Car cover for Monaro...?

Car cover for Monaro...?

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willisit

2,140 posts

230 months

Saturday 1st September 2012
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http://www.classicadditions.com/car-covers.html

I have both an indoor and outdoor cover from these guys - they were about £85 a pop (although both purchased at shows like the Festival of Speed) and have never let me down. They know the car (VXR) so had the right size in stock. I have to recommend them as I've gone through cheaper covers elsewhere and it was a waste of money.

The Seer

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664 posts

210 months

Saturday 1st September 2012
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Gary H 2008 said:


Thanks for the link

Would you say these covers are very good quality? Have you had your's for a while? No scratching,rubbing or marks from it on the paintwork?

The Seer

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664 posts

210 months

Saturday 1st September 2012
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willisit said:
www.classicadditions.com/car-covers.html

I have both an indoor and outdoor cover from these guys - they were about £85 a pop (although both purchased at shows like the Festival of Speed) and have never let me down. They know the car (VXR) so had the right size in stock. I have to recommend them as I've gone through cheaper covers elsewhere and it was a waste of money.


Have you purchased the lightweight breathable or the heavy duty water proof item for exterior usage?

Gary H 2008

3,507 posts

188 months

Saturday 1st September 2012
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6 weeks now and I am genuinely blown away by how good the quality is...and I'm a little fussy about my car

Gary H 2008

3,507 posts

188 months

Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Just bumping for IXLR8 : Gary - I've sent you a mail, but just in case:







You'll have no problem with length - even with an R8 rear spoiler - and as the Monaro isn't as tall the sides should cover the sills nicely.

IXLR8

2,025 posts

148 months

Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Thats wicked thanks Gary... thumbup
I've now ordered one and at that price its a no brainer...
It will be garaged as well,but need to put the car out of harms way while we are having 2 more built..
But as usual we are still waiting for the builders smash
Probably be snowing before they finish laugh

Gary H 2008

3,507 posts

188 months

Tuesday 4th September 2012
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NP, glad I could help - garaged as well, blimey When mine was garaged, 2 double cotton sheets sufficed

KMud

2,924 posts

155 months

Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Reading this forum is costing me money again redface

Ta Gary.

IXLR8

2,025 posts

148 months

Tuesday 4th September 2012
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Gary H 2008 said:
NP, glad I could help - garaged as well, blimey biggrin When mine was garaged, 2 double cotton sheets sufficed smile
Yeah but mine will be outside until building work completed... So God only knows how long it's going to be before it gets it's home back lol

IXLR8

2,025 posts

148 months

Tuesday 4th September 2012
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KMud said:
Reading this forum is costing me money again redface

Ta Gary.
But well worth every penny.....
Well I try to convince myself thats the reason .... lol

desert fox

287 posts

161 months

Saturday 8th September 2012
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Gary H 2008 said:
After buying the cheapest ones I could (three times) and them either not being waterproof, too flimsey or just too small, I finally took the plunge on a Semi-tailored fully waterproof and fully lined outdoor cover.

Absolutely waterproof and lined with a fluffy cotton lining it's heavy (c.8KG) so won't move around and has one central pair of holes for a chord if needed. It's long enough for the R8 and with the windows folded in goes right down to the sill - so for a Monaro would be a great fit.

Really impressed with the quality of it - and the best bit is it was around £40 on ebay. Will dig out details if anyone's interested.


Got my cover for the VXR from here www.theultimatefinish.co.uk

First cover was too small (rear spoiler) had to buy size E. Monaro will probably need a size smaller.

Edited by desert fox on Saturday 8th September 14:37

The Seer

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664 posts

210 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Gary H 2008 said:
Just bumping for IXLR8 : Gary - I've sent you a mail, but just in case:

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You'll have no problem with length - even with an R8 rear spoiler - and as the Monaro isn't as tall the sides should cover the sills nicely.


Ordered the other week, came through very quickly!

Length is fine as you say, but it's definately not wide enough. About 4-6 inches of the sills remain exposed. You mentioned folding your mirrors in, not sure if I can do this with the Monaro? Never attempted before, just assumed they're not engineered that way.

