Canopy carports

omgwtfreally · 04-19-2017, 11:02 PM

Any recommendations on canopy carports, 360, $100-$250 range I was looking on amazon

JARblue · 04-20-2017, 08:37 AM

Waste of money. Get a real garage.

Jayhovah · 04-20-2017, 09:55 AM

Harbor Freight has some inexpensive options... check the reviews online before buying though.

God-Speed · 04-20-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Waste of money. Get a real garage.

With Jarblue. However if you go that route, make sure to anchor it down.

SouthArk370Z · 04-20-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by omgwtfreally

Any recommendations on canopy carports, 360, $100-$250 range I was looking on amazon

Anything in that price range isn't going to be worth having. It won't hold up to sun and weather. Personally, I'd spend the "extra" money and get a metal carport cover (with closed sides if needed).

As others have mentioned, make sure whatever you get is anchored well.

Chuck33079 · 04-20-2017, 11:13 AM

Let's not pretend that this guy won't take a look at all the advice here and then go and do exactly the opposite. Again.

solidus · 04-20-2017, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Let's not pretend that this guy won't take a look at all the advice here and then go and do exactly the opposite. Again.

Hey guy's I got a great deal on a 6x6 Easy up pop tent.

Chuck33079 · 04-20-2017, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by solidus

Hey guy's I got a great deal on a 6x6 Easy up pop tent.

Did you get it at 12% interest making payments until the end of time?

solidus · 04-20-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Did you get it at 12% interest making payments until the end of time?

Yup , Fingerhut plus.

sx moneypit · 04-21-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Did you get it at 12% interest making payments until the end of time?

cv129 · 04-21-2017, 05:38 PM

Ok I'll bite...

Type - You can buy actual carport or a pop-up canopy.
Size - You want at least a 10x10 with straight legs. Bigger if space allows.
Legs - You want straight legs, not slanted one (because they give smaller shade...a 10x10 slanted leg canopy only gives an 8x8 shade). Pay attention to the dimension of the legs, some bigger pop-up canopies have beefier hexagon shaped legs.
Other Details - the joints, locking mechanisms, weight, fabrics, ("water resistant" does NOT equal to "water proof"), whether a rolling storage bag is included.
Accessories - the weight plate, weight bags, anchoring stakes and ropes that may come with the package are fine for an afternoon, but not as a long term anchoring solution. A strong gust of wind hitting a 10x10 canopy/carport can generate easily a few hundred pounds of lifting force, and those smooth edge plastic anchoring stakes won't do. Best to invest in real metal spiral anchors and ratchet tie/down. Check the holding force rating on both.

If you are using this as a semi long term solution, you better buy one that's strong.

omgwtfreally · 04-21-2017, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Waste of money. Get a real garage.

Lol in trying

omgwtfreally · 04-21-2017, 10:46 PM

Hey, thanks for all the feedback and advice, im just going to move instead and get a real garage, I watched a bunches of YouTube videos of those carports crashing into the car and scrapping it etc etc

omgwtfreally · 04-21-2017, 10:47 PM

That being said, I have a question so, like I take my car through the car wash, and the grill in and around the wing still dirt, what do you guys use to clean that? I was going to just use my wipes? But recommendation are welcome thanks guys!

omgwtfreally · 04-21-2017, 11:15 PM

While we are on the subject, microfiber don't seem like a good way to dry or wipe up anything it breaks off little peices

04-19-2017, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
omgwtfreally Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2017 370z sport+tech Rep Power: 10	Canopy carports Any recommendations on canopy carports, 360, $100-$250 range I was looking on amazon

04-20-2017, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Waste of money. Get a real garage. kenchan and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Let's not pretend that this guy won't take a look at all the advice here and then go and do exactly the opposite. Again. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

04-21-2017, 05:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,250 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Ok I'll bite... Type - You can buy actual carport or a pop-up canopy. Size - You want at least a 10x10 with straight legs. Bigger if space allows. Legs - You want straight legs, not slanted one (because they give smaller shade...a 10x10 slanted leg canopy only gives an 8x8 shade). Pay attention to the dimension of the legs, some bigger pop-up canopies have beefier hexagon shaped legs. Other Details - the joints, locking mechanisms, weight, fabrics, ("water resistant" does NOT equal to "water proof"), whether a rolling storage bag is included. Accessories - the weight plate, weight bags, anchoring stakes and ropes that may come with the package are fine for an afternoon, but not as a long term anchoring solution. A strong gust of wind hitting a 10x10 canopy/carport can generate easily a few hundred pounds of lifting force, and those smooth edge plastic anchoring stakes won't do. Best to invest in real metal spiral anchors and ratchet tie/down. Check the holding force rating on both. If you are using this as a semi long term solution, you better buy one that's strong. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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04-21-2017, 10:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
omgwtfreally Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2017 370z sport+tech Rep Power: 10	Hey, thanks for all the feedback and advice, im just going to move instead and get a real garage, I watched a bunches of YouTube videos of those carports crashing into the car and scrapping it etc etc

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omgwtfreally Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2017 370z sport+tech Rep Power: 10	That being said, I have a question so, like I take my car through the car wash, and the grill in and around the wing still dirt, what do you guys use to clean that? I was going to just use my wipes? But recommendation are welcome thanks guys!

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omgwtfreally Base Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 116 Drives: 2017 370z sport+tech Rep Power: 10	While we are on the subject, microfiber don't seem like a good way to dry or wipe up anything it breaks off little peices