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Re: Car cover?
coverzone storm force worked a treat on my slk 3 winters no scratched paintwork didn't blow off in the wind and the new owner of the car gave me £100 extra for it when I sold him the car. think there about £170 new
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paul s wrote:coverzone storm force worked a treat on my slk 3 winters no scratched paintwork didn't blow off in the wind and the new owner of the car gave me £100 extra for it when I sold him the car. think there about £170 new
Cheers - that's the stuff I had in mind. The Stormforce 4 layer breathable one looks similar to what i had before.
Tip - I was going to buy it through the CoverZone web site (www.cover-zone.com) , where a version for a 2007 Z4 Roadster is listed at £173.50. But after last minute double checking (for closer look vids and pics) I found that www.coveryourcar.co.uk sell the exact same product for only £144.50. Odd that buying direct from the manufacture cost £30 more !? Have ordered one now.
Colour choice for the Stormforce product seems limited to grey, but seeing as the car is grey, can't complain !
Will post some pics once delivered and fitted
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I just bought my 3.0si coupe the other week (quite an upgrade from my first car, a Mazda 3 ). Its been garaged its whole life but its new home is in my parents driveway directly under a tree. its already suffering so I need to keep it covered. The east coast weather in Scotland is unforgiving at times and this seems like a great option.
Let me know how the stormforce does and ill pick one up this weekend if its good.
Let me know how the stormforce does and ill pick one up this weekend if its good.
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Car cover arrived this morning. very prompt delivery indeed.
Gave zed a good wash down first, and here's some pics of the cover going on.
Impressed with it for the price. Even comes with a decent bag to put it in. Breathable one and light, but feels sturdy. Perfect colour too !
https://goo.gl/photos/HqdCCLuMsKx9WnoY6
Not used the straps as it will only be on for a few days and no adverse weather forecast. For winter the straps looks just fine - even including silicon sleeves to cover the plastic catches.
Would certainly recommend it. And coveryourcar.co.uk for buying it.
Paul
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Gave zed a good wash down first, and here's some pics of the cover going on.
Impressed with it for the price. Even comes with a decent bag to put it in. Breathable one and light, but feels sturdy. Perfect colour too !
https://goo.gl/photos/HqdCCLuMsKx9WnoY6
Not used the straps as it will only be on for a few days and no adverse weather forecast. For winter the straps looks just fine - even including silicon sleeves to cover the plastic catches.
Would certainly recommend it. And coveryourcar.co.uk for buying it.
Paul
edit* - updated link as previous broke
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I've used a genuine Bmw full cover and a cabrioshield and both scratched my black paintwork how ever much I cleaned the car before fitting them. Black will show up scratches easier than lighter colours.
Let us know after a few weeks if you can see any marks on the paintwork.
Let us know after a few weeks if you can see any marks on the paintwork.
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Car cover?
Hi,paul_ozk wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:53 pm Car cover arrived this morning. very prompt delivery indeed.
Gave zed a good wash down first, and here's some pics of the cover going on.
Impressed with it for the price. Even comes with a decent bag to put it in. Breathable one and light, but feels sturdy. Perfect colour too !
https://goo.gl/photos/HqdCCLuMsKx9WnoY6
Not used the straps as it will only be on for a few days and no adverse weather forecast. For winter the straps looks just fine - even including silicon sleeves to cover the plastic catches.
Would certainly recommend it. And coveryourcar.co.uk for buying it.
Paul
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Recovering this post from a while ago....... the cover looks like it could fit the coupe as it a quite well slanted ear the back. Do you know if the coupe and roadster covers are different?
Thanks
Joe
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Car cover?
I bought one of ebay, about £25 . It works fine however there is only one strap that goes under the middle of the car to hold it in place so after a windy day it was all over the place.
So bought some ratchet straps from Screwfix (4 for £10) to hold it in place, one across bonnet, one across the boot with an old rubber car mat between the cover and the strap for protection. Works a treat until a get my garage built.
So bought some ratchet straps from Screwfix (4 for £10) to hold it in place, one across bonnet, one across the boot with an old rubber car mat between the cover and the strap for protection. Works a treat until a get my garage built.
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