Do you reckon it would be too big for a 3.2 Carrera? [
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steveoz32
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I've been toying with the idea of getting one, although the car lives in the garage which is part of the house so doesn't get overly cold etc, it's easy to walk past and slip / bump into it or worse for someone to drop something on it - escpecially seeing as my exercise room and bar is right next to the car!
I don't think I would want to spend silly money on a tailored one though, just something to cover it to present the odd mishap,
I don't think I would want to spend silly money on a tailored one though, just something to cover it to present the odd mishap,
ORIGINAL: Richard Hamilton
Do you reckon it would be too big for a 3.2 Carrera? [
LOL maybe, maybe not, but it'll cost ya to find out![8D]
I'll give it back to you when you have something to keep Tony's car company [
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adrian996
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I don't know about the ones on eBay, sorry. You can stick the lightweight ones on a 40 deg wash when they get dirty and they come up like new.
I've had a lightweight one for years but I'm now using one of their outdoor heavyweight ones. These are much better suited for what I need but the big disadvantage compared to the lightweight ones is that the car has to be bone dry before you cover it - otherwise the moisture just sits on the car until you next remove the cover.
The lightweight ones are semi-permiable so you can put the cover over a soaking car and it will dry out. It works - I've tried it.
Having a cover suits my needs as my car is pretty much concours and gets very little use (850 miles in the last year) and is only used in dry, salt-free environments. As a result of this I've only ever put the cover on to the car after it's just been washed and dried. This is far from practical for most people but I have a £250 Citroen diesel with 175,000 miles on that I use all the time. [] I would strongly suggest that you make some considerations before you splash out on a cover as one of the real no - no's is to put a cover on to a dirty car. You'll get swirls and all manner of nastiness if you make a habit of doing that. If you don't think that you'll be able to avoid this then there's a pretty strong argument for not bothering with a cover at all....[8|]
The cover is great for me - but my circumstances are far from 'normal' I would say. (ie. I have a 'garage queen' - without a garage!).
One thing is certain, if nothing else any cover will provide you with a great deterrent against 'interest' in your parked car! Very rarely has anyone been able to guess what car is under my cover.
Having said that I did once know a guy who bought a cover for his 911 - with a massive Porsche badge the size of the bonnet on the front!!![]
Adrian.
I've had a lightweight one for years but I'm now using one of their outdoor heavyweight ones. These are much better suited for what I need but the big disadvantage compared to the lightweight ones is that the car has to be bone dry before you cover it - otherwise the moisture just sits on the car until you next remove the cover.
The lightweight ones are semi-permiable so you can put the cover over a soaking car and it will dry out. It works - I've tried it.
Having a cover suits my needs as my car is pretty much concours and gets very little use (850 miles in the last year) and is only used in dry, salt-free environments. As a result of this I've only ever put the cover on to the car after it's just been washed and dried. This is far from practical for most people but I have a £250 Citroen diesel with 175,000 miles on that I use all the time. [
] I would strongly suggest that you make some considerations before you splash out on a cover as one of the real no - no's is to put a cover on to a dirty car. You'll get swirls and all manner of nastiness if you make a habit of doing that. If you don't think that you'll be able to avoid this then there's a pretty strong argument for not bothering with a cover at all....[8|] The cover is great for me - but my circumstances are far from 'normal' I would say. (ie. I have a 'garage queen' - without a garage!).
One thing is certain, if nothing else any cover will provide you with a great deterrent against 'interest' in your parked car! Very rarely has anyone been able to guess what car is under my cover.
Having said that I did once know a guy who bought a cover for his 911 - with a massive Porsche badge the size of the bonnet on the front!!![
]Adrian.
adrian996
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+1. Yes, too much Zymol (other waxes are available[]) and a breeze makes putting your cover on very tricky - a bit like trying to juggle blancmange! I always try to rope the wife in to helping me. Or I gently place half a breeze block on top of one of the front wings, trapping the cover down so that I can get some purchase on the thing and pull it over the back of the car.
....ONLY KIDDING!!!
And BTW, there just happens to be a guy at Classic Additions called Adrian and I can only congratulate him on that. I have absolutely no relationship with the firm at all.
Adrian.
]) and a breeze makes putting your cover on very tricky - a bit like trying to juggle blancmange! I always try to rope the wife in to helping me. Or I gently place half a breeze block on top of one of the front wings, trapping the cover down so that I can get some purchase on the thing and pull it over the back of the car.....ONLY KIDDING!!!
