yeah... it's only $250 to xpel the keyfob...
Might as well get another key fob lol
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Might as well get another key fob lol
Sunshade update: I don't like it. The shade is a pop-up style, made of mesh (sort of like the mesh on the pop up dirty clothes hampers I used in college). It stores well, very flat. When unfolded, it fits the windshield basically from the midline and above. I will attempt to post pictures. I did not drive with the shade on, but just sitting in the car felt that the windshield's beauty was significantly impeded. But I am definitely going to opt for a heat-rejecting film instead of relying on the shade. And answering @K-MTG second question: When traveling to Beaver Creek this weekend, I did not find the tint on the windshield to be adequate.
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Sunshade update: I don't like it. The shade is a pop-up style, made of mesh (sort of like the mesh on the pop up dirty clothes hampers I used in college). It stores well, very flat. When unfolded, it fits the windshield basically from the midline and above. I will attempt to post pictures. I did not drive with the shade on, but just sitting in the car felt that the windshield's beauty was significantly impeded. But I am definitely going to opt for a heat-rejecting film instead of relying on the shade. And answering @K-MTG second question: When traveling to Beaver Creek this weekend, I did not find the tint on the windshield to be adequate.
Elon has to do better than that or else I will keep on asking.
I envision a sunshade that matches the headliner of the X that is solid NOT mesh. Otherwise, I will probably have to stick with my heatshield which is UGLY but functional, I will probably try to exchange mine with the black one so it is less of an eye-sore.
If anyone finds a reputable custom sunshade expert (as @ohmman mentioned) please let me know, the shops I contacted want to remove the current headliner and install a panel and mess with the car.
The after market 10% ceramic tint made a 95.47803% improvement now I need a sunshade that will resolve the 4.52197% (No, I didn't use a calculator).
"When one seeks a sunshade he/she can overcome anything" K-MTG
electricity
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Is there a technical reason as to why they went with the mesh and not solid do you know? There must be a reason
ccutrer
Active Member
Probably cause an alcantara matching would be very expensive for an included accessory that some small percentage of customers will only use some percentage of the time. I think very few people will us it 100% of the time like the cap'n will.Is there a technical reason as to why they went with the mesh and not solid do you know? There must be a reason
You know, depending on the X sales numbers, there might be a market for a certain sunshade captain to be the sunshade expert. Surely there are people on this forum who can put you in touch with manufacturing contacts. I'd like mine recessed in the headliner and built as a retractable draw-shade, please.
xkwizit
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@ohmman - that's my ideal sunshade you describe. and I don't see any reason for it to be difficult to produce for a commercial place. Three suction cups to hold it in place near the headliner and a spring loaded roller mechanism that allows you to pull it to desired length. The only tough issue I see is it sagging because it's a huge windshield but if you split it into a driver side and passenger side rollers that should work.
ccutrer
Active Member
Gotta check the Wife-Approval-Factor when we get our X -- she's nervous about the windshield, and never opens the cover to the moon roof on our current vehicle. Assuming she doesn't like the light, I'd much rather pay for a sunshade as you describe than be putting up and down the cheap mesh one that's included.
I will continue to seek sunshades, the sunshade you descried would make me "happy"
McManX
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The sunshade I envisioned was a roll-up mesh (or solid headliner color either way) that would unroll from top of windshield down to rear view mirror and then roll back up and be out of the way.
Tesla definitely missed out by not making one built in like that.
ssq
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The best and most classy option IMHO was an electrochromic coating which almost completely blocks out light and radiated heat, as an add on layer aside from the graduating tint. Much like that on the 777 Dreamliner and the office glass walls Elon shows in one of the interviews. This would have also jazzed up the already over-engineered X a notch further.
Any solution to prevent things in the trunk from hitting the back of the 2nd row seat or sliding into the 2nd row (6 seat configure) when the 3rd row of seats are folded down.
Is their something like a cargo net or something that blocks the items from rolling around?
Is their something like a cargo net or something that blocks the items from rolling around?
If the items are small, you can put the false floor in at the "angle" setting and just put everything in the well. If not, you might want to consider something like this.
I was thinking, you could take the stock Tesla sunshade to a tailor/anyone with sewing skills and ask them to replace the mesh with whatever solid/reflective fabric you want. Seems like it'd be an easy job and then the fit would be correct.
Placed my order for the one you got (extra large). How do you like it now that you have spent more time with it? Can you leave it on all the time or will it interfere when one is sitting in the 2nd row. My 3rd row is rarely used so it will remain down.
McManX
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I have the same one I believe XL, works great. If I'm not using it I fold and put it below the shelf in the trunk with mobile connector.
BigMskiman
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While installed and close to an intersection, you can still see a stop light in front of you thru the mesh. Solid my be a safety risk.Is there a technical reason as to why they went with the mesh and not solid do you know? There must be a reason
ssq
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