which cover?

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xcentric

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722 posts

219 months

Friday 2nd December 2016
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thinking of a not too expensive cover for the 7 - it's stored for the winter under cover but open fronted shed - which might get doors on in the near future - so sort of indoors, sort of not. Wondering if an all-weather cover is more flexible e.g. useful when away too, and just that bit tougher. Seen the storm force ones advertised http://www.stormcarcovers.co.uk/collections/stormf... - but I also like the look of the stretchy type ones e.g. http://www.retroclassiccarparts.com/caterham-soft-...

Is the possible flexibility of the outdoor one offset by it's presumably slightly less breathable nature, esp for a car that is mostly under cover (if exposed to foggy mornings, etc?)

thoughts and experiences would be helpful - thanks.

Amris

157 posts

168 months

Monday 5th December 2016
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Hamilton Classics are generally regarded as the best covers for Caterhams, you get a discount too if you are a member of the Lotus7 Club!

I would be weary of putting a cover on a car which might move around through. If the wind catches it it can rub it slowly removes the lacquer coat of paint. If you do a quick search on PH you will find a number of thread on it.