370Z UV sunshield product review
 

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

Currently 100 F but feel like at least 110 F
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I have decided to get a Sunshield for the Z. I was looking at the traditional sunshield like this one here http://www.thezstore.com/store/graph...arge502096.jpg 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
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.

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

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Close up

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Interior. It almost matches my cloth interior.

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front

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Back side

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.

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Courtesy MODSHACK

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Courtesy Para4bmw

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).

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

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

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

nice pics AK...

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

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

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!:tup:

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

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. :)

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

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

:happydance:

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! :tup:

yup...thats where mine goes too...

nice shade! good find.

Just got mine in, quicker than I though, but I was able to test the V1 and shade. With the V1 mounted using the mounting method in the pictures above I was unable to put on/off the shade. Though with three seconds of removing the V1 the shade was up and working, looks great, will give it a solid test tomorrow.

you will agree, it is needed here in Texas...

Yes, and the one I had before this, the thin paper one was just not cutting it. Tomorrow will be a day for a good test, hoping for some sunny weather.

lol...no need to hope my friend, it will be sunny and hot!

i use mine at work, and although it is hot inside the car, it is cooler than without it and the tinted windows...

Just ordered one, thanks for the code:tup:
total price shipped was 43.31:eekdance:

your welcome :tup:

my only gripe was they never sent tracking info...it just showed up one day via UPS :rolleyes:

Same here, I checked on the website and it said about 2-3 weeks from order to delivery, six days later it was at my door. No notifications.

Just ordered mine, thanks for the coupon code :tiphat:

those shades look useful :P

your welcome :tiphat:

its high quality and this is the best deal ive seen...

I honestly thought that would be a problem for me too as I've really had my Detectors tucked away on previous cars and don't like stuff hanging on the windshield.. Surprisingly it does not bother me at all, nor block much when cranking through the twisties.. They do make an adjustable model which would allow you to tuck the detector up closer to the mirror..

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UPDATE!! Mine arrived today, ordered the 23rd, received 31st

Excellent quality item, good find:tup:

sweet, that was pretty quick :tup:

I received mine a little over a week ago and I love it. It keeps my car sooo much cooler, esp with the tint. It makes it harder to see in as well. It's a little tricky to put up and take down with how small the car is, but I haven't managed to hit anyone while doing it yet. I usually just tuck it behind the passenger seat, although it ends up behind my set if I take a quick turn. Not a big deal though.

same here and it does help keep the z cooler too :tup:

Major temperature difference with it up. I live in Florida with temps around 90 everyday and the black dash would be on fire before I started using this.
Now it stays as cool in my car. ( I do have window tint as well )

Gets my vote for the best windshield visor for the 370

Hey Vipor, just noticed your sig did you get the ok from Dark_Sub_Rosa who designed it or just lifted for you self? I asked and he designed mine. that's what it's about. I just happened across your post and noticed it. :shakes head: Sorry Kaiser for throwing a wrench in the thread.

No need to apologize. It's always nice to ask for permission before using ANYONE'S "personally" created sig or avatar. I am assuming he/she did that.

On topic//
Great to know everyone is happy with it. It does reduce the interior temperature significantly.

Pictures! (on a rainy day)

http://www.the370z.com/members/vipor...ights-came.jpg
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...and finally... the storage location!
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shes a beaut! and well worth it too :tup:

z looks good too :icon17:

haha I finally decided to purchase one.

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It looks so much nicer than the original one I had and better fitment!

Here's a pic of my old cover:

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nice :tup:

they make such a difference...i swear by them and have for the last 6 yrs...

I agree they make one hell of a difference in 90+ weather.