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sunshades, what are you guys using?
having fixed the AC and wanting to drive the 300cd more often I've started searching for a suitable sunshade.
lots of options. almost all are custom cut. coverking covercraft heatshield to name a few. all take 2-3 weeks, so I'm wondering which one actually fits well and lasts. im guessing there are not returns on these.
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I just get the basic spring loaded ones from Walmart. The kind that springs open into a rectangle with rounded corners.
They only cost about $10 but if you don't abuse them they seem to last just fine.
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Same as jay_bob here. I have those in all 3 of my vehicles. The one in the Yaris is 9 years old and still working fine.
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I'm sure the custom ones fit better and likely to last longer. I've used the accordion folded type and the spring loaded round ones. The foil-faced accordion type will definitely outlast the spring-loaded type, which are lucky to last a little over a year before they start to flake and disintegrate. I'm talking about a continual use. The spring-loaded ones are just easier to store.
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I like Eclipse sunshades: https://eclipsesunshades.net/ I think AutoZone sells them, too. There is no way I could deal with setting up a sunshade every time I park. Mine so far have lasted 5 years of continuous use. One of the retractors broke after about 4 years of use, but I ordered a new one from the company and replaced it myself.
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I use a HeatShield. It was custom made for my W123. They cost more but won't fall apart and do significantly drop the inside temp over AutoZone brands.
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We currently have a promo going on with Coverking - their sun-shields are 17% off until Sept. 1st. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Coverking Sun Shields - Pelican Parts |
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I as looking at that promo earlier. It doesn't have 300cd listed in the models. just 300d. will that be the same fit? it says w123 but I think the coupe window is different.
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I'll check on that and get back to you.
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any updates?
if it fits the w123 coupes, then i'll get this while its on promo. thanks dimitry!
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No worries! I had a MB part specialists look into this for you and the answer is no. - 300d-123-671-01-10(heat-absorbing) windshield part# /300cd 123-671-05-10 (heat-absorbing).
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I might. What more are you wanting to see?
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