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Clark Grizwald · 12-01-2014, 08:08 AM

I use to have a v6 Camaro, used that cover on my ZL1 and it fits good

lbls1 · 12-01-2014, 08:46 AM

Never cheapen out on a car cover. You will pay for it later with poor fit, marring of the paint, and not getting as good protection as with other covers.

You should get a cover (indooor or outdoor) that will have a guarantee or warranty for workmanship. Shop around and try to get a good bargain, but in general a good cover will not be cheap.

Swacer · 12-01-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

Don't go cheap. That said, I would not get the GM one either. I keep my Vette under a satin-like indoor cover from Covercraft. Look at what they have to offer -- no, they're not cheap, but you don't want cheap on a nice car.

+1

My wife bought me a cover craft cover for my camaro this past summer for my birthday.

You can't skip on quality. Those $30 covers are rough material, and you may not like what you see when you pull it off.

vatechguy3 · 12-01-2014, 11:37 AM

So does the outdoor cover, $281, provide better protection than the indoor version, $266?

Plus the benefit of being able to use it outside?

Why would someone choose an indoor cover over an outdoor cover to save 20 bucks?
Plus the outdoor version has the antenna pocket.

Thanks
Tony

hotlap · 12-01-2014, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vatechguy3

So does the outdoor cover, $281, provide better protection than the indoor version, $266?

Plus the benefit of being able to use it outside?

Why would someone choose an indoor cover over an outdoor cover to save 20 bucks?
Plus the outdoor version has the antenna pocket.

Thanks
Tony

I had an outdoor cover for a previous car and it was much stiffer and caused scuffing on the bumpers if not taken on/off carefully. I'd never store outside so it makes no sense for me.

That leads to the reason I chose the Covercraft Form Fit. Its soft like the inside of a really nice sweatshirt inside. It appears to fit more precise than the photos posted here also.

Buy a storage bag too. Keeps the cover clean when not on the car!

I call it Vera · 12-01-2014, 01:06 PM

I have a california car cover. Absolutely love it. I wasn't sure what type I wanted, so I was able to actually TALK to someone that helped by buy the right one. Turned out not to be the most expensive.

mikeg · 12-01-2014, 01:24 PM

check out this previous post

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379532

thanks
mike

Highland Ranger · 12-01-2014, 01:46 PM

provided you are not looking to get in and out of the car for several weeks at a time: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cons: accessibility and somewhat more expensive

Pros: no mice, protected from dents

Photo note - - car was a little moist from melting snow when put in bubble - -some fogging which cleared up in an hour. Also bubble was wrinkled from just coming out of box. Need to take another picture sans haze and wrinkles.

vatechguy3 · 12-02-2014, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

I had an outdoor cover for a previous car and it was much stiffer and caused scuffing on the bumpers if not taken on/off carefully. I'd never store outside so it makes no sense for me.

That leads to the reason I chose the Covercraft Form Fit. Its soft like the inside of a really nice sweatshirt inside. It appears to fit more precise than the photos posted here also.

Buy a storage bag too. Keeps the cover clean when not on the car!

Do you have any pics of the fitment?

Tony

mikeg · 12-02-2014, 06:56 AM

here is picture from 2014 Z28

www.huggercovers.com

hotlap · 12-02-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by vatechguy3

Do you have any pics of the fitment?

Tony

One photo shows the soft inside. Its reasonably thick too. Bought it on Amazon along with the storage bag.

Jus Dreamin · 12-02-2014, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by I call it Vera

I have a california car cover. Absolutely love it. I wasn't sure what type I wanted, so I was able to actually TALK to someone that helped by buy the right one. Turned out not to be the most expensive.

Which material did you get? Did you get an indoor version? They are close by me and I intend to stop by. Thanks

MMC · 12-02-2014, 09:59 AM

I got a nice stretch satin indoor cover a few years ago at chevymall and they offer discounts at times.

ZL155 · 12-02-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I have this one on my ZL1 it is parked inside doesn't scratch it worked great.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/categ...=1&sortby=name

I just bought this cover yesterday. Should be here tomorrow, so real fast shipping. I'm hoping I'm happy with it. I got an Awesome price on it (30 percent off the already sale price) with free shipping for cyber Monday. Crossing fingers!

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12-01-2014, 08:08 AM	#15
Clark Grizwald Brewmaster Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Cary, Illinois Posts: 256 View My Garage	I use to have a v6 Camaro, used that cover on my ZL1 and it fits good Attached Images __________________ "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "... holy sh*t...what a ride!"

12-01-2014, 08:46 AM	#16
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	Never cheapen out on a car cover. You will pay for it later with poor fit, marring of the paint, and not getting as good protection as with other covers. You should get a cover (indooor or outdoor) that will have a guarantee or warranty for workmanship. Shop around and try to get a good bargain, but in general a good cover will not be cheap. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

12-01-2014, 11:37 AM	#18
vatechguy3 Drives: 2014 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 493	So does the outdoor cover, $281, provide better protection than the indoor version, $266? Plus the benefit of being able to use it outside? Why would someone choose an indoor cover over an outdoor cover to save 20 bucks? Plus the outdoor version has the antenna pocket. Thanks Tony __________________ 2014 ZL1 M6 Bone stock, for now! 2001 Z28 M6 !cags, !air, FTP 85mm Lid, Z06 85mm MAF, P&P TB !4x4, Strano Springs, Strano Sways, Koni 4/4s, Watts Link ARH LTs, ARH catted Y, SLP catback with Dual/Dual Muffler, SLP CME and Valance OE Wheels Machined Face C5 DDs, 18x10.5s, with 295/35-18s on all 4 corners! 352rwhp and 366rwtq

12-01-2014, 01:46 PM	#22
Highland Ranger Drives: 2014 CRT Convertible ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NW NJ Posts: 377	For even more protection . . . . . provided you are not looking to get in and out of the car for several weeks at a time: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Cons: accessibility and somewhat more expensive Pros: no mice, protected from dents Photo note - - car was a little moist from melting snow when put in bubble - -some fogging which cleared up in an hour. Also bubble was wrinkled from just coming out of box. Need to take another picture sans haze and wrinkles. Attached Images

12-02-2014, 06:56 AM	#24
mikeg Drives: 1974 Z28 & 2014 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ontario Posts: 103	Black cover / yellow thread / custom embroidery here is picture from 2014 Z28 www.huggercovers.com Attached Images

12-01-2014, 01:06 PM	#20
I call it Vera Drives: ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 484	I have a california car cover. Absolutely love it. I wasn't sure what type I wanted, so I was able to actually TALK to someone that helped by buy the right one. Turned out not to be the most expensive.

12-01-2014, 01:24 PM	#21
mikeg Drives: 1974 Z28 & 2014 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ontario Posts: 103	check out this previous post http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379532 thanks mike

12-02-2014, 09:59 AM	#27
MMC Drives: CGM 2SS/RS, 1987 & 2014 Silverado Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Spencerport, NY Posts: 1,012	I got a nice stretch satin indoor cover a few years ago at chevymall and they offer discounts at times. __________________