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breeze
11-05-2013, 02:56 PM
What is everybody using for an outdoor cover? My car is on the driveway at the moment.
Suggestions? Ideally something that is breathable with straps that run underneath.
Thinking of something from http://www.cover-zone.com/...
s.mac
11-05-2013, 05:05 PM
I think I will be buying a cover, there is a company on eBay that do one for £160ish. I just missed out on a carcoon one on eBay :(
M5 Powered
11-05-2013, 05:12 PM
I'd take a look at www.carcoon.co.uk . They make outdoors covers that inflate to protect the car from moisture in addition to the general elements.
When mine is in storage it goes into an indoor version at the car storage place I use. I thought it was a slightly over-the-top :gayfight: option until the car storage owner said to give it a free try over the winter.
I got the car out this year and it didn't have a single bit of flash rust or even dust on the car. The power supply that keeps the fans going to push through filtered air also keeps the battery charged too.
Best,
Jonathan
Barry C
11-05-2013, 06:12 PM
What is everybody using for an outdoor cover? My car is on the driveway at the moment.
Suggestions? Ideally something that is breathable with straps that run underneath.
Thinking of something from http://www.cover-zone.com/...
The carcoon looks good but regular outdoor covers will wreck your car. Wind will move the cover and scratch the paint despite what the car cover manufacturer will tell you. You'd be better off with no cover I reckon
Equinox
11-05-2013, 06:22 PM
Cover zone covers are great ive got 3 indoor ones on different cars and they fit great and look good.
CraigMillwardCroft
11-05-2013, 07:05 PM
My car has an indoor fitted cover, then a thick blanket the tarpolin sheet with Carband round, then has a breathable cover from Hamilton classics with straps. the car stays dry and clean and has lived outside for the past two years :thumbs:
NBTBRV8
11-05-2013, 10:14 PM
The carcoon looks good but regular outdoor covers will wreck your car. Wind will move the cover and scratch the paint despite what the car cover manufacturer will tell you. You'd be better off with no cover I reckon
Absolutely 100% correct. Never run a cover outside, I'd go for a Carcoon if you value the car.
cslsuperfan
11-05-2013, 10:30 PM
Craig,
isn't it time you emptied/built a garage?
a garage queen not actually in a garage!!!!
My car has an indoor fitted cover, then a thick blanket the tarpolin sheet with Carband round, then has a breathable cover from Hamilton classics with straps. the car stays dry and clean and has lived outside for the past two years :thumbs:
CraigMillwardCroft
12-05-2013, 10:15 AM
Craig,
isn't it time you emptied/built a garage?
a garage queen not actually in a garage!!!!
The car will get a garage/barn when I move to France :thumbs:
breeze
12-05-2013, 12:20 PM
I'd take a look at www.carcoon.co.uk . They make outdoors covers that inflate to protect the car from moisture in addition to the general elements.
When mine is in storage it goes into an indoor version at the car storage place I use. I thought it was a slightly over-the-top :gayfight: option until the car storage owner said to give it a free try over the winter.
I got the car out this year and it didn't have a single bit of flash rust or even dust on the car. The power supply that keeps the fans going to push through filtered air also keeps the battery charged too.
Best,
Jonathan
The car normally lives in a dry garage, this is for when the car is on the driveway. I'm thinking of something a little bit more straightforward if I'm honest!
dpsoden
13-05-2013, 09:49 AM
I have a genuine BMW outdoor car cover that is no longer used and will be up for sale shortly. PM for details
Cheers
David
CraigMillwardCroft
13-05-2013, 09:56 AM
I have a genuine BMW outdoor car cover that is no longer used and will be up for sale shortly. PM for details
Cheers
David
Do you have pictures and price :-D
dpsoden
13-05-2013, 12:28 PM
Photos now attached
Price-wise: these are £164 new from BMW and this is in good condition, so was thinking £90
DazBlackCSL
13-05-2013, 12:54 PM
I've got one of those in the shed ! Good cover .. Doesn't fit the GT3 though :hahaha:
s.mac
13-05-2013, 06:16 PM
What is the inside like? Soft :gayfight:
Yanto
13-05-2013, 06:39 PM
I've got one of those in the shed ! Good cover .. Doesn't fit the GT3 though :hahaha:
that's mine :thumbs:
DazBlackCSL
13-05-2013, 07:55 PM
that's mine :thumbs:
lol forgot you mentioned you wanted that last year :hahaha:
Want me to bring up Friday so I can waste the cash on booze and birds !
breeze
18-05-2013, 10:03 AM
Photos now attached
Price-wise: these are £164 new from BMW and this is in good condition, so was thinking £90
I'm thinking of something different to the BMW cover (although that looks like a good price)...
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