[NETX]

Got my CoverCraft. I underestimated this sunshade. I think this is the best one I've owned so far and don't mind spending extra to get this. If you haven't gotten a sunshade, get this.

AGREED Enilder as mine arrived Wed., so the 1st usage was today.

IMO CoverCraft has set a high bar w/ this, one that other manufacturers may/may not choose to emulate.

Glad I waited until this one was available & as always YMMV.

 

[iconoclast]

Got my CoverCraft. I underestimated this sunshade. I think this is the best one I've owned so far and don't mind spending extra to get this. If you haven't gotten a sunshade, get this.

What specifically do you like so much better than all your previous sunshades?

 

[Aprilia850]

AGREED Enilder as mine arrived Wed., so the 1st usage was today.

IMO CoverCraft has set a high bar w/ this, one that other manufacturers may/may not choose to emulate.

Glad I waited until this one was available & as always YMMV.

looks exactly the same as the Porsche shade without the logo...

 

[Enilder]

What specifically do you like so much better than all your previous sunshades?

Overall construction and rigidity. I can't say much about durability for the obvious reason, and I most likely won't since I don't abuse my stuffs.

I've not seen the Porsche sunshade one so can't comment. I just disliked the fact that I am "advertising" a Porsche...a Porsche. I don't care about what other people think but it's just me. I see enough Porsche badges on the car. I want to keep it as clean as possible in terms of aesthetics.

Also, I don't like the roll type. Fold-type is the way to go IMO.

Not much to say about anything else. I mainly wanted to cover up the amount of interior exposed to direct sunlight. I may not keep my car for very long...thinking about GTS already. >

 

[Enilder]

looks exactly the same as the Porsche shade without the logo...

If so, I am fine with it. I love the brand but don't want a huge Porsche symbol on a sunshade.

 

[iconoclast]

Overall construction and rigidity. I can't say much about durability for the obvious reason, and I most likely won't since I don't abuse my stuffs.

I've not seen the Porsche sunshade one so can't comment. I just disliked the fact that I am "advertising" a Porsche...a Porsche. I don't care about what other people think but it's just me. I see enough Porsche badges on the car. I want to keep it as clean as possible in terms of aesthetics.

Also, I don't like the roll type. Fold-type is the way to go IMO.

Not much to say about anything else. I mainly wanted to cover up the amount of interior exposed to direct sunlight. I may not keep my car for very long...thinking about GTS already. >

Glad you like the sunshade. I got the X-Shade ~$15 Amazon, that I mentioned in an earlier post:

Cannot comment on fit till I take delivery of my Macan. But, I like the included pouch & I have used these taco-round folding types b4 & like how small they get compared to the accordion style folding ones. It has what I want which is silver reflective surface to point at the sun. What I will be looking for when I try it is NO GAPS! Do not want 115 degree scorching sunlight peeking through around the mirror or on the sides near pillar. BLACKOUT is my goal. I don't want it to be extra thick or insulated since that makes it larger when folded. I also think insulated contributes very little towards blocking heat. Yes, the shade itself may be cooler when take it down but as far as insulation blocking heat? It is mainly the reflective coating that does that. And if heat is trapped between the inside of the window & the insulated shade, it will be released into the car once removed.

 

[Nebor]

I've not seen the Porsche sunshade one so can't comment. I just disliked the fact that I am "advertising" a Porsche...a Porsche. I don't care about what other people think but it's just me. I see enough Porsche badges on the car. I want to keep it as clean as possible in terms of aesthetics.

I need the label as I keep several different sunshades in my car and have trouble selecting the one that actually goes in the windshield of the Porsche.

 

[NYTrekkie]

The Porsche Macan sunshade I got is great. I got mine from Reeves of Tampa. It's cut to fit the Macan windshield, and comes in a nice bag. And it looks cool from the outside! The best part of it all is that it was a gift from my Salesman. It was shipped directly to my house.

 

[iconoclast]

Perfect Fit--Great Value!

Tried the X-Shade I had purchased from Amazon & mentioned a few posts back. Jumbo Size, approx 57” x 30” only $14.97. Comes with storage pouch. Excellent value! Fits my new Macan Turbo perfectly. Covers every inch of windshield area, especially around the mirror where many similar products allow a gap to let light/heat in. Folds very compact. It is a bit difficult & time consuming to get back into the pouch though. Not sure I will use the pouch daily. I will use the sunshade every day.
Highly recommended.

 

[keloutwest]

Would like to revive this thread. I'm picking up and driving my new Macan cross country next week and would like to bring along a sun shade. It seems there are a few popular options which I summarize below. Now that y'all have tried out the models in this thread for a while, would like your feedback.

X-shade (Jumbo size) $16 on Amazon. Cheap and seems to fold up nicely to a small shape. Will it fit in the under seat compartment??

Pro-tecta-shade: $16 on Amazon. Seems nearly identical to X-Shade.

Covercraft ($58 comes in different colours). Accordion style so not as compact but appears high quality and fits window perfectly. Where do you store it? I have an accordion style shade in my current car and I end up throwing it in the back seat - rather sloppy.

Porsche OEM ($58 from Suncoast - has Porsche logo on exterior facing surface). Similar design to Covercraft.

Thoughts??




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[MDJAK]

I just took delivery of the Covercraft custom fit cover. While I haven't used it yet, I'm not overly impressed. I'd say save the money and get a cheaper one. As for storing it, I paid the extra six bucks and got the bag for it.


It doesn't seem to be of that high quality. Maybe I was expecting too much.


