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redwing634 05-25-2016 12:36 PM

Sun shades.. any particular recommended ones for this car?
 
Trying to find a good sunshade with the hot summer months coming up ( the kind you place in windshield space when you park your car). I was thinking about a TRD branded one but can't really find any. So what do you guys use, if anything?

HunterGreene 05-25-2016 12:39 PM

I got one a while back, unfortunately I don't recall where I got it from (Amazon or AutoAnything.com, I think). It is definitely worth it, especially further down south where you are. It'll be quite a bit cooler than it would otherwise be. Also keeps parts that you need to handle (Steering wheel and shift knob) from being boiling hot.

I'd suggest looking for ones that are cut to our windshields, and have the metallic/foil part that faces the outside. Good luck and stay cool.

jcw99 05-25-2016 12:54 PM

I got the OEM BRZ item from a dealer thru Amazon for $65ish I think---my dash was getting soft above the a/c vents and I didn't want it to pop up. Problem solved! It comes with a sheath for storing during the winter months.

HunterGreene 05-25-2016 12:56 PM

I should point out that the one I got was $29.95 + shipping

gramicci101 05-25-2016 12:59 PM

The OEM folding one is the best. Also, get your front window tinted with Llumar Air 80 or something similar. It's clear, but it has 99+% UV blockage. That makes a HUGE difference in interior temperatures.

extrashaky 05-25-2016 01:08 PM

I have the Subaru OEM folding sun shade. It fits the windshield perfectly. I can't really imagine any other shade being better. It does display "Subaru" across the shade in big letters through the windshield, so FR-S owners may not want it. I would assume there's a Scion/Toyota equivalent.

I also have ceramic tint on all the windows except the windshield, and it does do a great job of reducing heat and UV.

KDad2 05-25-2016 01:12 PM

I bought a Covercraft off of eBay. Custom made in the US and made one at a time. It has held up very well and the Blue goes great with Raven.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windshield-S...item43e80acefe


http://www.covercraft.com/us/en/

HunterGreene 05-25-2016 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramicci101 (Post 2661821)
The OEM folding one is the best. Also, get your front window tinted with Llumar Air 80 or something similar. It's clear, but it has 99+% UV blockage. That makes a HUGE difference in interior temperatures.

Heat is from infrared, not UV. Cutting UV does help reduce degradation of the interior, however.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDad2 (Post 2661832)
I bought a Covercraft off of eBay. Custom made in the US and made one at a time. It has held up very well and the Blue goes great with Raven.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windshield-S...item43e80acefe


http://www.covercraft.com/us/en/

I think I got a similar one, dont remember it being that pricey, though

RichardsFRS 05-25-2016 01:22 PM

I use the folding kind that is two pieces. Had them for years

MrDinkleman 05-25-2016 01:47 PM

I buy the aftermarket ones that are sold at the dealer's parts department (I don't remember the name of the company). They are custom fit and roll up. They have the mirror-like mylar surface so maximum reflectance. Not as convenient to store as the fold up kind. Maybe I'll replace mine with one of those.

Tcoat 05-25-2016 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramicci101 (Post 2661821)
The OEM folding one is the best. Also, get your front window tinted with Llumar Air 80 or something similar. It's clear, but it has 99+% UV blockage. That makes a HUGE difference in interior temperatures.

I don't have one for the two days a year I would use it but will state that the one Gram has worked very well in the Vegas heat. I only thought I was going to die from his driving not the sun and I don't do heat well.

gramicci101 05-25-2016 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2661888)
I don't have one for the two days a year I would use it but will state that the one Gram has worked very well in the Vegas heat. I only thought I was going to die from his driving not the sun and I don't do heat well.

Hey, I have to drive like that because everyone around me drives like that and I don't want to get hit. It's not my fault.






Probably.

kch 05-25-2016 02:23 PM

This is the same folding shade as OEM, but without the logo. Also cheaper.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Covercraft-UVS100-Windshield-Sunshade-Laminate/dp/B009B8V0HY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui _detailpage_o02_s00"]Amazon.com: Covercraft UVS100 - Series Heat Shield Custom Fit Windshield Sunshade for Select Subaru BRZ Models - Laminate Material (Blue Metallic): Automotive[/ame]

Tcoat 05-25-2016 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gramicci101 (Post 2661915)
Hey, I have to drive like that because everyone around me drives like that and I don't want to get hit. It's not my fault.






Probably.

Actually I rented a car last time we were there based entirely on my experience riding with you. The ride wasn't nearly a scary as I expected so I felt comfortable in driving. It really wasn't that bad even along the strip.


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