370Z UV sunshield product review

AK370Z · 08-11-2009, 03:50 PM

After looking at Minicobra's THREAD - HERE and extrememly hot outside temparature

Currently 100 F but feel like at least 110 F

I have decided to get a Sunshield for the Z. I was looking at the traditional sunshield like this one here

but was looking for for something a little better quality for the Z.

Then I stumbled upon this UV protecting sun shield that looks pretty good and well built.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: UV Sunshield, 2009 370Z

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UV Heat Shields help reduce interior temperature and protect the interior from damaging sun rays that penetrate the front windshield. Our heat shields are custom patterned to follow the outline of the windshield, and insulated to provide protection from the #1 source of interior damage, cracking, and fading: the Sun. They're easy to use - just unfold and position across the windshield surface, then fold the sun visors down to hold the shield in place. They are also easy to fold. With a silver reflective fabric on the outer side, soft felt on the inside, both fabrics are laminated to a foam-core board which acts as the insulator.

It's very well built and does it's job really good. I started my car in bright daylight today with the sunshield on and my auto headlights turned on because it was dark enough inside. It's custom fitted so it covers the corners pretty good. Here are some pictures to give you guys an idea how it looks. If you need me to take a closer shot, I can do so.

outside. IF you look closely, you'll see the headlights are turned on (AUTO setting)

Close up

Interior. It almost matches my cloth interior.

front

Back side

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 03:52 PM

Looks good AK, my only question is how hard is the material? I have my V1 mounted underneath the rear view mirror and with the flimsy sunscreen I can sort of bend the shade to take it off without having to remove the V1. Any room underneath the rear view mirror for a V1 or other items which will allow the shade to be taken on/off easily?

AK370Z · 08-11-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Looks good AK, my only question is how hard is the material? I have my V1 mounted underneath the rear view mirror and with the flimsy sunscreen I can sort of bend the shade to take it off without having to remove the V1. Any room underneath the rear view mirror for a V1 or other items which will allow the shade to be taken on/off easily?

It's very sturdy. I'm planning on hardwiring my radar detector soon with it clamped to the rearview mirror like this Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars (see pics below). I will post how the shield works out after install. thanks.

Courtesy MODSHACK

Courtesy Para4bmw

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 04:00 PM

Yep, those are exactly how mine fit, guess I could just order it and see. Not a huge deal to take it down when the shield goes up (usually should just to protect it).

Lloydy · 08-11-2009, 04:05 PM

That's exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks

theDreamer · 08-11-2009, 04:10 PM

A picture request, how does the unit fold up, and any good place for it to rest while driving?

dlmartin81 · 08-11-2009, 06:07 PM

Nice one AK. Thanks for the review. I've been pondering around the idea of getting something like this.

kdo2milger · 08-11-2009, 06:22 PM

nice pics AK...

I bought the exact same one from Car Truck Accessories, LLC, 2201 W Melinda Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Covercraft UV Shield Sun Shade - Free Shipping

It was 45.59 and free shipping and heres a coupon code to get an extra 5% off if anyone is interested...CTASAVE5

dainedazz · 08-11-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

It's very sturdy. I'm planning on hardwiring my radar detector soon with it clamped to the rearview mirror like this Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars (see pics below). I will post how the shield works out after install. thanks.

Courtesy MODSHACK

Courtesy Para4bmw

Thanks for that radar mount link AK! i've been looking for one! i just got off the phone with Joy from that link and ordered one! she was really nice and helpful. unfortunately they dont have the "Z" emblem on the back of the beltronics mount because the stem to the rear view mirror is bigger than 3/4 for our cars. idk about valentines or other radars though. anyways, thanks again AK!

dad · 08-11-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

It's very sturdy. I'm planning on hardwiring my radar detector soon with it clamped to the rearview mirror like this Custom Made Connecting Mount for Radar Detector on 350Z and other Cars (see pics below). I will post how the shield works out after install. thanks.

Courtesy MODSHACK

Courtesy Para4bmw

That looks like a lot of field of view will be blocked with it mounted below the mirror.

2theextreme · 08-11-2009, 06:57 PM

I picked up one of those UV sunshields about two weeks ago.....looks great and works great, too! Glad to see someone else has one, too.

molamann · 08-11-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dad

That looks like a lot of field of view will be blocked with it mounted below the mirror.

Doesn't bother me at all.

As for the sunshield, my car's garaged and I never end up using em anyways due to lazyness. My 2 cents. :S

dainedazz · 08-12-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by molamann

Doesn't bother me at all.

As for the sunshield, my car's garaged and I never end up using em anyways due to lazyness. My 2 cents. :S

expecting mine to come in the mail any day now.
hardwire prolly sometime next week with the help of bigaudiofanat

kannibul · 08-12-2009, 05:27 PM

I've got the same thing - the fold-up...

I stow it behind the passenger seat. Not really any better spot to put it...

2theextreme · 08-12-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

I've got the same thing - the fold-up...

I stow it behind the passenger seat. Not really any better spot to put it...

Good idea!

08-11-2009, 03:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Looks good AK, my only question is how hard is the material? I have my V1 mounted underneath the rear view mirror and with the flimsy sunscreen I can sort of bend the shade to take it off without having to remove the V1. Any room underneath the rear view mirror for a V1 or other items which will allow the shade to be taken on/off easily? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Yep, those are exactly how mine fit, guess I could just order it and see. Not a huge deal to take it down when the shield goes up (usually should just to protect it). __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	A picture request, how does the unit fold up, and any good place for it to rest while driving? __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-11-2009, 06:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	nice pics AK... I bought the exact same one from Car Truck Accessories, LLC, 2201 W Melinda Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85027 Covercraft UV Shield Sun Shade - Free Shipping It was 45.59 and free shipping and heres a coupon code to get an extra 5% off if anyone is interested...CTASAVE5 Solid370z likes this. __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-11-2009, 06:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	I picked up one of those UV sunshields about two weeks ago.....looks great and works great, too! Glad to see someone else has one, too. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

08-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lloydy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 150 Drives: 09 370z PG 6mt T/S Rep Power: 16	That's exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks

08-11-2009, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 43 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	Nice one AK. Thanks for the review. I've been pondering around the idea of getting something like this.

08-12-2009, 05:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I've got the same thing - the fold-up... I stow it behind the passenger seat. Not really any better spot to put it...

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