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Scott Thompson
TryHard
NSW
1jzgte tt
Posts: 70
Reg: 07-2005
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has anyone had any bad experiences with car covers?im thinking of getting one but have heard they scratch the crap out of the car and also they sweat when left out in the sun.anyone heard of this ,or have had these problems? |
James Harris
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 131
Reg: 07-2005
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Mine never scratched my Mini...
Dont buy some •••••• one, gotta get a decent one that wont rip and fade and get all tatty in the weather.
Just remember tho, everybody loves sneaking a peak and whats under the wrapper !!
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Scott Thompson
TryHard
NSW
1jzgte tt
Posts: 71
Reg: 07-2005
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so what is a decent one?what brand is the one covering the brick? |
David Vaughan
TryHard
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 453
Reg: 07-2005
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So, what is a decent one James? Brand? Construction? Typical price? |
David Vaughan
TryHard
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 454
Reg: 07-2005
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Snap, Scott  |
James Harris
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 132
Reg: 07-2005
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Oh ... ok..
I have a MOTORPRO car cover... it was originally for a medium sized car so it well and truely swallows my poor mini !!
made from Polypropylene, copes wit UV and yes it breaths. Umm price : FREEEEE -came off my sisters car.
ALthough, its not water proof or anything, those ones are pretty hexy. |
Scott Thompson
TryHard
NSW
1jzgte tt
Posts: 73
Reg: 07-2005
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you after one to dave lol.my farkin landlord wants the shed.pissed off |
David Vaughan
TryHard
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 457
Reg: 07-2005
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I will probably buy one. I have more cars than people here at the moment (23yo "child" overseas) and even borrowing a neighbour's garage does not quite get everything under cover. |
Mike Triggs
TryHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 135
Reg: 07-2005
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During our last holidays I left both cars (Soarer & Wizard) under covers, both Aungers. When we came back the Wizard was covered in a "bloom" which luckily polished off easily. Rereading the containers it said that the covers should be left on for only 36 hours ( I left them on a month!). That left me wondering what the hell good they are if they're only good for 36 hrs? |
Chris Ryan
Tinkerer
QLD
V8
Posts: 10
Reg: 09-2005
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I have a non-waterproof cover which works fine for me (i'll have to dig out the packet for specifics). It's fairly soft, so no scratching, has elastic on both ends, and clips which go under the car to hold it on in the winds.
It was about $25 for the large size from memory. There was also a waterproof cover available for around $50, which had a breather up the top to stop any thing breeding underneath. |
Robert Carlyon
Tinkerer
NSW
UZZ32 GT-L V8
Posts: 11
Reg: 07-2005
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I also have a non-waterproof one that feels like its made of parachute silk or something similar.
Its never scratched the car, but the elastic has come unhooked in high winds (mind you someone could have lifted it to have a peek).
The one drawback I found is, its bloody heavy and hard to handle when its wet! |
Alan Carter
Tinkerer
Vic
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 23
Reg: 07-2005
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OK, I'll ask the question - What is a Wizard Mike??? |
Jeff Harper
Trader
NSW
UZZ32 Active V8
Posts: 418
Reg: 07-2005
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A male person with magical powers, as in Lord of The Rings. Gandalf, Samanthas father. |
Grant Gablish
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer JZZ30 (L)
Posts: 12
Reg: 07-2005
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LOL @ Jeff.......
Anyhow, I use an Autotechnica cover .
Its fleecy on the inside and pretty much 100% waterproof. The cats like getting their claws into it, so not as waterproof now.
It has elastic around the bottom of it so it fits pretty snug. About $140 from memory. |
Benny Gammelmark
DieHard
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 727
Reg: 07-2005
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I bought one of them in the UK for my beemer. They are really good.
The one I bought was silver on the outside - to reflect light/heat and fleecy on the inside like Grant said.
I think I paid around 40 quid for it 15 years ago.
They're also very good against ice and snow. No scraping in the mornings. |
Jeff Wilkins
TryHard
South Australia
JZZ30 GT-TL
Posts: 113
Reg: 07-2005
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The Autotechnica's are a wonderful cover, they dont sweat and providing you dont put it on a dirty car, it wont scratch. I got one without the door opening (dont like Zips near my paintwork thanks very much!). XL fits the soarer like a glove.
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Alan Chow
Tinkerer
Vic
TT
Posts: 52
Reg: 09-2005
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i've seen some soarer ones on ebay that you can get from the US. dunno what the quality is like.. you might wanna check it out |
Mike Triggs
TryHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 137
Reg: 07-2005
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The Wizard's a JDM Isuzu Frontera (aka Holden, Vauxhall, Opel, Isuzu Rodeo in US) with 3.0 turbodiesel, only available in Japan. Pretty quick for a diesel.
It has an aftermarket (or dealer fitted) "aero" kit with 6 Cibies at the front. Plick to keep clean on the dirt road to the "office". I rarely take the Soarer to work for that reason (plus the fact it's actually my wife's car ) |
Mike Triggs
TryHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 138
Reg: 07-2005
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Here's a pic
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James Harris
TryHard
QLD
TT
Posts: 134
Reg: 07-2005
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that is PHATT !!
oh and for cheaper covers... just check out ebay.. im sure some people would be sellin em *new or second hand* |
Vinh Bui
TryHard
NSW
UZZ31
Posts: 97
Reg: 07-2005
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Boo, if only I had gone out and purchased one for myself.. would've prevented the stupid rain from ruining my efforts the day before when I washed my car. |
Alan Carter
Tinkerer
Vic
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 24
Reg: 07-2005
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Jeff, how much did the Autotechnica cover cost you?
Is it easy to put on by yourself? |
Jeff Wilkins
TryHard
South Australia
JZZ30 GT-TL
Posts: 116
Reg: 07-2005
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To be honest Alan, I dont remember how much it cost, was around the $100 mark though (Autobarn). Its a piece of cake to put on by yourself. It has 'rear' written on the back (duh!) and from whichever end you start at you just put the elastisized bit under the bar/lip then pull the rest over. It has 2 straps that can be connected beneath the car if you can be bothered doing them up. Ive only used them once, while we were experiencing some gale force winds, just to be sure it didnt take off like a kite. |
David Vaughan
TryHard
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 485
Reg: 07-2005
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Large Autotechnicas are around the $150 mark at Repco at the moment. Large is up to 4.91m (the Soarer is 4.86m) and XL up to 5.1m. There was an interesting one at Autopro, a Tyvek (DuPont) fabric which is unlined but very light, and washable, but supposed to be very strong. It could be the "parachute silk" one which Robert mentioned. About $130 as I recall. |
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