Waterproof outdoor cover - anyone got one?
Waterproof outdoor cover - anyone got one?
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Scooby P1

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2,617 posts

258 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Hi all

Those of you who know me, already know i have a tendency to be a bit anal when it comes to allowing my car to get wet.
However, the "in-laws" have no garage and the Noble's first visit may be coming up, and if it rains overnight i won't be able to sleep!

Anyone got a link to the best outdoor cover i need, or does anyone have a really good, tailored one they can sell me?

Cheers

verba1

628 posts

197 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I bought a storm force cover which was recommended on the forum a while back

http://www.cover-zone.com/stormforce-car-covers.ht...

Edited by verba1 on Monday 2nd July 10:29

Scooby P1

Original Poster:

2,617 posts

258 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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verba1 said:
I bought a storm force cover which was recommended on the forum a while back

http://www.carcoverzone.co.uk/stormforce-car-cover...
Assume it fits the spoiler etc all in?
How much did it cost you?

Cheers for your help.

verba1

628 posts

197 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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verba1 said:
I bought a storm force cover which was recommended on the forum a while back

Edited by verba1 on Monday 2nd July 10:29
The first link was wrong , it's actually the one here

http://www.cover-zone.com/stormforce-car-covers.ht...

yes made to fit the noble and they are showing £ 173

playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I tried one of those, even though I was being as careful as possible and using the spoiler socks the tux wing ends still tore through the cover. Ended up getting refunded frown

Scooby P1

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2,617 posts

258 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Stefano - that second link doesnt work.

Ben, you dont think they are very well made? My Tux wing ends might tear it too if you think that is a concern?!

TuxMan

9,011 posts

267 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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playalistic said:
I tried one of those, even though I was being as careful as possible and using the spoiler socks the tux wing ends still tore through the cover. Ended up getting refunded frown
for anyone using a cover i can supply a U shapes rubber strip to go on the wing ends to prtect them and the cover . Tux

Scooby P1

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2,617 posts

258 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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TuxMan said:
for anyone using a cover i can supply a U shapes rubber strip to go on the wing ends to prtect them and the cover . Tux
Ooh... send them over then Tux (my wing ends must have accidentally been supplied without the free protectors!)

wink

verba1

628 posts

197 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Scooby P1 said:
Stefano - that second link doesnt work.

Ben, you dont think they are very well made? My Tux wing ends might tear it too if you think that is a concern?!
Oh definitely not suggesting they're no good... They were first class in their construction and the material etc. Just that the wing socks are nigh on useless due to the sharp angles on the top of the tux wing ends. I did think about trying some of the rubber stripping similar to what is on top of the intercooler housing, I'm sure something like that would make a difference.

Scooby P1

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2,617 posts

258 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Just ordered one actually and they did say they have spoiler socks, but dont suppose they have ever seen the Tux racing wing ends!

Tux's rubber guards should solve that problem though, then i'll be sorted.

Bit concerned that when stored it is the size of a small sports bag!! There's no bloody room in a Noble!

jdearden

1,746 posts

206 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Tux can u bring some to leman please. As mine are trying to go through the cover. I tend to fold the socks over again so extra thick in that area

playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Might be too late but I got the one I had here:

http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/store/product.php?pr...

By far the cheapest around as lots of places offer exactly the same and I found some crazy variance in the pricing depending on the supplier.

lotus160sport

527 posts

245 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I used these guys recently http://www.specialisedcovers.com/ for there custom stormshield cover they do a slightly cheaper version the storm sheild lite as well. Iam always harping on about classic additions being good for covers but these are made from a far more superior meterial imho.

Rob_W

1,070 posts

243 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Scooby P1 said:
Tux's rubber guards should solve that problem though, then i'll be sorted.
That's shame, we've all been expecting you to have Tux's lovechild biggrin

mgbond

6,749 posts

261 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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TuxMan said:
for anyone using a cover i can supply a U shapes rubber strip to go on the wing ends to prtect them and the cover . Tux
Yes please, they have areay gone through mine but I've patched it up.

Bondy

Scooby P1

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2,617 posts

258 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Rob_W said:
That's shame, we've all been expecting you to have Tux's lovechild biggrin
That's actually quite funny for you Rob! wink

JBliss

1,149 posts

186 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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Dont do it unless you want to clean your car every time you put it on! It will ruin your paintwork

anotherdom

535 posts

197 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I've got a generic (but decent) cover that I use if the car has to sleep outside. Bubble wrap over Tux's wing ends does the trick, otherwise a bit of pipe lagging from a hardware store?

Dom.

Lecher24

197 posts

176 months

Monday 2nd July 2012
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I bought one from Specialised Covers for Le Mans. Happy with quality and fit.
http://www.specialisedcovers.com/car-covers.html