REVIEW: Carcoversdirect.com Interior Cover - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 11:38 AM

http://www.carcoversdirect.com/parts...3380/materials

First, others here at C5 have gone before. I want to credit SkipinMinn for informing me about this product. I immediately recognized its utility for my situation and it was the first thing I bought for the new car, weeks before delivery.

What this product does is, it allows you to keep your top down, tonneau installed setup for extended periods of time. If you don't like the idea of keeping your top down for several days running or you're constantly parking outdoors or in questionable security situations, this option may not be for you. Bottom line, you are exchanging installation and repacking of the cover for installation and repacking of the tonneau. I can understand where that may not be attractive or useful to some. For me, it is attractive because my vert is always parked in a secure garage at home and a semi-secure parking garage at work where I feel comfortable using it. I also really like the idea of exercising the top less figuring if I use the mechanism to raise and lower it 100 times per year, it will last longer than if I use it 500 times per year. So I view it as making my top last longer. YMMV.

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 11:42 AM

The front end is held on by Velcro straps and the windshield wipers.

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 11:45 AM

The sides are secured by a Velcro strap around a cut out for the mirror and another Velcro strap through the door handle. The rear tucks under the truck lid.

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 11:48 AM

The trunk attachment is retained by three small tubes that slide under the trunk lid.

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 11:53 AM

The link in post 1 shows a variety of fabrics and colors. I chose the Noah fabric which performs well in all the categories important to me and was reasonably priced. All-in-all, this accessory is very useful for how I will use the vert. Here's how it rolls up for compact storage in the Camaro's limited trunk space.

Ryanbabz71 · 04-20-2014, 02:19 PM

What's the cost?

Ryan

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryanbabz71

What's the cost?

Ryan

This particular one is $114. If you check out the site linked in Post#1, you'll see a myriad of different performance fabrics, some in many color options and each at different price levels.

hawk02 · 04-20-2014, 05:48 PM

How hard is it to get on and off?

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 06:12 PM

Very, very easy.

walters477 · 04-20-2014, 06:25 PM

Will they fit over a sport bar?

Indydriver · 04-20-2014, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walters477

Will they fit over a sport bar?

Don't know for sure but I doubt it. I tried putting it on with the windows up and it doesn't work. It is custom sized to the Camaro so there's not a lot of extra material.

Bcarr · 04-20-2014, 10:35 PM

Pin not trying to be a jerk here but if you were going to go through all of the trouble to get this out of the trunk, pull it over the car and fasten it in place, wouldn't it just be easier to put the top up? What's the purpose? Maybe I just don't understand.

Indydriver · 04-21-2014, 03:34 AM

See Post #1.

c-57d · 04-21-2014, 05:36 PM

Thanks Indydriver,
I'll be interested in this once I get the beastie.
For my last convertible I would put extra padding in the top folds when I was going to keep the top down and in the boot for extended periods (weeks, months) and never had a wear issue with the top fabric. That top lasted 15 years. Just a thought.
-s

04-20-2014, 11:42 AM	#2
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	The front end is held on by Velcro straps and the windshield wipers. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-20-2014, 11:45 AM	#3
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	The sides are secured by a Velcro strap around a cut out for the mirror and another Velcro strap through the door handle. The rear tucks under the truck lid. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-20-2014, 11:48 AM	#4
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	The trunk attachment is retained by three small tubes that slide under the trunk lid. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership. Last edited by Indydriver; 04-20-2014 at 03:21 PM.

04-20-2014, 11:53 AM	#5
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	The link in post 1 shows a variety of fabrics and colors. I chose the Noah fabric which performs well in all the categories important to me and was reasonably priced. All-in-all, this accessory is very useful for how I will use the vert. Here's how it rolls up for compact storage in the Camaro's limited trunk space. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-20-2014, 02:19 PM	#6
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	What's the cost? Ryan __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

04-20-2014, 11:38 AM	#1
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	REVIEW: Carcoversdirect.com Interior Cover http://www.carcoversdirect.com/parts...3380/materials First, others here at C5 have gone before. I want to credit SkipinMinn for informing me about this product. I immediately recognized its utility for my situation and it was the first thing I bought for the new car, weeks before delivery. What this product does is, it allows you to keep your top down, tonneau installed setup for extended periods of time. If you don't like the idea of keeping your top down for several days running or you're constantly parking outdoors or in questionable security situations, this option may not be for you. Bottom line, you are exchanging installation and repacking of the cover for installation and repacking of the tonneau. I can understand where that may not be attractive or useful to some. For me, it is attractive because my vert is always parked in a secure garage at home and a semi-secure parking garage at work where I feel comfortable using it. I also really like the idea of exercising the top less figuring if I use the mechanism to raise and lower it 100 times per year, it will last longer than if I use it 500 times per year. So I view it as making my top last longer. YMMV. Attached Images __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-20-2014, 05:48 PM	#8
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,283 View My Garage	How hard is it to get on and off? __________________

04-20-2014, 06:12 PM	#9
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	Very, very easy. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-20-2014, 06:25 PM	#10
walters477 Drives: white 2012 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: minnesota Posts: 43	Will they fit over a sport bar?

04-20-2014, 10:35 PM	#12
Bcarr Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hartland, WI Posts: 271	Cover. Pin not trying to be a jerk here but if you were going to go through all of the trouble to get this out of the trunk, pull it over the car and fasten it in place, wouldn't it just be easier to put the top up? What's the purpose? Maybe I just don't understand.

04-21-2014, 03:34 AM	#13
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	See Post #1. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

04-21-2014, 05:36 PM	#14
c-57d Drives: 14 2SS/RS Triple Black Ragtop LS3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California Bay Area 95008 Posts: 305 View My Garage	Thanks Indydriver, I'll be interested in this once I get the beastie. For my last convertible I would put extra padding in the top folds when I was going to keep the top down and in the boot for extended periods (weeks, months) and never had a wear issue with the top fabric. That top lasted 15 years. Just a thought. -s