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Thu Nov 01, 2012 9:08 pm

I have a halfords cover and my cab is bone dry after even heavy rain.I do take it off frequently to check the inside of the car for condensation etc. You should also cover the soft top with a sheet or something as per the instructions in the cover.No problems so far.
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dave525 wrote:I have a halfords cover and my cab is bone dry after even heavy rain.I do take it off frequently to check the inside of the car for condensation etc. You should also cover the soft top with a sheet or something as per the instructions in the cover.No problems so far.
Good info 8)
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Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:09 pm

dave525 wrote:I have a halfords cover and my cab is bone dry after even heavy rain.I do take it off frequently to check the inside of the car for condensation etc. You should also cover the soft top with a sheet or something as per the instructions in the cover.No problems so far.
i plan on buying the halfords advanced cover for my cabby..is the large a good fit?

what type of sheet would you recommend to place on the soft top?
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Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:11 pm

Large will be too big, medium is fine for an E30.
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Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:14 pm

Kedge wrote:Large will be too big, medium is fine for an E30.
even the slightly longer cabbies?
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mk3-ralf wrote:
Kedge wrote:Large will be too big, medium is fine for an E30.
even the slightly longer cabbies?
Never knew cabs were any longer. :?
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Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:23 pm

Kedge wrote:
mk3-ralf wrote:
Kedge wrote:Large will be too big, medium is fine for an E30.
even the slightly longer cabbies?
Never knew cabs were any longer. :?
ive always had it in my mind that they are...maybe im going crazy and just imagining it :s

Can any cabby owners with a Halfords Advanced car cover tel me what size they bought?
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Tue Nov 20, 2012 7:39 am

mine is large and it fits perfectly. I use a cheap soft top cover that just covers the roof.It has 4 straps to hold it down and i got it from a car spares shop for a tenner. I think they recommend this so if its windy the car cover doesnt rub the roof when moving.So far itg good,the best protection short of a nice dry garage.I definatly would check under it at least once a week and i run my car around the block when its dry to blow out any condensation and warm it up.This is only my personal opinion. :)
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:45 pm

i bought a medium cover today and had to return it for a large as i couldn't get the medium on.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 7:54 pm

Just got back from work and found mine in the tesco carpark on the opposite side of the road :x
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how did that happen?
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:09 pm

I'm still deciding whether or not to buy one of these covers.

Is the car perfectly dry underneath after lots of heavy rainfall?
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kangman wrote:how did that happen?
The wind up here is savage mate its broken a military bungee off. Im waiting to see the scratches in the daylight :evil:
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:18 pm

redcar wrote:I'm still deciding whether or not to buy one of these covers.

Is the car perfectly dry underneath after lots of heavy rainfall?
Mine is dry as a bone underneath when it comes off.
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:39 pm

scjimbo wrote:
redcar wrote:I'm still deciding whether or not to buy one of these covers.

Is the car perfectly dry underneath after lots of heavy rainfall?
Mine is dry as a bone underneath when it comes off.
cool, so the cover is nice and breathable as well?

Will have to get one :)

Medium or large 8)
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Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:42 pm

redcar wrote:
scjimbo wrote:
redcar wrote:I'm still deciding whether or not to buy one of these covers.

Is the car perfectly dry underneath after lots of heavy rainfall?
Mine is dry as a bone underneath when it comes off.
cool, so the cover is nice and breathable as well?

Will have to get one :)

Medium or large 8)
Mine is a medium. Its an american Resistanze cover with dupont tyvek middle layer and a flock inner. I can honestly say i have never taken it off and there has been damp or the car has sweated underneath.
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