And BTW, there just happens to be a guy at Classic Additions called Adrian and I can only congratulate him on that. I have absolutely no relationship with the firm at all.
Adrian.
ORIGINAL: Melv
+1 -and believe Adrian will give you PCGB discount.!![
BTW, polish the car too much and the cover is a pig to put on on yer own!![
adrian996
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Thanks, Steve. But I think that 'good' might be understating it a bit in this case. []
I've owned it since 1994, it's still on its original clutch, master cylinder, water pump, oil pump, diesel pump and.......wait for it.......exhaust. I can't believe it myself!!
The lack of any turbo means two things: the engine is completely under stressed - and the car is slower than molasses!! It also makes the experience of getting in to my 911 all the more exhilarating!!
But this is nothing. A mate of mine has a Peugeot 205 van with the same 1.9 non-turbo XUD engine in it that has covered 435,000 miles![&:] I just change the oil and filter every 5K miles - the secret of keeping any diesel happy!![]
] I've owned it since 1994, it's still on its original clutch, master cylinder, water pump, oil pump, diesel pump and.......wait for it.......exhaust. I can't believe it myself!!
The lack of any turbo means two things: the engine is completely under stressed - and the car is slower than molasses!! It also makes the experience of getting in to my 911 all the more exhilarating!!
But this is nothing. A mate of mine has a Peugeot 205 van with the same 1.9 non-turbo XUD engine in it that has covered 435,000 miles![&:] I just change the oil and filter every 5K miles - the secret of keeping any diesel happy!![
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steveoz32
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Blimey, the french can make cars
Before I bought the wife a mini I got her a 206, very low mileage and only a couple of years old, but it fell apart very quickly.
I also had a 306 as a daily hack for a bit, that aged very quickly too, both developed more electrical issues than I care to think of, and bits fell off of them too lol.
That said I use an MG at the moment, fantastic value for what it is, people will say thet they are unreliable I suppose, but the KV6 is a pretty strong motor.
Cheers,
Before I bought the wife a mini I got her a 206, very low mileage and only a couple of years old, but it fell apart very quickly.
I also had a 306 as a daily hack for a bit, that aged very quickly too, both developed more electrical issues than I care to think of, and bits fell off of them too lol.
That said I use an MG at the moment, fantastic value for what it is, people will say thet they are unreliable I suppose, but the KV6 is a pretty strong motor.
Cheers,
adrian996
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Don't get me wrong, I think that it's very much pot-luck with any car, especially French ones! I've heard some woeful stories about Citroens and Peugoets!! I think that I've just got a Monday morning car as opposed to a Friday afternoon one! Or a post-French lunch one for that matter!![]
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steveoz32
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That's what I always think, and mine was definitely one where the chaps at longbridge were having a good day.
I had the thermostat go on me and then engine quickly overheated at motorway speeds, it could have easily caused damage, but 29.00 and a few hours cursing to fit (sits right in the V had to strip a ton off), she fired up and went as good as gold, 20k later and still purrs fine
I had the thermostat go on me and then engine quickly overheated at motorway speeds, it could have easily caused damage, but 29.00 and a few hours cursing to fit (sits right in the V had to strip a ton off), she fired up and went as good as gold, 20k later and still purrs fine
adrian996
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ORIGINAL: steveoz32
That's what I always think, and mine was definitely one where the chaps at longbridge were having a good day.
I had the thermostat go on me and then engine quickly overheated at motorway speeds, it could have easily caused damage, but 29.00 and a few hours cursing to fit (sits right in the V had to strip a ton off), she fired up and went as good as gold, 20k later and still purrs fine
Yep! Wish I could say the same for my 'other' car![
] (And I'm afraid that I don't subscribe to the 'lack of use' brigade, before anyone starts!!). Five years old and 25k miles....new RMS.....new clutch....new washer motor....new brake discs......knackered coil packs....loads of tracking issues........just a minute.......just a minute......I'll think of something else in a while. []sara.lolisari
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For an outdoor car cover, I’d recommend prioritizing one that's waterproof, UV-resistant, and durable for long-term exposure. Brands like Covercraft or Stormforce are worth considering for high-quality options. If you liked your Classic Additions cover, £50 seems like a reasonable deal for a replacement. However, ensure it’s machine washable or easy to clean without risk of damage. Also, always double-check the fit for your specific car model!
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