Check out this link:JPeterman said:Does anyone have recommendations for a windshield sunshade for an '04 model. I like the dual ring type that you can twist down to a small size but all the one's I've looked at so far are too small for the '04 windshield.
I have one purchased at Walmart.JPeterman said:Does anyone have recommendations for a windshield sunshade for an '04 model. I like the dual ring type that you can twist down to a small size but all the one's I've looked at so far are too small for the '04 windshield.
This is probably NOT a good idea if you have the side curtain airbags as there is explicit warning in the manual against putting anything on the windshield post or next to the windows.BIF said:I have a double-hoop-style one that I bought at WallyWorld (Walmart). Mine is in two pieces, and was dirt-cheap at under $6.00. But I've decided that I personally prefer the "accordian-and-velcro" type, similar to this:
http://www.shadetreeonline.com/theshade/theshade.htm
The plastic mounting pieces have adhedsive, and attach to the inside of the windshield next to the A-pillars. They hide away nicely, and don't obstruct your vision when driving. Cleaning is easy. With the brand I had, I could remove the shades for cleaning the windshield or the shades themselves.
Because they normally stay attached to the windshield, you won't have to contend with finding a backseat or passenger-floor place to put them while driving, nor will you risk damaging or misplacing them when people get in or out, or when you're cleaning the car.
I had something like this on my Miata, and will probably get something similar for my Prius.
<edit: The one I had for my Miata was not necessarily the same brand as in the link above. Mine were store-bought at an "Ice Cold Air" shop here in Orlando back in 1998>
Oh GOD, it got hot here yesterday (over 105 hellish degrees in the shade before the evening thunderstorm)! I called my dealer's service department to ask them about the deployment path of the curtain airbags. I really want to get this retractable sunshield for my Prius.Bob Allen said:This is probably NOT a good idea if you have the side curtain airbags as there is explicit warning in the manual against putting anything on the windshield post or next to the windows.BIF said:I have a double-hoop-style one that I bought at WallyWorld (Walmart). Mine is in two pieces, and was dirt-cheap at under $6.00. But I've decided that I personally prefer the "accordian-and-velcro" type, similar to this:
http://www.shadetreeonline.com/theshade/theshade.htm
The plastic mounting pieces have adhedsive, and attach to the inside of the windshield next to the A-pillars. They hide away nicely, and don't obstruct your vision when driving. Cleaning is easy. With the brand I had, I could remove the shades for cleaning the windshield or the shades themselves.
Because they normally stay attached to the windshield, you won't have to contend with finding a backseat or passenger-floor place to put them while driving, nor will you risk damaging or misplacing them when people get in or out, or when you're cleaning the car.
I had something like this on my Miata, and will probably get something similar for my Prius.
<edit: The one I had for my Miata was not necessarily the same brand as in the link above. Mine were store-bought at an "Ice Cold Air" shop here in Orlando back in 1998>
-BIF said:Oh GOD, it got hot here yesterday (over 105 hellish degrees in the shade before the evening thunderstorm)!