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Bamaboy007
08-02-2011, 03:07 PM
do any of you have an opinion on either a folding or the circular shades to place in the front dash window to keep the heat out. I have a 128i BMW Coupe and I need something for the front. Would you go custom fitting or just some universal product and what brand do you recommend?

Setec Astronomy
08-02-2011, 03:13 PM
Eclipse Sun shade, Auto Sun Shade, UV Shield Sun Shades, covercraft sun shade, car window shade, windshield shade, sunshade (http://www.autogeek.net/winsunshad.html)

Go with one of the Covercraft ones--the Custom UVS is better but it's thick and stiff and is more of a storage problem.

DHCrocks
08-02-2011, 04:46 PM
get your winshield tinted. I have a tint called Air80 on my windshield, it's pretty much clear, you can't tell the difference but it helps to reject heat and glare. I think it is made by llumar and is specifically made for windshields.

Old Tiger
08-02-2011, 06:00 PM
I ordered a custom CoverCraft from AG last week. Expect it next weeek. I am sure I will prefer a custom. Have had others and they are fair.

ScottB
08-02-2011, 06:27 PM
Covercraft indeed ...

Rsurfer
08-02-2011, 06:38 PM
I ordered a custom CoverCraft from AG last week. Expect it next weeek. I am sure I will prefer a custom. Have had others and they are fair.First one is over 5 years old and still going strong. When I bought a new car (2010) bought another Covercraft Heat Shield. You will love it Jim..best 50 bucks you've spent.:props:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x229/rsurfer1/HoneysCar035.jpg

Brace1
08-02-2011, 08:53 PM
First one is over 5 years old and still going strong. When I bought a new car (2010) bought another Covercraft Heat Shield. You will love it Jim..best 50 bucks you've spent.:props:


Same here, had mine for > 6yrs now and looks as good as new (except for minor sagging).

flyinion
08-03-2011, 02:56 PM
Another vote for the covercraft custom here. I'm pretty sure that's what I bought from the Nissan dealer for my car. Previously I'd never used a sunshade in my car, wow what a difference. The car will still be warmer than the outside but it can be 90's out and I won't fry myself on the brushed metal bits in my car which is important since my stickshift knob has a metal plate with the gear pattern on top lol

Old Tiger
08-03-2011, 03:40 PM
First one is over 5 years old and still going strong. When I bought a new car (2010) bought another Covercraft Heat Shield. You will love it Jim..best 50 bucks you've spent.:props:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x229/rsurfer1/HoneysCar035.jpg

That is impressive Ron!