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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Had to park my C6 outside the other day for a couple of hours (I live in Texas)....and it was scorching inside. Anyone no where to find the best deals on an insulated windshield sunshade? Thanks for any help guys.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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I bought a foldable mylar/aluminized screen at my local Walgreens for $6.00, it really made a difference!
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We bought a foldable foam core shade from Mid America Corvette. Logo, well made, custom fit, easy to stow. A little pricey, but in AZ we use them everyday. The cheapies fall apart pretty quickly when they get a lot of use.
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We bought a foldable foam core shade from Mid America Corvette. Logo, well made, custom fit, easy to stow. A little pricey, but in AZ we use them everyday. The cheapies fall apart pretty quickly when they get a lot of use.
Covercraft sells the same type but w/o the logo. May be a bit cheaper.
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Originally Posted by holdin5aces
We bought a foldable foam core shade from Mid America Corvette. Logo, well made, custom fit, easy to stow. A little pricey, but in AZ we use them everyday. The cheapies fall apart pretty quickly when they get a lot of use.
I have the same one and use it everyday.

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Originally Posted by jbh2403
Had to park my C6 outside the other day for a couple of hours (I live in Texas)....and it was scorching inside. Anyone no where to find the best deals on an insulated windshield sunshade? Thanks for any help guys.
No need - Vette roof designed to delaminate and vent when interior temperatures exceed comfortable levels.
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We bought a foldable foam core shade from Mid America Corvette. Logo, well made, custom fit, easy to stow. A little pricey, but in AZ we use them everyday. The cheapies fall apart pretty quickly when they get a lot of use.
Does anyone have the URL to Mid America Corvette or to a shop that sells the sunshade with the C6 Logo? Thanks!
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http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=7.313.7124

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Originally Posted by dzhang
Does anyone have the URL to Mid America Corvette or to a shop that sells the sunshade with the C6 Logo? Thanks!

Here is one at West Coast Corvette:

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/ps-...-sunshade.aspx

And here are a couple of choices at Mid America


http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=7.6624

http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=7.7124

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Thanks guys!

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Also if you get the "Window Valet" it will vent your windows for you when you park. I use it all the time here in hot Vegas.

http://www.southerncarparts.com/prod...products_id=69

Neat item I thought I didn't need until I got it! Sounds like an Aflac commercial!
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I tinted my front windshield the lightest possible, I think 45% and works for me with the reduction of heat.
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