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10-18-2016, 02:28 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Car Cover Recommendations
I picked up a vehicle this past weekend and since neither the HC or bird will be kicked out of the garage, I am looking into vehicle specific car covers. Budget is around $200-$300. California Car Cover and Covercraft seem like good options but looking for some suggestions. The car will be somewhat under trees but will be exposed to some direct sunlight.
The Noah material covers seem to be within my price point but open to other suggestions.
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10-18-2016, 02:33 PM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Can you set up a carport as well?
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10-18-2016, 02:35 PM
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Admin.
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I have a weathershield HP I like for outdoor use
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The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
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10-18-2016, 03:04 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
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ive had 2 NOAH's on my old truck. they both lasted about 2 years out in the elements before they ripped. the second one was replaced under warranty by California car cover they were very strait forward with it once i sent them pics.
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10-18-2016, 03:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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I've had my California Car Cover for almost 10 years now. Very happy with it.
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10-18-2016, 04:40 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Can you set up a carport as well?
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I could but not a fan of the look.
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Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
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81 Turbo TA
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10-18-2016, 05:28 PM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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I was told covers do more damage than good so my bird sits nekkid
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10-18-2016, 06:20 PM
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Stalker
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They make an exterior grade car capsule. And you could even use it on the other cars if need be. Not cheap but worth it imo. I have a indoor one and so does jersey mike. I have no complaints and will soon be using mine to store my notchback for the winter in my old damp work garage.
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10-18-2016, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Cali stormweave for outdoor
NOAH for indoor and occasional outdoor.
Happy with both
Stormweave cover will fade though.
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10-19-2016, 08:15 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThoR294
I was told covers do more damage than good so my bird sits nekkid
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Cover is not ideal as if the car isn't clean when used, the paint will be scratched. However, I'd rather deal with that versus having it get covered in tree garbage, snow, etc. Basically I am debating the lesser of two evils.
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Originally Posted by V
They make an exterior grade car capsule. And you could even use it on the other cars if need be. Not cheap but worth it imo. I have a indoor one and so does jersey mike. I have no complaints and will soon be using mine to store my notchback for the winter in my old damp work garage.
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More than I wish to spend at this time but interesting idea. It would look awful funny in the driveway though.
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Originally Posted by TaKid455
Cali stormweave for outdoor
NOAH for indoor and occasional outdoor.
Happy with both
Stormweave cover will fade though.
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I'm leaning towards the Stormweave. Fading is not a concern as long as the car is protected. Seems the Noahs can work fine but may not hold up after a couple years.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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10-19-2016, 09:04 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Just send the wife on vaca for a weekend and bring the garage out to the end of the driveway like i said
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10-19-2016, 09:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow
Just send the wife on vaca for a weekend and bring the garage out to the end of the driveway like i said
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Good idea but that will snowball terribly.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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10-19-2016, 09:35 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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I can offer you a nice breezeway in a safe neighborhood for it to live.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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10-19-2016, 09:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
I can offer you a nice breezeway in a safe neighborhood for it to live.
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Heard there are firearm owners in that area. Not sure if safe or errbody gonna die.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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10-19-2016, 10:03 AM
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Vent Windows Forever!
The looser the waistband, the deeper the quicksand. Or so I have read.
Feather-light suspension, Konis just couldn't hold. I'm so glad I took a look inside your showroom doors.
Hey everybody, it's good to have you on the Baba-too-da-ba-too-ba-ba-buh-doo-ga-ga-bop-a-dop
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10-19-2016, 10:04 AM
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10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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I got mine at www.carcovers.com after doing a bit of research a few years ago. Since it will never/hardly ever be outside I was less concerned with Sun and UV and Ice protection but more concerned with the fleece inner material and fitment. Fits the vehicle well. free shipping. has served its purpose very well over the years; but again.. simply only used on the car in the garage when i am doing other non-car related projects and work in the garage.
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10-19-2016, 10:17 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
Good idea but that will snowball terribly.
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Like into partial second floor of garage addition so there is a manly man man loft overlooking all the horsepower?
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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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10-19-2016, 10:51 AM
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10 Second Club
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Quit fooling around and get an enclosed trailer.
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10-19-2016, 11:05 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
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It is helpful. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by IROCZman15
I got mine at www.carcovers.com after doing a bit of research a few years ago. Since it will never/hardly ever be outside I was less concerned with Sun and UV and Ice protection but more concerned with the fleece inner material and fitment. Fits the vehicle well. free shipping. has served its purpose very well over the years; but again.. simply only used on the car in the garage when i am doing other non-car related projects and work in the garage.
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Thanks for the input. If I can get at least a couple years out of one for not crazy money, that will work.
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Originally Posted by LS1ow
Like into partial second floor of garage addition so there is a manly man man loft overlooking all the horsepower?
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Glass floor, mirror on new ceiling.
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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10-19-2016, 11:20 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KirkEvil
Quit fooling around and get an enclosed trailer.
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Best option right here!
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10-19-2016, 11:34 AM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Best option right here!
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But I have no racecars!
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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10-19-2016, 11:40 AM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
But I have no racecars! ![nick](http://www.njfboa.org/forums/images/smilies/nick.gif)
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Bro, pop the hood.
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repo bigals turd gen and part it out to a loving home
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10-19-2016, 11:43 AM
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Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla / Admin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blackbirdws6
But I have no racecars! ![nick](http://www.njfboa.org/forums/images/smilies/nick.gif)
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Until the one day when you get a sweet deal on a Pro Mod. If it's gonna be anybody on the 'boa, it's gonna be you.
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10-19-2016, 12:36 PM
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11 Second Club
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What is this vehicle you picked up?
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10-19-2016, 12:43 PM
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Lord of the rings / 10 Second Club / Meet Coordinator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LTb1ow
Bro, pop the hood.
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Is it weird I watched the OG movie last night?
Quote:
Originally Posted by WildBillyT
Until the one day when you get a sweet deal on a Pro Mod. If it's gonna be anybody on the 'boa, it's gonna be you. ![nick](http://www.njfboa.org/forums/images/smilies/nick.gif)
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And on that day, decisions will be made.
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Originally Posted by jeff wilson
What is this vehicle you picked up?
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94 Supra
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97 T/A Ram Air Convt
Forever dyno queen / 777rwhp 662 rwtq @ 17lbs / 10.2 @ 140
'24 Corvette Z06
17 Sierra 2500HD Dmax
81 Turbo TA
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