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tvfreakazoid 10-04-2014 07:22 PM

car cover
 
Should be getting my new Z later this week or so.
Since I won't have room to garage my ride I am thinking about getting a generic car cover. Something that will hold up pretty good to rain & UV protection.
I was looking through amazon (I have a gift card) and they have some covers that varies in price and brands from $25 and up.. Not looking to spend a but loads cause hopefully sometime in may 2015 I'll move out and have a garage.

Just wondering if you guys have any brands in particular that u guys might b using.

Dirk McGurck 10-04-2014 08:15 PM

I have this one.

It works pretty well, but crap can gather underneath it if left covered for too long. I think that's more because the car is under trees, but a little dust is better than sap, leaves, and bird crap.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cigarclifford 10-04-2014 08:50 PM

My 2010 Nismo is at 70,000 miles and daily driven....

When its not in motion the Nismo OEM car cover is always on it....

Pearl White paint looks as good as day one................


GL amigo............



https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart/images/13183l.jpg


:tup:

tvfreakazoid 10-05-2014 05:06 AM

Woah!
Sweet custom cover but not looking to spend that much one.
I was thinking more in the under $100 for sure.
Something generic.
As of now I would use a car cover some what on a daily basis since I don't have room in the garage.
But once I get the room I plan putting in the garage most of the time and use the cover when needed.



Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck (Post 2989007)
I have this one.

It works pretty well, but crap can gather underneath it if left covered for too long. I think that's more because the car is under trees, but a little dust is better than sap, leaves, and bird crap.

Amazon.com: Covercraft Custom Fit Car Cover for Nissan 370Z (UltraTect Fabric, Blue): Automotive


JDubya 10-05-2014 07:55 AM

I'm not sure you're going to find a quality car cover for the price you're looking for. Buying a cheap one can do more harm than good to your car. Note that I said I'm not sure you will find a cheap one; someone on here who knows far more than I do may be able to help you locate one.

http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...er-your-z.html

I'd take a look at that though, just for some reading on what to look for and if its worth it to buy one at all for your specific situation. He recommends covercraft, but they are a bit pricey. If you're in a situation where you really need a car cover though, the price is worth it.

Codename067 10-05-2014 03:05 PM

Ive been wanting one too. I don't like it sitting out under Cali sun.

Crissytal 10-05-2014 07:29 PM

I always worry about the cover doing more harm than good. Mine is a daily driver and I cannot wash the car before putting the cover on everyday. I worry about all the grit and grime the car picks up on the highway going to and from work. That would then get ground in to the paint with the car cover (not to mention get embedded in the cover itself). It seems like a disaster for scratches to me. Am I just being paranoid?

Dirk McGurck 10-05-2014 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crissytal (Post 2989707)
I always worry about the cover doing more harm than good. Mine is a daily driver and I cannot wash the car before putting the cover on everyday. I worry about all the grit and grime the car picks up on the highway going to and from work. That would then get ground in to the paint with the car cover (not to mention get embedded in the cover itself). It seems like a disaster for scratches to me. Am I just being paranoid?

I'll wipe down the car of obvious crap before putting the cover on. But at this point I'm fine with some swirl marks over huge chunks of paint missing due to bird crap and sap.

scottIN 10-06-2014 09:35 AM

An ill fitting cover will beat the crap out of your paint even more than a perfect fit one. Spend the extra money and get the correct one. If it's $100 more, that's less than you would pay to have your car polished out once the generic cover takes it's toll on your paint.

kenchan 10-06-2014 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvfreakazoid (Post 2988985)
Should be getting my new Z later this week or so.
Since I won't have room to garage my ride I am thinking about getting a generic car cover. Something that will hold up pretty good to rain & UV protection.
I was looking through amazon (I have a gift card) and they have some covers that varies in price and brands from $25 and up.. Not looking to spend a but loads cause hopefully sometime in may 2015 I'll move out and have a garage.

Just wondering if you guys have any brands in particular that u guys might b using.

uhhh... you'll want to spend a little more than $25 on a car cover if you care about your car. :ugh2:
cheap ones will actually stick to your paint and transfer this cloudy film when left outside for a long time.

big daddy 10-06-2014 01:36 PM

thanks for the info, just ordered one from concept z :tiphat:

cigarclifford 10-06-2014 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big daddy (Post 2990579)
thanks for the info, just ordered one from concept z :tiphat:

you will find that the fit and finish are first class...

They made a raised area - pocket for the added Nismo wing...

:tup:

big daddy 10-06-2014 01:53 PM

that's awesome


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