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B - GodZ · 08-11-2009, 02:09 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 :(

my neighbors would def hate me lol

08-11-2009, 02:09 PM	#1
B - GodZ Drives: 2LT Acqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 43	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 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....

08-11-2009, 02:15 PM	#4
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,262 View My Garage	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. __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

08-11-2009, 02:21 PM	#8
Croathlete Danny Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,656	Noah Car Cover from California Car Cover Fits perfect and has a soft inside liner. http://www.calcarcover.com/how_to_select.aspx#noah __________________ 2SS/RS CGM with black rally stripes DON_RAFA describing my Noweeds cutouts - "Very Strong. When I couldn't see you I still heard you. Sounds like your car is pissed at the world."

08-11-2009, 02:39 PM	#12
rdmars Lifetime Chevy Guy Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (Silver/Orange) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Omaha Ne Posts: 8 View My Garage	Car Cover How do you plan to keep it from sweating? __________________ Drive It Like You Stole It !!!!

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08-11-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
daphatgrant June '10 Drives: '10 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Upstate NY (FingerLakes) Posts: 2,395	I'll be watching this.

08-11-2009, 02:14 PM	#3
coolman Guest Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 4,812	You have to pay alot of money to get one that works well outside and doesn't screw up the car.

08-11-2009, 02:17 PM	#5
El3vateIXjD Drives: None Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 61	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)

08-11-2009, 02:19 PM	#7
AMERICANMADE Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 221	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.

08-11-2009, 02:27 PM	#10
B - GodZ Drives: 2LT Acqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 43	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.

08-11-2009, 02:51 PM	#13
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	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 :(