blueg33 129 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 As you are probably aware it is difficult to find sunshades that fit the Evora properly, but direct sun can warp airbag covers, fade alcantara and cause dash leather to shrunk and split at the seams. Covercraft in the US produce a custom sun screen for the Evora and after some lengthy discussions they can make them available via their Europe distributor. They are not cheap at £112 including bag, shipping and VAT, but if I can get a number of orders they can discount by 10 percent or maybe more depending on numbers. What do people think? You can order different colours, I am going for gold Link to US website below. https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/product/uvs100-custom-sunscreen.UV Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,086 Posted November 16, 2018 Report Share Posted November 16, 2018 Seems an awful lot of money for a sunshade? Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Link to post Share on other sites
ByJoveByJingle 79 Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Yeah they are expensive even at the more reasonable US pricing. Maybe not so vital in the UK, but almost mandatory in sunny US and Middle East climates. Fits the windscreen perfectly—any other generic sunshade leaves massive areas of solar intrusion. https://www.inokinetic.com/lotus/evora-sun-shade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spinney 709 Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 I couldn’t find the sunshades for Evoras on their site but could be interested. I would want it shipped within the USA though, rather than to UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueg33 129 Posted November 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, Spinney said: I couldn’t find the sunshades for Evoras on their site but could be interested. I would want it shipped within the USA though, rather than to UK. Niche cheaper for you to order from the US site. They are on there. The link I posted may not work properly but you can get there through the Covercraft.com site. 4 hours ago, ByJoveByJingle said: Yeah they are expensive even at the more reasonable US pricing. Maybe not so vital in the UK, but almost mandatory in sunny US and Middle East climates. Fits the windscreen perfectly—any other generic sunshade leaves massive areas of solar intrusion. https://www.inokinetic.com/lotus/evora-sun-shade If can get pretty hot in Europe. On UK cars airbag panels can warp and leather split, heat/solar gain is a factor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
au-yt 482 Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 I’m interested the US link worked for me. Dash mats may also be worth a thought as they protect when driving. But again they are not available for the Evora. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 675 Posted November 17, 2018 Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 It’s also a matter of what you prefer. Having one inside the screen keeps it safe I guess but at £100? Ive used something like this for 3 years and not a problem. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Windshield-Cover-Beeway®-Protective-Windscreen/dp/B077CY4DVF/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R4J6BN9ETVDQEMKM3HBY Keeps the interior cool since the sun doesn’t penetrate the glass, found it particularly useful in high temperatures (35+) in the South of France etc Get the right size and it covers all of the screen &remains firmly on the screen in windy conditions. The edges “trap” in the closed doors easily with the wiper holding down the base of one side whilst a little fettling keeps the other side in place tucked under the clam. May have been a little fiddly at first but I can now fit it very quickly. Also helps in U.K. winters using it to protect the screen from frost etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Alfa2Evora 705 Posted November 17, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 I'm interested too. Thanks to modern house builders basing their garage dimensions on the original Mini, my Evora has to live outside and we do occasionally see the sun here in Scotland, . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueg33 129 Posted November 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2018 Sorry! I am a house builder! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 145 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 On 17/11/2018 at 09:23, PaulCP said: It’s also a matter of what you prefer. Having one inside the screen keeps it safe I guess but at £100? Ive used something like this for 3 years and not a problem. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Windshield-Cover-Beeway®-Protective-Windscreen/dp/B077CY4DVF/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=R4J6BN9ETVDQEMKM3HBY Keeps the interior cool since the sun doesn’t penetrate the glass, found it particularly useful in high temperatures (35+) in the South of France etc Get the right size and it covers all of the screen &remains firmly on the screen in windy conditions. The edges “trap” in the closed doors easily with the wiper holding down the base of one side whilst a little fettling keeps the other side in place tucked under the clam. May have been a little fiddly at first but I can now fit it very quickly. Also helps in U.K. winters using it to protect the screen from frost etc. Out of interest, which of these fits the Evora? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 675 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 @EGTE, TBH I don’t remember but happy to take a look at the precise one I have. Will have to wait a week though until we get back from Spain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EGTE 145 Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks, Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueg33 129 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 I will contact Covercraft tomorrow, anyone else interested? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueg33 129 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Ok For those outside the UK I am afriad that you will need to contact Covercraft directly. In the Uk I see only 1 taker - Alfa-2 Evora. I doubt that will be enough to obtain a discount, but will check. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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