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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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im gonna need to get a car cover for my trans am. the only one i can seem to find is the SLP one. what do you guys use/suggest.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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Seen this question before. I have the SLP firehawk cover. It's good, mine is wearing fast, little tear on the back corner. It came with the car, so since I have a carport that protects the hawk, I would not spend the money for another one that cost what the SLP one cost. If I didn't have the carport, well different story, I would spend the money.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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I have a wolf Car cover that is pre formed for the car. It is a indoor cover but does repel water, dust etc, and it is breathable.
I myself wouldnt buy another car cover otherthan this, I have had it for about 4 years and it looks, works and feels brand new.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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i got 1 from the cover outlet on ebay and the 1 i got for my car freaking sucks, it dont even cover both sides of the car i can see the side skirts with it on and part of the bumper. they suck do not buy form cover outlet
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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I also have a Wolf and am very happy with it...

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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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California Car Cover all the way. Several fabric choices depending on what you want. I have the plush weave that's cotton with flannel backing so it's super soft on the paint. Since the car is kept inside it works great. I wouldn't waste money on an SLP one. Everyone I've heard that's used it said it was crap and some even said it scratched the paint.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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the thing is i think my car will be outside now. i live with some friends and dont have a garage so its at my parents house now. they are getting tired of it in their garage and thinking of putting it outside. which would hold up best outside?
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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I've heard the Noah and Stormweave California Car Covers are really good for outdoor use.
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Originally Posted by GETGONE
California Car Cover all the way. Several fabric choices depending on what you want. I have the plush weave that's cotton with flannel backing so it's super soft on the paint. Since the car is kept inside it works great. I wouldn't waste money on an SLP one. Everyone I've heard that's used it said it was crap and some even said it scratched the paint.
Where did you get that from exactly. What kind of $$.. Thanks
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 09:39 AM
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Where did you get that from exactly. What kind of $$.. Thanks
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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I just ordered direct from Cal Car Covers from the link above. I think I paid around $170 shipped with a bag for the cover.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Be careful with the SLP covers. I have read that they scratch cars. When I kept my car outdoors I bought a Noah car cover for 159. Did a great job of protecting my car. Now that I use my garage I only cover it during the winter and for that I bought a cheap lightweight ebay cover for 18 bucks. Soft and does not scratch my car yet is very light and provides good dust protection. I have read good things about the Cal Covers as well.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:08 PM
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it doesnt matter what cover you buy and how much you spend,if you get a windy day,then your car will get scratches in it.This is why i dont cover my car,i really like my paint nice and shiny and rain isnt going to hurt a thing,even snow wont,but a car cover WILL leave scratches.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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i have never and will never use a car cover chance of scratches and everything not worth it
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