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Morning all,
As im shortly to move to richmond and loose my drive parking i was thinking of either paying for an ncp space or getting a car cover. Any ideas on where to get these. I dont particularly want to attract attention so not one with porsche decals all over it would be best!
This might sound like a daft question but i presume you have to wait for the car to cool down b4 you put it on!?
Ta
Phil
As im shortly to move to richmond and loose my drive parking i was thinking of either paying for an ncp space or getting a car cover. Any ideas on where to get these. I dont particularly want to attract attention so not one with porsche decals all over it would be best!
This might sound like a daft question but i presume you have to wait for the car to cool down b4 you put it on!?
Ta
Phil
I've had two covers, for a Boxster S and now my Targa, both from Covercraft. They are custom-made, so if you your car has a spoiler or rear wing you have to let them know. I have a waterproof Weathershield version, keeps it dry and free of bird deposits. No need to wait until the car has cooled down, and no decals if you don't want them. Very good for the old 'peace of mind'.
I know this is a less than helpful post, I got one from my local independant outdoor/fully waterproof/mirror pockets etc for around £150 - now heres the less than helpful part - for the life of me I cant remember the makers name ! Phone Carl at Paragon 01825 830424. Be warned if you have a C4S they fit but are a fraction too tight over the rear, the manufacturers are remaking the templates as Porches have "grown" a bit and will be swapping mine in around 6 weeks.
Parr provide a range of covers.
I don't have any direct experience of them, but it might be another option.
I don't have any direct experience of them, but it might be another option.
I had two Covercraft WEathershields before and I found them lacking in durability (in terms of their waterproofness). I find the Coverzone Monsoon to be a much better solution... completely waterproof with a soft fabric lining, custom fitted per car model, and also heavy enough to withstand the bi-annual storm winds (it also has underbody straps to keep it on the car). Much cheaper too.
jeremyc said:
Parr provide a range of covers.
I don't have any direct experience of them, but it might be another option.
I don't have any direct experience of them, but it might be another option.
Sorry, cross post - Indeed, the Parr ones are the same Coverzone range that I referred to.
jeremyc said:
Parr provide a range of covers.
I don't have any direct experience of them, but it might be another option.
I don't have any direct experience of them, but it might be another option.
Great, I will use these people
If anyone wants to buy my custom made cover for a 996 TT, it's available in classifieds:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/186285.htm
Cheers
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/186285.htm
Cheers
Hi, just a general word of warning with respect to car covers but they can actually cause scratching if dirt is trapped inside them and they move at all in the wind. I bought one for my Elise a few back and stopped using it for this reason - cleaning the car before putting the cover on isn't too practical!
Also, you might need to think about the parking permit issue depending on where the car is going to be parked.
Right, that's my 2p worth!
Chris
Also, you might need to think about the parking permit issue depending on where the car is going to be parked.
Right, that's my 2p worth!
Chris
Try
http://www.classicadditions.com/
They sell a rang eof covers from fully waterproof to custom fit. Very efficient service.
http://www.classicadditions.com/
They sell a rang eof covers from fully waterproof to custom fit. Very efficient service.
As chris_w has mentioned, if you are using your car regularly and then parking it up on an evening then an NCP spot may be more useful. Covering a car with any form of car cover with any day to day road film/dirt etc. will be very unkind to the paintwork as it moves around with the wind and weather. 
Car Covers are for clean cars only IMO.
C.
Car Covers are for clean cars only IMO.
C.
spend your money on secure parking. Park it in the street and you are gonna get knocked at least once a month. Your in london....half the fookers cant park without bouncing off the car infront or behind. I pay for secure parking, I bought a cover too....I can never be arsed to put it on!
911fan said:
I still need advice on this please, how imptnt is the breathable fabric, and is condensation a prob if left for the 3 wk period? Thx.
I saw PolarExpress's cover the other week - nicely made bit of kit and has some overlapping flaps at the roof gutter level that allow ventiliation - presumbaly at a "condensation" level rather than allowing a wet car to dry out.Although, per posts above, can't imagine slinging one on a non-washed car would be too kind to the paint.
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