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08-17-2014, 08:40 AM
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   Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Naples Florida
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no more garage
I just moved to a new apt.I had covered parking before,now I don't.I'm sad about that.What do you guys do with outside parking covers special parking spots?
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08-17-2014, 08:47 AM
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 Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: surprise, az
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08-17-2014, 08:57 AM
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Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Naples Florida
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yeah! thats what I have been doing for now,but thinking about a cover as I don;t drive her everyday.
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08-17-2014, 09:10 AM
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Get a good active alarm system.
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08-17-2014, 09:32 AM
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Don't park under trees, they will ruin your clear coat and paint.
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08-17-2014, 09:41 AM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS Crystal Red Tintc Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NY
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I've heard good and bad about covers that is why I haven't used one yet.
I do know from what I have read you need to spend in the $300 - $500 range for a good quality one. I always worry the back and forth motion from the wind will scratch the paint as well as taking it on and off. Plus storing the darn thing and taking the care to make sure the outside of the cover never comes in contact with the inside of the cover contaminating it. There is thread here in the Corvette forum: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...car-cover.html This cover is one a poster in there recommends and it does look good. Main benefit is it folds up compact for storage. http://www.calcarcover.com/n_carcove...%20Car%20Cover I may try one as I am anal when it comes to a clean car and it rains and I am 30 minutes giving it a wipe down before I will head out.
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08-17-2014, 09:56 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014
Location: Central Texas
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Cover or no cover depends upon the weather where you live. Water and dirt do not bother me as much as the extreme Texas sun. For that reason, for the cars I cannot get into the garage (I have many) I use the Covercraft Sunbrella cover. I highly recommend. It's not cheap, but will be fitted to your car and will sit fairly snug and therefore reduce the movement due to wind. I am working on a driveway extension and carport, but am not there yet (still shopping prices). A cheap cover WILL damage your paint - years ago I experienced that. Do not just get a universal cover and also watch the material it is made from. The Sunbrella is a nice, soft, and heavy material that I believe reduces the chances of it causing damage. Again, you have to decide which potential wear on your car will be worse. Definitely where I am, the sun is something to avoid.
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08-17-2014, 10:03 AM
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Be thankful you have a white car and not black.
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08-17-2014, 08:13 PM
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Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Central Pennsylvania
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Not trying to be an azz, but couldn't you have gotten an apartment with a garage?
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08-17-2014, 08:20 PM
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Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
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Florida and no garage?
Definitely get an outdoor car cover and keep it waxed because the sun will destroy the clear coat. |
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08-17-2014, 09:54 PM
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Drives: 2011 camaro ss Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: surprise, az
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08-17-2014, 10:11 PM
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Drives: 2014 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Corpus Christi Texas
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08-17-2014, 10:17 PM
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Drives: 2012 45th edition RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Chattanooga,TN
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I just got my cover about a week ago. I got the Covercraft "Noah" and I can tell you that my car sitting in full sun under the cover stays cool. It is suppose to be one of the best on the market for UV protection. I got mine thru Summit Racing and paid $420 for it. That's a lot for a car cover in my opinion but if it protects my car I guess its worth it. Covercraft does make some covers that are cheaper so you don't have to spend $400 bucks.
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08-17-2014, 10:28 PM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Texas
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Maybe you dont all realize how apartments work here in Florida with garages. $90 a month to get one (current and former apartment) and i had to wait a year before one opened up for me to move into. Possible for him to be in my safe area the cost wasnt feasible as they are not cheap
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