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Old 04-18-2005, 07:29 AM
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Keeping cool in leather seats (with side airbags)

Does anyone know where I can get seat covers that will keep me cool in the summer, but not interfere with the side airbags? They pop out from the outer seat bolsters, right? Also, what kind of material should I be looking for? I've always heard sheepskin, but wouldn’t that be warm? Is there anything better? My main concern is the fit though. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.
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Old 04-18-2005, 07:34 AM
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Get some nichrome tint (blocks 90% of heat) and a windshield shade for when you park. The kind of tint makes a big difference. My TL only has 60% which is a lot compared to most and it is no way as cool inside as my maxima which has the 90% tint. (Note, my car is still tinted 35% up front 20% in the rear)


EDIT: Sorry 60% heat blockage. I also should spell check more often
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Old 04-18-2005, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bigsherv
Get some nichrome tint (blocks 90% of heat) and a windshield shade for when you park. The kind of tine makes abig difference. My TL only has 605 which is a lot compared to most and it is no way as cool inside as my amxima which has the 90% tine. (Note, my car is still tinted 35% up front 20% in the rear)
what the hell did you say? Your TL has 605...what's a 605?
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Old 04-18-2005, 09:34 AM
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Get some nichrome tint (blocks 90% of heat) and a windshield shade for when you park. The kind of tine makes abig difference.
I do have light tinting (10-15%?) and use mylar shades when I park outside. They do help a lot so I don't burn myself when I first get in, but the leather still traps heat and doesn't breathe. By the time I get out, my back and legs are all sweaty. It's even worse for my girlfriend. Any other thoughts?
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Old 04-18-2005, 11:45 AM
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Why not get a quality car cover? I have never used one but at one of our other office w/o garaged parking there are a lot of peope who use covers to beat the heat.
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Old 04-18-2005, 02:10 PM
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darker tint if you are willing. Your tint prbabaly doesn't block that much of the heat. I had 40-50% tint when I bought the car, and when I put the 15% on it got much cooler (both temperature and looks wise).

If it's hot out Ill put up the rear shade, front shade and leave the sunroof cracked open... It helps a lot.
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Old 04-18-2005, 02:35 PM
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or, one way to beat the heat is to get a remote start and leave your AC on, and start your car about 3 mins before you get there....nice and cool when you step in. that is a much more out there suggestion.......but mostly tint with some kinda metal will do the trick.
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Old 04-18-2005, 03:12 PM
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So 20% and 5% Wil my car be cooler then last summer you think when they were plain??
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Old 04-18-2005, 03:13 PM
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And maxima .... what are those green neons in ur sig all about what part of the car is that. Looks cool but i bet it would look better if i knew wat it was lol.
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Those are his amps glowing. check him homepage and you can see for yourself and the pics are good. Like the amp and sound system set up man. Props.
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