spaceboy

OR....are they all the same???

av2600

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get a heat-shield

VanyDotK

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I bought a double shielded something or other from Autozone for like 16 bucks when it was on sale.

SharksBreath

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covercraft

spaceboy

from what i heard, it protects ur dashboard from getting cracked due to the heat....but i wonder does it also reduce the temperature inside the car during summer???

SharksBreath

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^yerp.

spaceboy

does it reduce DRAMATICALLY??? or just a bit?

KJ TL-S

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I found a covercraft through the black market about a month ago. I like it a lot, very easy to put up and take down. Only downside is I didn't realize how big it would be when folded up, but I suppose that's any of them really. Can't really comment on heat reduction in the summer since it hasn't been warm yet, but I'm expecting it to help quite a bit.

EvilVirus

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Agree, that heat shield is awesome

imj0257

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Heatshield. Fits perfectly as it is the same size/shape of the windshield.

SharksBreath

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tints do a better job. but the shade will help especially if you're parked facing the sun.

spaceboy

yeah that's my major concern, altho my i tinted my window 15% front and 13% back but i usually park my car facing the sun.....
anyone got links to the heat shield and covercraft??

vietxquangstah

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heatshield or covercraft. DO NOT BUY A GENERIC "UNIVERSAL FIT" sunshade from walmart, autozone, o'reilly auto, or advanced auto parts. Get a sunshade that is precision cut specifically for your TL.

As for the question about will it keep the interior less hot, OF COURSE! By putting a sun shade up, you are blocking a great amount of direct sunlight that usually easily goes through your windshield and heats up the interior of your seats, dashboard, seat belt buckles, everything in your interior.

If you have window visors it's a perfect combination. Roll the windows down 1 or 2 inches (so that the window visors still block the window) on all 4 windows so the car can ventilate.

I have 35% tint front 2 windows, 20% rear windows and rear windshield. No tint on my front windshield, but I use the heatshield + gap my windows just enough.

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/sun-shade-my-06-a-831706/

justnspace

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I sat in EvilViruses car over the weekend.
I'm fucking sold on the heatshield!!!

when I got into my car, it was above 90 degrees already.
but, evilviruses car was still COOL!

Predatorbird

I have a Heatshield for mine and it's a great fit.

spaceboy

wuahaha, the heatshield place is less than 10 miles away from where i live and they offer local pickups...
gonna give this a try.... and 2 years warranty is nice

Healingduck

I was gonna ask this same question...

Looks like Heatshield is the way to go. Thanks.

SlowLane

I'm glad HeatShield is the way to go. I ordered one from Amazon last week. Haven't had a chance to try it out yet.

VicTL06

I saved up all of my Canadian Tire money and got my sunshade there. It's pretty awesome.

sockr1

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are you guys talking about the roll up one or the hard one? anyone have pics of either stored (rolled up or folded) so i can see how big they are? tia

808TYP-S

It's the roll up one, it's the same length as are windshield, it has velcro at the end of it so it can stay rolled up. Got mine from Acura...

TheLowLife

Is this a good deal?

EvilVirus

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^ I think so; just depends on how much to ship? I got mines from Acura and they go for $35-40. However, I know the guy and got it for $30.

1995hoo

To me the big thing on a front-window shade is, don't get a cardboard one. I've found that the cardboard ones reflect the light oddly and leave vertical marks on the window. They're easy to wipe off with a cotton or microfiber cloth, but it's a nuisance. We have an el cheapo $10 special from Advance Auto Parts that works well enough, but then we don't normally need to leave a shade up for an extended period because the TL is normally in the garage and my wife's RSX is normally in the driveway, which doesn't get a lot of sun.

TheLowLife

Shipping is $6 so it came out to $40 after it's all said and done. Not too bad IMO.

spaceboy

just picked up mine today and damn it sure fits perfectly, already put it on and intentionally parked the car facing the sun, gonna go feel the difference later after work.....their 2 years warranty really gives me a big peace of mind

umakemekissu

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEATSHIELD-B...#ht_500wt_1413
Ebay has it for $35.45 free shipping. I think i might get one as well when summer arrives

spaceboy

funny, i noticed it's actually the same company that ships for free on ebay but charges around $10 shipping on their website, we should spread this out to more potential buyers so they can save some money since summer is coming soon, i never thought i would spend over $15 on something like this, but it somehow works wonders after trying it for the first time this afternoon, it's really worth it

TheLowLife

Wish I would have looked at eGay before pulling the trigger on Amazon now.. oh well, $5 bucks I couldn't have put toward something else on the Ac..

rockstar143

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I've had one of these for years now...they work great at reducing temps. They won't stop the dreaded dash crack, unfortunately but they do keep the car cool.

J.

umakemekissu

how is it not helping with the dash crack? when put up dash is not exposed to the sun at all... i think it definitely helps

Undying Dreams

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He heat makes the dash crack. Bakes it to death until it gives.