Front Windshield Sun Shade

KB24 · 08-04-2012, 06:20 PM

I've noticed that the windshield on the Elantras are pretty big and I was wondering where you guys buy your sun shades from that fit the car. I bought the largest size at autozone but it's still too short for the window, so I just lay it across the dashboard. Thanks for any help!

OkieRich · 08-04-2012, 06:37 PM

You're correct. Auto stores, Wally*World, Target, you-name-it, the longest they stock is about 1/2 foot short. Two choices:

1. Learn to live with it and finagle the thing so that it makes a conscientious effort to work, or

2. Search and order one online (Amazon comes to mind), specifically to fit our Elantras. Prepare to pay a premium. Around $30-38. If you find one cheaper, let us know!!!

Clamp-it · 08-04-2012, 06:43 PM

I paid $15.00 CDA at Canadian Tire, and it's about 6" too short. (But can be finagled into staying put).

Voivod · 08-04-2012, 06:45 PM

Or buy two of the cheap ones, a tube of crazy glue and break out a pair of scissors... should be easy to cobble together something that'll fit.

someguy · 08-04-2012, 06:52 PM

Buy a heatshield, it fits perfectly. I use mine year round. In addition to blocking sun its also good for hiding the stuff in your car when out in public.

BG_TX · 08-04-2012, 07:19 PM

I picked up a Heat Shield shade and it is a perfect fit and does the job but it is a bit of wrestling match IMO. I'm looking for a super jumbo magic shade but most of retailers around here are sold out since temps have been 100*+ (had a jumbo and it was a little too short so the super jumbo should fit). If you don't mind wrestling, the Heat Shield shades are perfect fits and well constructed...

Aaron.H · 08-04-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by someguy

Buy a heatshield, it fits perfectly. I use mine year round. In addition to blocking sun its also good for hiding the stuff in your car when out in public.

especiallywith tinted elantras, could help hide items

OkieRich · 08-04-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clamp-it

I paid $15.00 CDA at Canadian Tire, and it's about 6" too short. (But can be finagled into staying put).

How about buying some extra Molson beer in cardboard packs and duct tape them together. Serves two purposes! You shouldn't have to ask what they are!!!

GMan4911 · 08-04-2012, 09:16 PM

If you're a Costco member, you might still be able to find this for $7.

cav. · 08-05-2012, 12:59 AM

I just bought a HeatShield...I hope I wont regret this hefty purchase lol

08-04-2012, 06:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
KB24 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: CA '12 Elantra Limited Posts: 18	Front Windshield Sun Shade I've noticed that the windshield on the Elantras are pretty big and I was wondering where you guys buy your sun shades from that fit the car. I bought the largest size at autozone but it's still too short for the window, so I just lay it across the dashboard. Thanks for any help!

08-04-2012, 06:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Clamp-it Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON Canada 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS 1998 Toyota Corolla CE Posts: 149	I paid $15.00 CDA at Canadian Tire, and it's about 6" too short. (But can be finagled into staying put). __________________

08-05-2012, 12:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
cav. Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Scarborough, ON. Canada Drives 2012 Elantra Limited Posts: 846	I just bought a HeatShield...I hope I wont regret this hefty purchase lol __________________ KDM LED Fog covers, 17" Enkei Performance SR6, Meccatune Lowering Springs, Superdrift Lip Spoiler, Blacked Out Emblems and grill, Interior LEDs, KDM OEM Pedals, Sequence Single Matte Diffuser, Vibrant Stealth Dual Tip Exhaust, Retrofit Projection Head Lamps Working on: Gloss Black Vinyl Roof

08-04-2012, 06:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Voivod Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Florida 2007 Hyundai Accent GS in Wine Red. Posts: 565	Or buy two of the cheap ones, a tube of crazy glue and break out a pair of scissors... should be easy to cobble together something that'll fit.

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