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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Windshiled sunshade

Ive checked the Honda E-Store on the ownerlink website for a sunshade but it doesnt list one. Is there one that is made for the Fit?
If not, where did other people buy there's?

Its too hot in this SoCal sun not have one!
 
Old Jun 18, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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There is an aftermarket one from Introtech available at any one of your local dealership parts departments. I snagged mine from my dealer for $15.00 and it fits perfectly

A huge improvement in the temps when getting into the car on a hot day
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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I forgot the brand of mine. Got it from the Pep Boys by my house. The guys there were actually pretty cool and allowed me to go in and out of the store multiple times to try different brands and sizes to see which fit the best before I bought it.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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Got one from Big Lot for 3 dollars!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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got mine from Honda for 29.95 and have to say it sucks. it sags about 5" away from the windshield. i have to use water bottles to get it back to the window.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Yeah my brother bought they same one. What a piece poop! The one I got from Big Lot is pretty stiff so it stays up to the window. Also you can fold down your visors to help alittle.
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got mine from Honda for 29.95 and have to say it sucks. it sags about 5" away from the windshield. i have to use water bottles to get it back to the window.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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yeah, i fold down the visors and even take them out of the holders. the one for our pilot and 08 accord are perfect. the Fit's window is too long and angled.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Not sure if they still sell them, but Brookstone carries S/M/L reflective sunshades that are square-shaped to maximize coverage. Like most others, they curl up and you can put it under your seat for storage.

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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HeatShield

These have fit perfectly for each vehicle I've ever used them on. First bought one for my '03 Element and it worked wonders, fit perfectly. Bought one for my '04 Pilot, same deal. Bought one for my '96 del Sol and it fit well, but kinda sagged in the middle 'cause of the tiny and inadequate visors in the del Sol, no fault of the heatshield. They are kinda pricey, but are the best out of any I've seen. They roll up instead of folding up and secure with a velcro wrap. when using you can tuck the edges between the windshield and where it meets the body panels for a very flush fit. Nothin' I've ever seen is as compatible, effective or as easy to use while being relatively inexpensive.

Now where's my check for promoting this product???
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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HeatShield

These have fit perfectly for each vehicle I've ever used them on. First bought one for my '03 Element and it worked wonders, fit perfectly. Bought one for my '04 Pilot, same deal. Bought one for my '96 del Sol and it fit well, but kinda sagged in the middle 'cause of the tiny and inadequate visors in the del Sol, no fault of the heatshield. They are kinda pricey, but are the best out of any I've seen. They roll up instead of folding up and secure with a velcro wrap. when using you can tuck the edges between the windshield and where it meets the body panels for a very flush fit. Nothin' I've ever seen is as compatible, effective or as easy to use while being relatively inexpensive.
How small do these roll up? They look about as tight as any I've seen. $35 isn't that expensive. the black interior can get toasty.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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How small do these roll up? They look about as tight as any I've seen. $35 isn't that expensive. the black interior can get toasty.
They roll up as tight as you can roll 'em Depends on the size of the windshield what the size of the heatshield will be, of course, but I was able to roll mine for the pilot up to the diameter of about 4 inches, but I wasn't rolling it up too tight. Can probably get it to about 3 inches if you tried.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by icanhazfit
HeatShield Nothin' I've ever seen is as compatible, effective or as easy to use while being relatively inexpensive.
I'm hurtin for cash right now but I may still have to get one of these. They look as nice as I've seen and August is coming!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I'm hurtin for cash right now but I may still have to get one of these. They look as nice as I've seen and August is coming!
Yeah, after shipping they can be $60+, but well worth it. Used 'em for the past several years on various vehicles and I wouldn't be without one!
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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I bought one from Advanced... $12. Get large.
I use it daily.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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CoverCraft

I just ordered a CoverCraft (roll up style) sunshield custom made for the Fit. It was $26.99. I haven't got it yet, but I will post pics and a review when it comes in. They seem to have pretty good reviews.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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$45

Originally Posted by icanhazfit
Yeah, after shipping they can be $60+, but well worth it. Used 'em for the past several years on various vehicles and I wouldn't be without one!
I just did a bogus purchase to see what the total with shipping would be. $45 I might do it later. I got laid off about two weeks ago and blew my right rotator cuff out about a week ago. I'm living on unemployment right now and may have surgery on the right shoulder soon. Translation: cash is tight! I still might do it or might have to check out cheaper options.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by buddyw
I just ordered a CoverCraft (roll up style) sunshield custom made for the Fit. It was $26.99. I haven't got it yet, but I will post pics and a review when it comes in. They seem to have pretty good reviews.
Is that price with shipping? I've got covercraft seat covers and I think they're made superbly.
 
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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Is that price with shipping? I've got covercraft seat covers and I think they're made superbly.
$26.99 includes shipping. I ordered from ajusa and they have a free shipping deal with these.
 
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