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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 09:15 PM
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Car Covers ???

What is the best car cover for New England weather? want one that won't scratch in wind. Thanks new to board and was wondering if there are any f-body clubs near me [ Gloucester/North shore Massachusetts] Thanks
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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check out www.calcarcover.com they have several different types of covers, the higher end models are what you're looking for. They get pretty expensive though. I bought the stormweave one and it held up fine through the winter/snow. It was about 180s shipped.
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Old Apr 20, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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Thanks I was thinking of a storm weve or nova material just wondering what you guys have had luck with don't want to spend 200 $ on a cover I won't be happy with. Thanks
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Get the $40 one at advanced auto just because it has a nice camaro on the box
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 06:46 PM
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I have a Noah car cover and have had very good luck with it. The cover is fit to my 87 IROC very well and I have not had any problems with it to date. Although I keep my car in storage for the winter, I use my cover every day from Spring-Fall - unless it rains very hard for several hours at a time it keeps the car perfectly dry. (By the way - I live in CT).

I do not recommend a universal car cover as they tend to not fit well, catch wind underneath the cover, and lift off the car.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:17 PM
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i have a wolf (noah) cover that i believe i paid 140 for. i'm very happy with the fit as it's real tight and to the lines for those windy days which is great. i hate to have the car sitting out side but when it has to that's the best way.

they also have a provisional option for the 91-92 aero spoiler which is nice for those who have it.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by PyRo9862
Get the $40 one at advanced auto just because it has a nice camaro on the box
I have this one. It breathes a little to well and lets some dust through. This cover is meant for indoor use only. However, it is very soft and won't scratch your car if it slides around a bit.
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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Thanks, it's going to be the noha or weather shield [ weather shield is machine washable and keeps water out better but is 60$ more ] Does any one have the weathershield?
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Old Apr 21, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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Go to Ebay and get one...I got a brand new CAli car cover for $40 I forgot which kind but it was the 4 layer type.
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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 01:48 AM
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Here is a couple of pictures of my car cover...Its made by a company called cover craft(i think)...I got it from kragen for free....Buddy owed me something =)...Fits perfect...A little bit of dust gets in but nothing drastic...Here are the pics.




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Old Apr 25, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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that's way to loose for an outdoor cover....
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Old Apr 26, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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Originally posted by Kandied91z
that's way to loose for an outdoor cover....

i cant complain...it was free
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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no matter how soft your cover is if dirt gets blown up under it (very common) is ganna get scratched and blown around. I got one from walmart... all i got to do is tie it down well.

I actually dont like any car covers now unless your parked inside and dont mind washing your car EVERY time before you put the cover on. Also if your leaving it outside make sure your not leaving it for more then a month cause fine dirt is bound to blow up under it. Ive had to wash my car after takeing my cover off once because it lets rain under it(they all do if it rains alot) then the dirt sticks to it even more cause its taking longer to dry. If your leaving the car outside i suggest not getting one but if your parking it in a garage use one and never take the cover out side or put it on a dirty car cause how do you wash them you cant??? Once dirt is on it it will just keep scratching your car even more. Get a cover for less then 100bucks. Cause if you pay too much why not save your money and spend it on a paint job or a professional wetsand and polish with the proper compounds.
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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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Well ive had it on my camaro for about 1 year and it hasnt collected any dirt that has scratched my paint....Even with the new paint job,it hasnt scratched the paint...There is a lock that i put on it that makes it snug...Either way,it fits my taste and does it purpose
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