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Post Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:07 am

Hi guys,

Will be putting the car on the driveway for a while so I can save up and get it overhauled at some point.

Anyone got any suggestions for a decent cover? Not looking to spend loads and loads but want it to be half decent and not look too shody given how long it's likely to be on the driveway for.

Cheers,

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Post Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:11 am

Elite car care have got high quality tailored ones, they're not cheap though, £200 upwards
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Post Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:31 pm

I have a halfords large.Car bone dry under it.Just check for condensation inside weekly
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Post Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:48 pm

Thanks guys.

Was looking to spend £100 or less ideally but would be great if I could get one that is taylored to the shape of the car rather than the generic car shape.
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Post Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:12 pm

http://www.classicadditions.com/soft-indoor-covers.html

i've got one of these, they are nice, i've been very pleased
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 11:02 am

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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 1:45 pm

jimbom30cab wrote:http://www.classicadditions.com/soft-indoor-covers.html

i've got one of these, they are nice, i've been very pleased
whats it like jim ? is it really soft or a bit durable aswell ? suitable for garage covering in a non heated type garage ?
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:09 pm

jimbom30cab wrote:http://www.classicadditions.com/soft-indoor-covers.html

i've got one of these, they are nice, i've been very pleased
Thanks but am looking for an outdoor cover-seems to be indoor...
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:27 pm

I've got a few outdoor covers and this is the best I've got -

http://www.covercraft-europe.com/our-co ... index.html

I've got the Stormforce cover and I much prefer the above -

http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/stormforce.htm

For indoor use I use the Sahara -

http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/sahara.htm

All of the above fit the sport and the M3.
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:30 pm

whats the sahara like what sort of material/finish ? looks a good price at £57
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:32 pm

The Sahara is nice fit cover, keeps the dust at bay.
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:36 pm

what do you think it would be like for a winter/all year round cover in an un heated garage ? will it be really breathable and not trap moisture or condensate ?
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:41 pm

I can't see it being a problem. My garage is unheated and I've never noticed condensation and it always look fresh when the cover is removed.

I use the Noah car cover in another garage that is heated, never had problems in both locations.
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:45 pm

cheers mate, sounds ideal
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 10:57 pm

kieran325 wrote:I've got a few outdoor covers and this is the best I've got -

http://www.covercraft-europe.com/our-co ... index.html

I've got the Stormforce cover and I much prefer the above -

http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/stormforce.htm

For indoor use I use the Sahara -

http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/sahara.htm

All of the above fit the sport and the M3.
Thanks! How much was the outdoor covercraft one?
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