Temperature inside car - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

thegoofyweirdo · 04-05-2015, 08:37 PM

Hey guys,
Came to this forum to find info about my car BEFORE i bought it and love that i picked up a BRZ! So thanks for all the guidance and NON hostile environment.

Question: I live in Phoenix, Arizona and it's not yet summer, but already i'm noticing the car inside gets REALLY hot REALLY fast. Has anyone else felt the same thing? I have complete tint on the car, ceramic 80% on the front windshield along with 20%/35% IR film everywhere else. Could be that it's a tiny car with 2 BIG windows?

Thanks guys.

Lelantas · 04-05-2015, 08:43 PM

It's a small interior as well, so it heats up quickly. Black dashboard and seats don't do it any favors. Sunshades help a lot though, so get one that's fitted for the front windshield and it'll help lower temperatures a lot.

00NissanNinja · 04-05-2015, 08:44 PM

If you mean while driving Probably need to turn recirculation on if you haven't. Some heat still comes from the vents and you'll really notice in the summer.

Speed2th · 04-05-2015, 08:44 PM

I think because your scalp is very close to the ceiling

ryoma · 04-05-2015, 08:51 PM

I use a covercraft sun shade and it works wonders.

Lelantas · 04-05-2015, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryoma

I use a covercraft sun shade and it works wonders.

Yep, that's the one I use too. I believe they also make the Subaru OEM sunshade; only difference is the OEM one comes with a bag and has the Subaru logo on it.

thegoofyweirdo · 04-05-2015, 10:06 PM

awesome, thanks guys. Ya it's when i come back to the car after it sitting for a few hours. I drive around to clients for a living so it's "in and out" of the car a lot. You think any sound deadening/insulation, especially on the roof, would help?

WHTEBRZ · 04-05-2015, 10:08 PM

Louvers keep the car noticeably cooler

Chad86 · 04-05-2015, 10:20 PM

This is one of the reasons to use the auto climate control.

ashtray · 04-05-2015, 11:33 PM

Sunshade across windshield helps A TON when parked. Keep a window cracked open if safe area. Buy a quality sunshade, not a cheap see through one.

The back window allows the sun to bake in too - if its really bad and tint isn't helping, try louvers.

Poodles · 04-05-2015, 11:42 PM

I try to park facing the sun and use my OEM sunshade. Helps a ton.

carma143 · 04-06-2015, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

If you mean while driving Probably need to turn recirculation on if you haven't. Some heat still comes from the vents and you'll really notice in the summer.

If you are talking about heat coming from the vents when the fan, heater, and A/C is off, that's because the last setting before you turned it off was set to a high temperature.

Turn it back on, lower the temp to MIN, wait several seconds, then turn the system off.

nivek111070 · 04-06-2015, 10:34 AM

i get tons of engine heat in mine if the a/c isn't on recirc. air or not

Dadhawk · 04-06-2015, 10:44 AM

Not surprised since we are talking about plenty of glass + black interior. Sure fire formula for a hot car.

As others have said, when parked about the only solution is a windshield screen, tint and if you can afford them, louvers. The back glass is as big an area as the front so its a huge contributor.

You can also get the window edge thingies (don't know what they are called) that let you leave the windows cracked but prevent easy entry by weather or persons to the car.

04-05-2015, 08:37 PM	#1
thegoofyweirdo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Phoenix Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Temperature inside car Hey guys, Came to this forum to find info about my car BEFORE i bought it and love that i picked up a BRZ! So thanks for all the guidance and NON hostile environment. Question: I live in Phoenix, Arizona and it's not yet summer, but already i'm noticing the car inside gets REALLY hot REALLY fast. Has anyone else felt the same thing? I have complete tint on the car, ceramic 80% on the front windshield along with 20%/35% IR film everywhere else. Could be that it's a tiny car with 2 BIG windows? Thanks guys. __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited - Lightning Red - Suntec Film 6 mil, OEM FRS Mud Flaps, Diode Dynamics Fogs, Yellow Lamin-x, noise maker delete, LED Footwell lighting w/dome light, LED bulbs EVERYWHERE lol

04-05-2015, 08:44 PM	#3
00NissanNinja The Thread Lurker Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '14 BRZ, '17 GTI, MT09 Location: SW OH Posts: 552 Thanks: 282 Thanked 213 Times in 135 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you mean while driving Probably need to turn recirculation on if you haven't. Some heat still comes from the vents and you'll really notice in the summer. Last edited by 00NissanNinja; 04-05-2015 at 09:18 PM.

04-05-2015, 08:51 PM	#5
ryoma Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP Location: SoCal Posts: 1,561 Thanks: 34 Thanked 669 Times in 469 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use a covercraft sun shade and it works wonders. __________________ My 2015 CWP BRZ Build

04-05-2015, 10:06 PM	#7
thegoofyweirdo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Phoenix Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesome, thanks guys. Ya it's when i come back to the car after it sitting for a few hours. I drive around to clients for a living so it's "in and out" of the car a lot. You think any sound deadening/insulation, especially on the roof, would help? __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited - Lightning Red - Suntec Film 6 mil, OEM FRS Mud Flaps, Diode Dynamics Fogs, Yellow Lamin-x, noise maker delete, LED Footwell lighting w/dome light, LED bulbs EVERYWHERE lol

04-06-2015, 10:44 AM	#14
Dadhawk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S (#3 of 1st 86) Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 20,104 Thanks: 39,658 Thanked 25,434 Times in 11,599 Posts Mentioned: 187 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Not surprised since we are talking about plenty of glass + black interior. Sure fire formula for a hot car. As others have said, when parked about the only solution is a windshield screen, tint and if you can afford them, louvers. The back glass is as big an area as the front so its a huge contributor. You can also get the window edge thingies (don't know what they are called) that let you leave the windows cracked but prevent easy entry by weather or persons to the car. __________________ Olivia 05/03/2012 - 01/06/2024. 231,146 glorious miles. Visit my Owner's Journal where I wax philosophic on all things FR-S Post your 86 or see others in front of a(n) (in)famous landmark. What fits in your 86? Show us the "Junk In Your Trunk".

04-05-2015, 08:43 PM	#2
Lelantas Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '15 BRZ ISM Location: CA Bay Area / San Diego Posts: 63 Thanks: 31 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's a small interior as well, so it heats up quickly. Black dashboard and seats don't do it any favors. Sunshades help a lot though, so get one that's fitted for the front windshield and it'll help lower temperatures a lot.

04-05-2015, 10:08 PM	#8
WHTEBRZ Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: MO Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Louvers keep the car noticeably cooler

04-05-2015, 11:33 PM	#10
ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Sunshade across windshield helps A TON when parked. Keep a window cracked open if safe area. Buy a quality sunshade, not a cheap see through one. The back window allows the sun to bake in too - if its really bad and tint isn't helping, try louvers.

04-05-2015, 11:42 PM	#11
Poodles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 88 Thanked 781 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I try to park facing the sun and use my OEM sunshade. Helps a ton.

04-06-2015, 10:34 AM	#13
nivek111070 Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 GB Scoobie BRZ Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 115 Thanks: 121 Thanked 37 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i get tons of engine heat in mine if the a/c isn't on recirc. air or not

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