Tattooboy

7,946 posts

177 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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The Seer said:
Gary H 2008 said:
Just bumping for IXLR8 : Gary - I've sent you a mail, but just in case:







You'll have no problem with length - even with an R8 rear spoiler - and as the Monaro isn't as tall the sides should cover the sills nicely.
Ordered the other week, came through very quickly!smile

Length is fine as you say, but it's definately not wide enough. About 4-6 inches of the sills remain exposed. You mentioned folding your mirrors in, not sure if I can do this with the Monaro? Never attempted before, just assumed they're not engineered that way.
They do fold in......if you can call it that, they go in by about an inch, not really worth the effort !!

The Seer

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664 posts

210 months

Wednesday 10th October 2012
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Can't see it helping the length of the cover much. Shame, very long at both ends just doesn't have the width.

The Seer

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664 posts

210 months

Friday 12th October 2012
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Folded the mirrors in, does make a difference but only minimal, cover still doesn't reach to bottom of the sills (about 3" short).

Cover has been on a week now, we've had a little rain here and Essex and it showed when removing the cover. Sadly the seams can't be that great on this cover. Ok there wasn't a great deal of water present under the cover, quite minimal really. But it's sold on the premise that it IS a water proof cover which clearly it isn't. Also, a minor point but the carry case/bag rips on the seams when trying to fit the cover back in.

So to any other Monaro or VXR 8 considering this one www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221061462480?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I wouldn't bother.

gsd2000

11,515 posts

182 months

Friday 12th October 2012
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That's why I like mine, pricey but works. Mine is breathable as apposed to fully waterproof so with heavy rain you will get some damp patches but it sets out fine and after months under the cover the car looked great

gsd2000

11,515 posts

182 months

Friday 12th October 2012
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That's why I like mine, pricey but works. Mine is breathable as apposed to fully waterproof so with heavy rain you will get some damp patches but it sets out fine and after months under the cover the car looked great

IXLR8

2,025 posts

148 months

Friday 12th October 2012
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The Seer said:
Folded the mirrors in, does make a difference but only minimal, cover still doesn't reach to bottom of the sills (about 3" short).

Cover has been on a week now, we've had a little rain here and Essex and it showed when removing the cover. Sadly the seams can't be that great on this cover. Ok there wasn't a great deal of water present under the cover, quite minimal really. But it's sold on the premise that it IS a water proof cover which clearly it isn't. Also, a minor point but the carry case/bag rips on the seams when trying to fit the cover back in.

So to any other Monaro or VXR 8 considering this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221061462480?ssPageName=... I wouldn't bother.
Well its not just me then... I have the exact same problems...
Found the car rather wet after having it covered while pouring down with rain....
Cover has been off and on numerous times and still keeps the bird poo off it which is what i really wanted it for...
But funny thing is that lately, after the heavy rain we have been having, it has been bone dry underneath????
But really for the money its bloody good.... I have her waxed up to the hilt so i'm not worried .... YET

The Seer

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664 posts

210 months

Sunday 14th October 2012
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IXLR8 said:
The Seer said:
Folded the mirrors in, does make a difference but only minimal, cover still doesn't reach to bottom of the sills (about 3" short).

Cover has been on a week now, we've had a little rain here and Essex and it showed when removing the cover. Sadly the seams can't be that great on this cover. Ok there wasn't a great deal of water present under the cover, quite minimal really. But it's sold on the premise that it IS a water proof cover which clearly it isn't. Also, a minor point but the carry case/bag rips on the seams when trying to fit the cover back in.

So to any other Monaro or VXR 8 considering this one www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221061462480?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I wouldn't bother.


Well its not just me then... I have the exact same problems...
Found the car rather wet after having it covered while pouring down with rain....
Cover has been off and on numerous times and still keeps the bird poo off it which is what i really wanted it for...
But funny thing is that lately, after the heavy rain we have been having, it has been bone dry underneath????
But really for the money its bloody good.... I have her waxed up to the hilt so i'm not worried .... YET


Very true, it certainly is cheap, probably the cheapest for it's type. Just annoying finding patches of water/moisture when removing it and that it's not wide enough.