Oh, and they then send you an email touting it's great warranty. Yeah, 90 days. That's a joke.

 

[kite pilot]

I have the Porsche one and I really like it, well made.

 

[RJMcInnis]

The official Porsche one works great for me too. Comes with it's own storage bag, but I just put it behind the passenger seat. It's thick and reflects heat well. My car sits in the sun all day during work. No issues.

 

[flash gordon]

Would like to revive this thread. I'm picking up and driving my new Macan cross country next week and would like to bring along a sun shade. It seems there are a few popular options which I summarize below. Now that y'all have tried out the models in this thread for a while, would like your feedback.

X-shade (Jumbo size) $16 on Amazon. Cheap and seems to fold up nicely to a small shape. Will it fit in the under seat compartment??

Pro-tecta-shade: $16 on Amazon. Seems nearly identical to X-Shade.

Covercraft ($58 comes in different colours). Accordion style so not as compact but appears high quality and fits window perfectly. Where do you store it? I have an accordion style shade in my current car and I end up throwing it in the back seat - rather sloppy.

Porsche OEM ($58 from Suncoast - has Porsche logo on exterior facing surface). Similar design to Covercraft.

Thoughts??




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Ordered Cover Craft shade some time back. Even though they stated custom made, it does not fit well and leaves big gaps in front of the rear view mirror area. Now it's sitting on the garage shelf as a reserve. I use my old shade, though a tight fit, but it covers better.

 

[iconoclast]

...X-shade (Jumbo size) $16 on Amazon. Cheap and seems to fold up nicely to a small shape. Will it fit in the under seat compartment??...

No. Virtually nothing fits in that tiny, under seat compartment. My Maui Jim Sunglasses in case do fit. My Seregeti Velocity Driver sunglasses in case do not.

I keep the X-Shade in the seat map pocket behind the passenger seat. It is easy to reach my hand there w/o looking. Or you can keep it on the floor behind driver seat. Unless you often have passengers sitting behind you.

 

[RJMcInnis]

No. Virtually noting fits in that tiny under seat compartment. My Maui Jim Sunglasses in case do fit. My Seregeti Velocity Driver sunglasses in case do not.

I keep the X-Shade in the seat map pocket behind the passenger seat. It is easy to reach my hand there w/o looking. Or you can keep it on the floor behind driver seat. Unless you often have passengers sitting behind you.

@iconoclast Agreed, wish that seat compartment was a bit bigger. Just bought this:
Umbrella - Racing Collection - Outdoor - Lifestyle - Porsche Driver's Selection
Was hoping to put it there, and the parts department didn't have any more details on size other than listed on the website. It's a bit under 1/2" too long. Oh well, it's still very nice looking.

 

[Macanakey]

I got one for my SQ5 from Auto Anything.com. It fits well in the Macan, so I just moved it to the Macan when I traded the Audi in on it. It's this one - Intro Tech Automotive Ultimate Reflector Car Sun Shade - Intro Tech Custom Auto Shade for Cars . I've been using it for a couple of years & it works very well & has held up well. It folds up well & since I don't typically have a front seat passenger, I just keep in the footwell of the front seat when it's not in use.

 

[Enilder]

Would like to revive this thread. I'm picking up and driving my new Macan cross country next week and would like to bring along a sun shade. It seems there are a few popular options which I summarize below. Now that y'all have tried out the models in this thread for a while, would like your feedback.

X-shade (Jumbo size) $16 on Amazon. Cheap and seems to fold up nicely to a small shape. Will it fit in the under seat compartment??

Pro-tecta-shade: $16 on Amazon. Seems nearly identical to X-Shade.

Covercraft ($58 comes in different colours). Accordion style so not as compact but appears high quality and fits window perfectly. Where do you store it? I have an accordion style shade in my current car and I end up throwing it in the back seat - rather sloppy.

Porsche OEM ($58 from Suncoast - has Porsche logo on exterior facing surface). Similar design to Covercraft.

Thoughts??




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Under the glove box area/front passenger leg area for convenience. So far, I got nothing to complain about.

 

[NETX]

I just took delivery of the Covercraft custom fit cover. While I haven't used it yet, I'm not overly impressed. I'd say save the money and get a cheaper one. As for storing it, I paid the extra six bucks and got the bag for it.


It doesn't seem to be of that high quality. Maybe I was expecting too much.


Oh, and they then send you an email touting it's great warranty. Yeah, 90 days. That's a joke.

Gotta disagree w/ my CPF brother here, have owned the CoverCraft for 15 months now, it has held up well, no complaints nor regrets & I store it folded in the passenger seat footwell.

 

[iconoclast]

Update on X-Shade. Used ~ 10 months now. Daily. The pouch is a tight fit & the seam on one end is beginning to come apart. (The pouch, not the sunshade itself.)
I emailed to company to ask them to send me a new pouch. They sent me a coupon code for 100% discount (free) for a new Sunshade + pouch set.

Re those who store sunshades in passenger footwell. Isn't the carpet ...dirty? Debris from passenger feet? So, won't you spread that debris all over your car?

When I suggested the floor behind the driver, I meant if you mostly have no one sit there. I frequently (3x/week?) have to at least shake to my driver floor carpet. It constantly gets little pebbles & debris from trees, etc. I would never take my carpet & raise it to chest height & then shake it vigorously, distributing any & all debris all over the Macan interior. Isn't that effectively what happens with a sunshade stored on the carpet? (Unless you rarely have a passenger.)

What is wrong with the passenger map pocket? Easy to reach, keeps shade off the dirty floor?