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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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What is the best kind of car cover that money can buy to keep all of the elements off my Formula? And where can I find one?
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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I can't compare my cover to any others so I probably won't be a good source. But I have the stormweave from California car covers. When it rains, the cover dries quickly. When it snows on it, the snow is easy to completely brush off and the cover remains dry. After a year, my wax didn't wear off a bit since the day I covered it 5 months earlier.

That's after one season of use. This is merely food for thought.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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I believe I have the same one as Bryan...very nice cover, but it got dirty and I can't find a shop to clean it so its been sitting for a while...

*EDIT* I've got the NOAH
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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Thanks guys, Where are some good places to get one?
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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I got this Wolf. It works great. When you order it, you specify not only what car it is for, but also if you have the factory body kit. It was windy when I took these pics (the day before huricane Katrina) but you get the idea.

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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:35 PM
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I forgot where I bought it, but use a search engine and type in the type you want.....some places have really good deals where you can save a few bucks.....When I bought mine it was the cheapest place but when it was on sale somewhere else they adjusted the price for me....
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http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ory_Code=FBPRO

I am extremely happy with mine and I better be for paying nearly $340 for mine. That was with almost every option black/red two tone and the firebird embroidery.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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theres a company that makes them with teflon so that water just runs right off of it and wont actually penetrate the cover. snow also does not penetrate. ill find the link and post it up.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by phantomzer0
theres a company that makes them with teflon so that water just runs right off of it and wont actually penetrate the cover. snow also does not penetrate. ill find the link and post it up.
I think your talking about the cover from http://www.carmotorsports.com/car_covers.htm I have this cover and absolutely love it. It fits awsome and is very compact when storing it. I payed like $200 for it and it was worth every penny.
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:23 PM
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yeah that is it, i couldnt find the link anywhere!! my bookmarks got wiped out
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Yea. im going to be storing my car this winter in my garage. It wont be outside so i dont need one that stops water and snow, jsut a nice one that keeps all the junk and dust off and wont take off my wax or screw up my paint. iwant this to help my paint...... what would you suggest?
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 11:18 PM
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I don't know of the good covers just for indoor but I would go with the Car Motorsports cover just because if you have to leave the car out over night if you go to a gathering or something, you'll have a good cover.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Superman09
Yea. im going to be storing my car this winter in my garage. It wont be outside so i dont need one that stops water and snow, jsut a nice one that keeps all the junk and dust off and wont take off my wax or screw up my paint. iwant this to help my paint...... what would you suggest?
http://www.calcarcover.com/how_to_select.aspx
it will tell you what each type does....I chose the NOAH even though I use it for indoor, I also have it for the outdoor if I need it
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Ok thanks. So many to choose from. Any one got a suggestion for me fro mthat list? haha. Indoor use only, will be in a cold environment, non heated garage for winter, and needs to protect again all crap and NOT scratch my paint AT ALL! thanks!
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Superman09
Ok thanks. So many to choose from. Any one got a suggestion for me fro mthat list? haha. Indoor use only, will be in a cold environment, non heated garage for winter, and needs to protect again all crap and NOT scratch my paint AT ALL! thanks!
what is your price range? they vary from $150 to $400

I would go with the plushweave if you want to stay on the less expensive side, or the superweave and supremeweave on the expensive side....oh yeah the storage bag is a MUST

Or you could just get a car bubble, those seem cool as hell
http://www.carcapsule.com/
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Originally Posted by SOM _WS6
I think your talking about the cover from http://www.carmotorsports.com/car_covers.htm I have this cover and absolutely love it. It fits awsome and is very compact when storing it. I payed like $200 for it and it was worth every penny.
Looks good! Plus not a bad price. They even make one for my GN woot!
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 04:44 AM
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I had very good luck with my NOAH car cover
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Camaroman_99
I had very good luck with my NOAH car cover
Me too--is dries fast and is easy to put on---mine is custom made for my car.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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i bought a wolf cover from summit several years ago. i either got the wrong one, or it shrunk, because it's always been too short in the front and back. plus, it's starting to tear. i won't buy this one again.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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I had one from SLP and it SUCKS!!!!!!!!!! It left rub marks on my black TA!!!
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