Sun shade ?
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From: Winfield IL
Sun shade ?
Well upon moving to sunny southern California a sun shade is a must for my c5 z06. Boy does it get hot in there. I've seen a couple different sunshades by Supportinh vendors on here and wanted to know anyone's recommendations they might have on which one I should pull the trigger on. I need to tint my windows soon here too. It just gets incredibly hot in this car when it's sitting. Thanks guys any feedback would be appreciated.
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the best thing is to do is window tint and put a remote start and leaving the A/C on. best part of a corvette is it takes no time to cool the small interior space.
if i ever get a sun shade it would would have a corvette logo on it lol
if i ever get a sun shade it would would have a corvette logo on it lol
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This is the one I have - works great on keeping the interior cooler.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
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This is the one I use, it folds easily and fits behind the seat.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
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This is the one I have - works great on keeping the interior cooler.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
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Here's the one I'm currently using, made by CoverCraft. I didn't buy mine from Zip Products (the photo), but they are a good vendor and have good customer service and their prices are within a couple dollars or so of all the other companies selling the same brand. It's a one-piece unit, without the logo (my choice), and well made and good quality soft binding material all around the edges.
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This is the one I have - works great on keeping the interior cooler.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Nice quality compared to other sun shades.
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I have one of those fabric ones that has the spring in the perimeter. It is amazing how it helps to keep things cool, even in the direct sunlight. I have tinted windows, and the shade makes the real difference.
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I have heard that the really shiny metal foil finished ones can crack a windshield if the sun gets focused just right on it.
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Same thing I have and it twists down into a circle about ten inches in diameter with a loop of elastic that keeps it closed when not in use. It has a matt finish silver on the windshield side. Works great!! If you get a generic one at an auto parts store, make sure you get the "jumbo" one as the 'Vette windshield is so tall. Mine was $11.00.
I have heard that the really shiny metal foil finished ones can crack a windshield if the sun gets focused just right on it.
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I have heard that the really shiny metal foil finished ones can crack a windshield if the sun gets focused just right on it.
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This is the one I have - works great on keeping the interior cooler.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
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This is the one I have and use! - two piece design:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Thanks,Matt
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1997-2004.html
Thanks,Matt
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If you're happy with the Wal-Mart sunshield, then 
. Hard to beat $10. When I bought the one from Ecklers, it sure as heck wasn't $85 (bought it three years ago). I got it on sale and appears they have raised their prices substantially. I still have one that I bought back in 1999 just like my current one (use it on the DD) that is still in decent shape - they do last a long time.
Whichever one the OP goes with, the point is to help keep the interior cool and the sun from messing with the dash.
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I paid $45 or $50 from Amazon to have it custom fit as well. The area around the HUD was starting to separate because the cheap generic ones didn't cover the edges properly. Get a decent sunshade unless you just don't plan to own the car very long.
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I bought one from WM, however, after a short time the flannel edges started to deteriorate and constantly left little fuzzys on my dash. Threw it away the other day. Need to purchase something else.
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Here's the one I'm currently using, made by CoverCraft. I didn't buy mine from Zip Products (the photo), but they are a good vendor and have good customer service and their prices are within a couple dollars or so of all the other companies selling the same brand. It's a one-piece unit, without the logo (my choice), and well made and good quality soft binding material all around the edges.