflow into the cabin when the sunroof was opened, so I took it off, and did not get one on my RL for those reasons.

 

I have both on mine. The sunroof one makes the cab quieter when you slide it back and if you open the back window a bit it really makes a nice flow of air . The window ones are nice for opening when it is raining, or if it's real hot you can crack the windows a little to keep heat from building up inside while it is parked.

 

I have the window vent visors on mine for the air flow when raining and when its hot out. I have put them on everything I have owned for years and could think of going without them.

 

I have OEM window visors. They are easy to self-install, and look sharp.

 

I like my window visors, they really work well for venting the cab on wet or hot days. No comment for the sunroof visor since I don't have one.

 

Thanks for the feedback guys. We have an 03' Murano, and it seems like the sunroof visor quiets the wind noise. It may be the body style on different cars that make the difference, but this is good to hear.

JAC... Is yours a OEM Visor? Im thinking I will choose OEM myself.

 

Yup mine is OEM I bought it from H & A. easy to install too! My Window visors are aftermarket

 

I recently installed an OEM moonroof visor. It helps with buffeting but it seems to almost cover half of the moonroof. Also, it was the hardest, simplest thing Ive ever done to a vehicle. I cussed..... a lot.

 

I've had the original AVS Ventvisors on 3 trucks. Easy install. Dealer gave me the sunroof visor and I kept it on a couple of years taking it off to wax till I took it off permanently for better mpg. It left visible lines on the paint where grit and water worked through so never put it back on but eventually just gave it away. Besides, the RL has a popup deflector so the other one always seemed redundant to me. As for SRV install or uninstall 5 minutes for either with practice.

 

I have both sunroof and window visors. My AVS window visor help me in that they let me leave my windows open about an inch without anyone being able to tell. During the summer it helps vent the hot air buildup and during the winter it allows fresh air ventilation without giving access to the trucks interior.

The stock Honda sunroof visor not only cuts down the wind noice, but because I got the smoked version, it really helps in keeping the sun out of my eyes most of the time when I drive with the sunroof open.

Both not only work well, the good in the process. I high recommend them.

 

FWIW, KP technologies does make a one-button push sunroof, open-close module. It will work for both open modes. No need to keep your finger on the button. No doubt that was a safety concern when you have small kids trying to poke out the top, or a giraffe in your car.

 

Guys?

For you that have the window visors, does it also cut down on the wind noise at highway speeds? I wouldn't think so, due to the deflection of the air. But just curious.

Thank you.... Nicholas

 

I am part of the gang who purchased the 20 dollar window visors on Ebay. So far, so good.

Also, found this moonroof visor and may go for it:

http://www.autoanything.com/deflectors/60A1069A0A0A3316168.aspx

I like the idea that it has the dual flap deflectors.

 

When purchasing my ridge I was wondering how well the visor worked and one day I took some readings for future ROCers just prior to taking it off to put on opticoat. I couldn't find the large post I read discussing it but figured posting here would be helpful for others looking in the future. I used the sound meter app and put my phone in the same cradle in the same spot and drove the same section of road circling from one exit to the other. I think consistency would be more important than the meter for reference purposes a long as the meter was decent. I tried to choose the best app naturally. I chose a speed of 70 mph on cruise control for a round number where I wouldn't get a ticket. Below freeway speed seemed very quiet and the AC was louder, but the freeway db surprised me even with the visor on.


Results:
Visor on - cruise on at 70 mph = 69 to a max of 71 db depending on road bumps and wind changes
Visor off - cruise on at 70 mph = 76 to max of 78 db depending on road bumps and wind changes

I couldn't remember the number where sound doubled, After a little research - 10db is twice as loud.

I guess you could complain about the meter, wind change conditions over the half hour, etc, but for lay purposes there is a decrease in noise. Also having the passenger rear window cracked a tiny bit had the lowest noise level reduction by a db or 2.

I cannot remember the db with the AC up all the way and the roof closed, except that the AC was louder than the sunroof open with the visor off.

Hope that helps. Please pardon grammar, this was written on my phone

p.s. In my opinion putting sound dampening material under the carpet on the floor and on doors seemed like a better choice to reduce noise when we were taking readings and discussing overall noise with my wife while doing all of this. Luxury cars are much quieter with that material, at least my wife's is. She helped run the phone and take numbers.

 

I would agree, that unless you have window leaks, putting more padding from the lower firewall and back would be the most effective. Road noise is almost a Honda trait. It is something you tune out after a while, until you spent time in some other vehicles and notice the difference.
My neighbor's 10+ year old Camry is quieter. Actually, a noisier in terms of rattles and squeaks, because of some neglect and just age. But road noise level is very low in comparison. Tires make a difference too, but unless it is a very aggressive tread design, it should not be the major factor.