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Hi Dern
I have ordered a car cap from Leven Technology (actually thru TVRCC as they get a little commission out of it for no extra cost to me). I checked out other 'caps' and asked around, but the TVRCC secretary has one on her S1 and swears it's the only one that keeps 100% dry. So I should have the cap shortly and will let you know what it's like.
It's £150
but it should last forever, and I know I would get lazy with a full cover, and I want to look after the hood.
Must say I'm impressed with my S though - had it just over a week, and it has been under several heavy drenchings, including one along the M11 yesterday, and it doesn't leak! (I come back to find a slight damp smell after leaving it standing, but cannot find any wet patches inside at all.)
Kieran
I have ordered a car cap from Leven Technology (actually thru TVRCC as they get a little commission out of it for no extra cost to me). I checked out other 'caps' and asked around, but the TVRCC secretary has one on her S1 and swears it's the only one that keeps 100% dry. So I should have the cap shortly and will let you know what it's like.
It's £150
but it should last forever, and I know I would get lazy with a full cover, and I want to look after the hood. Must say I'm impressed with my S though - had it just over a week, and it has been under several heavy drenchings, including one along the M11 yesterday, and it doesn't leak! (I come back to find a slight damp smell after leaving it standing, but cannot find any wet patches inside at all.)
Kieran
Ah, thanks for all the replies but I didn't explain myself fully...
I don't have my S3 any more and I bought a Westfield this weekend. I was looking for the car cap that just covered the roof bit and didn't want anything tailored to the 'S' (ie expensive
) and had heard people mention caps from Argos but haven't been able to find them on the argos site. I just wondered if anyone knew any where else I could get one from without spending a shed load of money.
Thanks,
Mark
I don't have my S3 any more and I bought a Westfield this weekend. I was looking for the car cap that just covered the roof bit and didn't want anything tailored to the 'S' (ie expensive
) and had heard people mention caps from Argos but haven't been able to find them on the argos site. I just wondered if anyone knew any where else I could get one from without spending a shed load of money. Thanks,
Mark
NoLongerTVRless said:I saw an 'S' go by at the Stanstead junction - I was in my Westfield on the hard shoulder just 2 hours after picking it up for the first time (broken throttle cable)
Must say I'm impressed with my S though - had it just over a week, and it has been under several heavy drenchings, including one along the M11 yesterday, and it doesn't leak! (I come back to find a slight damp smell after leaving it standing, but cannot find any wet patches inside at all.)
NoLongerTVRless said:
Must say I'm impressed with my S though - had it just over a week, and it has been under several heavy drenchings, including one along the M11 yesterday, and it doesn't leak! (I come back to find a slight damp smell after leaving it standing, but cannot find any wet patches inside at all.)
Kieran
Check the boot... those crainage channels can be a bit dodgy = wet boot carpet!
Mark,
Try Halfords they have some lightweight car caps which some others on the S thread have used, I am going to try one on the S3, at less than £10 its worth it.
Glad to hear you have got a new toy, keep it shiny side up!!
To quote the infamous Pies: Piccies pls
>> Edited by Yellabelly on Monday 23 June 13:02
Try Halfords they have some lightweight car caps which some others on the S thread have used, I am going to try one on the S3, at less than £10 its worth it.
Glad to hear you have got a new toy, keep it shiny side up!!
To quote the infamous Pies: Piccies pls
>> Edited by Yellabelly on Monday 23 June 13:02
Yellabelly said:
Try Halfords they have some lightweight car caps which some others on the S thread have used, I am going to try one on the S3, at less than £10 its worth it.
I'll pop in on the way home.
Yellabelly said:Cheers, I'll take a picture tonight.
Glad to hear you have got a new toy, keep it shiny side up!!
To quote the infamous Pies: Piccies pls
Regards,
Mark
>> Edited by dern on Monday 23 June 13:37
dern said:
I was in my Westfield on the hard shoulder just 2 hours after picking it up for the first time (broken throttle cable)
well at least you are used to a car where the throttle cable goes regularly
Argos do sell 2 or 3 different covers. They are cheap as chips and sound the same as those in Halfords. I just popped into Argos and picked up a roof only cover - IIRC it was about a fiver.
Unless you saw me coming from the other direction, then it might have looked like this!
Thanks for the tip re: the boot Podie - previous owner also mentioned, but drains are clear for now.
>> Edited by NoLongerTVRless on Wednesday 25th June 09:10
>> Edited by NoLongerTVRless on Wednesday 25th June 09:11
Thanks for the tip re: the boot Podie - previous owner also mentioned, but drains are clear for now.
>> Edited by NoLongerTVRless on Wednesday 25th June 09:10
>> Edited by NoLongerTVRless on Wednesday 25th June 09:11
I'm sorry guys
The pictures above seem to have disappeared. I followed the instructions and stuck them on Webshots, and copied them to the above posts, and only one would stay on, now both have gone.
What am I doing wrong?
PS - 4 piccies of my new pride and joy on my profile if you want to see them!
Kieran
The pictures above seem to have disappeared. I followed the instructions and stuck them on Webshots, and copied them to the above posts, and only one would stay on, now both have gone.
What am I doing wrong?
PS - 4 piccies of my new pride and joy on my profile if you want to see them!
Kieran
NoLongerTVRless said:Webshots may not let you link to the pictures from other sites and the link in your profile only works if you're logged on as you (iyswim) so you can probably see them but we can't.
The pictures above seem to have disappeared. I followed the instructions and stuck them on Webshots, and copied them to the above posts, and only one would stay on, now both have gone.
What am I doing wrong?
I think.
Mark
Received my Leven car cap in the post yesterday. Inside material feels soft and brushed like outside of roof panels. Outside is leather-look. All black (not grey as advertised) and looks like it's worth the horrendous £150!
Took me a couple of minutes to fit, but reckon second time it will take 30secs!
You tuck an under-flap through the boot lid, shut the boot and the rear of the cover sits over the front edge of the lid. Pull tight (fits to shape well) and tuck second under-flap under (pulled) bonnet, and shut bonnet onto flap. Again, front of cover overlaps onto rear of bonnet. Two buckle straps clip (quick release jobbies like on yer rucksack etc) under the mirrors, et voila!
Found damp carpet under driver's seat, so looks like cap will be useful, as well as stopping hood fade from sunlight.
Gets a thumbs up then!
Took me a couple of minutes to fit, but reckon second time it will take 30secs!
You tuck an under-flap through the boot lid, shut the boot and the rear of the cover sits over the front edge of the lid. Pull tight (fits to shape well) and tuck second under-flap under (pulled) bonnet, and shut bonnet onto flap. Again, front of cover overlaps onto rear of bonnet. Two buckle straps clip (quick release jobbies like on yer rucksack etc) under the mirrors, et voila! Found damp carpet under driver's seat, so looks like cap will be useful, as well as stopping hood fade from sunlight.
Gets a thumbs up then!
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