A way to cool your car
06-10-2010, 02:04 AM
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A way to cool your car
Guys I would like to ask for your idea/opinion on how to cool down your car when you have to park outside at the street during summer
So far I find out tint / sunshade would be the best to go
p.s. can someone explain different types of tints to me? (like which one would be most likely to reduce the heat in my car)
So far I find out tint / sunshade would be the best to go
p.s. can someone explain different types of tints to me? (like which one would be most likely to reduce the heat in my car)
06-10-2010, 03:06 AM
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Huper Optik makes best heat reduction tint.
Protip: using your remote push the unlock button twice, holding it on the second, all the windows should roll down. Set AC to max for a few seconds to expel all hot air, then close windows and adjust AC.
Protip: using your remote push the unlock button twice, holding it on the second, all the windows should roll down. Set AC to max for a few seconds to expel all hot air, then close windows and adjust AC.
Get some huper optik's tint im glad i did this the very next day after purchasing the car.
06-10-2010, 09:20 AM
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Go to a HO dealer and have them show you the heat lamp demo. Pretty amazing.
Also, get a custom made window sun shade. I have custom made windshield and rear window heatshields from Canvas Works (800-777-6405). I don't really use the rear window shield unless my car will be parked outside for more than a day. There are two previous threads on group buys for this shade. Do a search for "canvas works" and you'll find them.
Last, get a remote start. Nothing beats stepping into an already cool car on a 100 degree day! (or a warm car on a -20 day).
06-10-2010, 09:53 AM
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^ yep me too. $10 shade at Autozone did the trick along with my tint.
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06-10-2010, 09:53 AM
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06-10-2010, 11:40 AM
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06-10-2010, 12:02 PM
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I leave my windows cracked if I don't think it's gonna rain. And I use a window shade in the front. If I don't I can hardly grab the steering know or shifter cause they burn me. Once I get going I roll the rear windows halfway down and turn the AC on full blast and drive as quick as legally possible. The hot air will get sucked out quickly.
06-10-2010, 02:14 PM
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^Does that shit even work?
06-10-2010, 05:24 PM
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Buy this product:http://www.heatshieldstore.com/
I have one and bought one for my sister. I use it everyday and I know it's saving my dashboard and my leather.
I have one and bought one for my sister. I use it everyday and I know it's saving my dashboard and my leather.
06-10-2010, 05:37 PM
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Buy this product:http://www.heatshieldstore.com/
I have one and bought one for my sister. I use it everyday and I know it's saving my dashboard and my leather.
I have one and bought one for my sister. I use it everyday and I know it's saving my dashboard and my leather.
06-11-2010, 11:56 AM
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I can't tell you how much tints and a sunshade do help. I have metallic tint, others have ceramic but either do such a phenomenal job. Your car won't be any hotter than 15 degrees than it is outside. As I walk up I roll the windows down by remote to vent....it's good to go in 30 seconds.
06-11-2010, 12:00 PM
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No the car would be hotter right? Not exactly a greenhouse effect but close. I think it may make a slight difference but I don't think a solar mini-fan is going to do much. I know certain cars like BMWs have this feature built in and I hear it makes a difference.
06-11-2010, 12:01 PM
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The whole trick to parking in the shade in not to park UNDER a tree but under the SHADY part of the tree looking at the angle of the sun. I even try to think of where the shade will progress to over the hours so my car will stay shaded. Yeah I'd rather park in the sun than get that crap on my car. The bigger the tree, the more stuff that will fall from it. Literally, lol.
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06-11-2010, 01:41 PM
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06-11-2010, 08:14 PM
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- Tint
- Sunshade
- Hot air "rises", and I read somewhere long ago that a good way to expel the hot air from the car when you first get in is to open the moonroof all the way. I do this from time to time and while not a miracle fix, I think it certainly helps. Between the tint, sunshade, AC, and moonroof...I can usually cool down the interior in less than 2 minutes...and that's with black leather interior.
- Sunshade
- Hot air "rises", and I read somewhere long ago that a good way to expel the hot air from the car when you first get in is to open the moonroof all the way. I do this from time to time and while not a miracle fix, I think it certainly helps. Between the tint, sunshade, AC, and moonroof...I can usually cool down the interior in less than 2 minutes...and that's with black leather interior.
06-11-2010, 08:59 PM
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06-12-2010, 03:17 AM
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I come back 1 hour later and someone had crashed into the driver door/fender area and ran off. Never found the person who did it.
06-13-2010, 08:59 AM
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I was just about to place a oder for one of these...Till saw at my check out screen they want $11.38 to ship it. I'll get/try a walmart type one for less then $10 before I'll pay that much for one of $46 for one of these. The asking price with shipping is more then I think they are worth but was willing to pay for one with it's nice fit and replies from others they like it but then I saw the $11.38 that pushed me over the limit.
Buy this product:http://www.heatshieldstore.com/
I have one and bought one for my sister. I use it everyday and I know it's saving my dashboard and my leather.
I have one and bought one for my sister. I use it everyday and I know it's saving my dashboard and my leather.
06-13-2010, 12:42 PM
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06-14-2010, 11:34 AM
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sunshades make a huge differance! and front windshield tints are not legal anywhere I know of!
side glass can use stick on shades if tint not legal there either (Ca)
In the moonroof- tape a piece of reflectex to the glass- go to hardware store with dimensions of moonroof and buy x number of feet
about a buck a 4 foot wide linear foot-
use painters blue tape to secure it in the groove with glass or it gets sucked out when you open the rear of roof~ guess how I know
that will stop a lot of radiant heat entering the car
Now to cool it- from someone who lives where its already 100 and rising
start car- open rear windows and moonroof at rear open position or closed
set ac ON and fan speed to high- fresh air- not recirc
start driving- the higher pressure air inside the car will flow to the lower pressure created outside the rear windows and suck the hot air out- pulling cool air in to replace it!
When temp is good, close everything up and enjoy
set ac to recirc and to fresh occassionaly to keep fresh air in the cabin and reduce mold issues in the plastic tubing
side glass can use stick on shades if tint not legal there either (Ca)
In the moonroof- tape a piece of reflectex to the glass- go to hardware store with dimensions of moonroof and buy x number of feet
about a buck a 4 foot wide linear foot-
use painters blue tape to secure it in the groove with glass or it gets sucked out when you open the rear of roof~ guess how I know
that will stop a lot of radiant heat entering the car
Now to cool it- from someone who lives where its already 100 and rising
start car- open rear windows and moonroof at rear open position or closed
set ac ON and fan speed to high- fresh air- not recirc
start driving- the higher pressure air inside the car will flow to the lower pressure created outside the rear windows and suck the hot air out- pulling cool air in to replace it!
When temp is good, close everything up and enjoy
set ac to recirc and to fresh occassionaly to keep fresh air in the cabin and reduce mold issues in the plastic tubing
06-19-2010, 04:15 PM
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After forgetting to stop in Walmart types of stores to get one many times this week I just placed a order for one from this place.
http://www.heatshieldstore.com/
http://www.heatshieldstore.com/
06-19-2010, 05:14 PM
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As far as the BMW feature goes, it turns on the fan and opens up the vent so fresh air can flow into the cabin. It lasts for 30 minutes and in my 7 can be programmed at certain times to run.