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B - GodZ 08-11-2009 02:09 PM

Car Cover -- NO Garage sigh
 
I'm making many plans as my build date (Sept 7 looms closer) -- one issue i have is I live in a condo and I do not have a garage.

I live in the Northeast so winter and crap weather is a coming :mad0259:

To that extent, does any1 recommend getting a car cover?

how do they hold up against rain, snow, etc?

What do most people do with them after it has rained all night and you need to go to work?

Where can I get one that is reasonably priced, getting one from the dealer is absurd at like 300+ bucks....

daphatgrant 08-11-2009 02:14 PM

I'll be watching this.

coolman 08-11-2009 02:14 PM

You have to pay alot of money to get one that works well outside and doesn't screw up the car.

prostock69 08-11-2009 02:15 PM

I wanted to get one but hubby said no that it will rub the paint if the wind blows it. I'm not sure if this is true or not. We live in a town home and a garage became available to rent at our complex this month, so we lucked out.

El3vateIXjD 08-11-2009 02:17 PM

i have the same problem, but i don't know what i'm going to do yet

oh btw, is this going to be your daily drive (just wondering)

coolman 08-11-2009 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prostock69 (Post 786444)
I wanted to get one but hubby said no that it will rub the paint if the wind blows it. I'm not sure if this is true or not. We live in a town home and a garage became available to rent at our complex this month, so we lucked out.

If you buy a good one they don't. They have a liner that is very soft. I've used them before and I live in the northeast. Just don't cheap out here.

If it's going to be your daily driver I wouldn't use a cover.

AMERICANMADE 08-11-2009 02:19 PM

All good questions. I can't answer them all but will say I did get the GM version simply to have one that said Camaro on it.
I do know they can become a pain when it comes to icey snow, sleet, etc. because they actually can sometimes freeze and conform to the car rendering it impossible to remove without risk of scratching things up. I only use one for cars I am storing for more than several days at a time. More to keep the cats off.

I would save your money if you plan to use it as a daily driver.

Croathlete 08-11-2009 02:21 PM

Noah Car Cover from California Car Cover

Fits perfect and has a soft inside liner.

http://www.calcarcover.com/how_to_select.aspx#noah

coolman 08-11-2009 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMERICANMADE (Post 786466)
All good questions. I can't answer them all but will say I did get the GM version simply to have one that said Camaro on it.
I do know they can become a pain when it comes to icey snow, sleet, etc. because they actually can sometimes freeze and conform to the car rendering it impossible to remove without risk of scratching things up. I only use one for cars I am storing for more than several days at a time. More to keep the cats off.

I would save your money if you plan to use it as a daily driver.

The gm one is not made for outdoors. It's made to keep dust off in a garage.

B - GodZ 08-11-2009 02:27 PM

Interesting, it is my daily driver (for now) I was more so planning to use it come winter time when i hear reports of big storms coming to the area. I have fear of a repeat from last year when it ICE RAINS or worse HAIL!

I do have access to another car in winter snow conditions, so i am trying to plan for those days.

coolman 08-11-2009 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B - GodZ (Post 786498)
Interesting, it is my daily driver (for now) I was more so planning to use it come winter time when i hear reports of big storms coming to the area. I have fear of a repeat from last year when it ICE RAINS or worse HAIL!

I do have access to another car in winter snow conditions, so i am trying to plan for those days.

The thing is ,you just want to make sure you don't put a cover on a dirty car.

rdmars 08-11-2009 02:39 PM

Car Cover
 
How do you plan to keep it from sweating?

Michael_Js 08-11-2009 02:51 PM

I like the Ultra Weave better for always being outside. I'm also looking at getting a car canopy like this: http://www.acecanopy.com/car-enclosed-canopy-10x10.html

I'm so sad she has to be parked outside :(

B - GodZ 08-11-2009 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js (Post 786591)
I like the Ultra Weave better for always being outside. I'm also looking at getting a car canopy like this: http://www.acecanopy.com/car-enclosed-canopy-10x10.html

I'm so sad she has to be parked outside :(


:D:D:D

my neighbors would def hate me lol


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