Just a thought re maintenance

SailFree · 05-29-2012, 11:40 PM

I just sold my 2004 Infiniti G35x with leather seats, and the interior appears new. I think one reason is that, though I live in Virginia, I avoided sun/heat damage by ALWAYS putting a front window sunscreen in place when parked, even on cloudy days--never know when the sun will come out and bake your vehicle while you are in the workplace, for example.

For the 370Z, with the big rear window in the coupe, it would make sense to shade that too, but quite a bother. I just lay a sunshade on top of the cargo area cover and it raises and lowers itself when I raise the hatch. It doesn't fill the window, but instead of the sun hitting the black cargo cover and heating it, much of the light radiates right back up through the back window.

Keeps the interior noticeably cooler than simply using the front sun screen alone.

For what it's worth...

kenchan · 05-30-2012, 11:17 AM

i just keep my Z in the garage during the week.

onzedge · 05-30-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

I just sold my 2004 Infiniti G35x with leather seats, and the interior appears new. I think one reason is that, though I live in Virginia, I avoided sun/heat damage by ALWAYS putting a front window sunscreen in place when parked, even on cloudy days--never know when the sun will come out and bake your vehicle while you are in the workplace, for example.

For the 370Z, with the big rear window in the coupe, it would make sense to shade that too, but quite a bother. I just lay a sunshade on top of the cargo area cover and it raises and lowers itself when I raise the hatch. It doesn't fill the window, but instead of the sun hitting the black cargo cover and heating it, much of the light radiates right back up through the back window.

Keeps the interior noticeably cooler than simply using the front sun screen alone.

For what it's worth...

gbrettin · 05-30-2012, 03:37 PM

Or live in Michigan where it's 80% cloud cover year around....

LakeShow · 05-30-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Or live in Michigan where it's 80% cloud cover year around....

That sounds depressing. Onzedge where did you get that sun shade?

gbrettin · 05-30-2012, 04:36 PM

It is depressing! it's called S.A.D.

So.. Sad...

ZMan8 · 05-30-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

That sounds depressing. Onzedge where did you get that sun shade?

+1 I would like a nice sunshade for tines I take it to work

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onzedge · 05-30-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

That sounds depressing. Onzedge where did you get that sun shade?

I got it from Motorsport. It was a little more than I wanted to pay, but it fits perfectly.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: UV Sunshield, 09-12 370Z

MacLean · 05-30-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I got it from Motorsport. It was a little more than I wanted to pay, but it fits perfectly.

The Z Store! Nissan-Datsun 240Z-260Z-280Z-280ZX-300ZX(Z31/Z32)-350Z-370Z Parts: UV Sunshield, 09-12 370Z

That heat shield looks pretty cool. It looks a lot better than what I have. I have used my for my last two Infiniti's (G35 & G37S) & now my Z.

anthonyy · 05-30-2012, 05:24 PM

park the car in the garage at night, park the car in the shade and with a sunshade during the day

surround tint helps too...

SailFree · 05-30-2012, 10:48 PM

What with my wife's perpetual garage sale, I have not gotten an automobile into my garage in about 15 years...

SailFree · 05-30-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i just keep my Z in the garage during the week.

That would be nice. I'm wistfully wishing that my garage were not perpetually full of tables and Lenox dishes...

SailFree · 05-30-2012, 10:51 PM

Hi Onzedge,

That's a great sunshade. I'll have to look for one.

onzedge · 05-30-2012, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SailFree

Hi Onzedge,

That's a great sunshade. I'll have to look for one.

Hello, Mr. SailFree. I recommend the sunshade -- go to zcarparts.com and get yourself one.

My Z is comfy in the garage since Sunday. (Crappy Droid pics -- sorry).

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ZMan8 · 06-12-2012, 01:31 AM

Just ordered the sunshade. Thanks Mr. Onzedge!

05-29-2012, 11:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 13	Just a thought re maintenance I just sold my 2004 Infiniti G35x with leather seats, and the interior appears new. I think one reason is that, though I live in Virginia, I avoided sun/heat damage by ALWAYS putting a front window sunscreen in place when parked, even on cloudy days--never know when the sun will come out and bake your vehicle while you are in the workplace, for example. For the 370Z, with the big rear window in the coupe, it would make sense to shade that too, but quite a bother. I just lay a sunshade on top of the cargo area cover and it raises and lowers itself when I raise the hatch. It doesn't fill the window, but instead of the sun hitting the black cargo cover and heating it, much of the light radiates right back up through the back window. Keeps the interior noticeably cooler than simply using the front sun screen alone. For what it's worth...

06-12-2012, 01:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 659	Just ordered the sunshade. Thanks Mr. Onzedge! __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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05-30-2012, 10:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
SailFree Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 173 Drives: 12 370Z GM 7ATS NavS Rep Power: 13	Hi Onzedge, That's a great sunshade. I'll have to look for one.