Post 807070 by Tee5alive on 2016-11-10 21:56:59
Hi peeps
Its time to take my summer baby off the road and put her into a cocoon over winter and the estate goes into use.
I can only afford outdoor storage and last year all the hard work i put into her paintwork was ruined buy leaves, birds snow etc.
This resulted in me having to start over and get the shine back.
So can anyone recommend a good insulated all over car cover please, as in covers down to the wheels? Found a couple of likely lads in fleabay but they look a bit 'made in china' for my liking basically just polythene like halfords ones! Useless, one gust and they tear!
Cheers
Post 807072 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-10 23:09:22
I just got a Halfords one - it's my last attempt at a cover as the last 3 have blown away or ripped in the wind as you say
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/car-covers-tarpaulins/halfords-advanced-all-seasons-car-cover-large
Haven't put it on yet as it hasn't stopped raining for a while...
Post 807085 by LeeT5 on 2016-11-11 09:55:39
[QUOTE=Tee5alive;807070]Hi peeps
Its time to take my summer baby off the road and put her into a cocoon over winter and the estate goes into use.
I can only afford outdoor storage and last year all the hard work i put into her paintwork was ruined buy leaves, birds snow etc.
This resulted in me having to start over and get the shine back.
So can anyone recommend a good insulated all over car cover please, as in covers down to the wheels? Found a couple of likely lads in fleabay but they look a bit 'made in china' for my liking basically just polythene like halfords ones! Useless, one gust and they tear!
Cheers[/QUOTE]
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Obviously you want covers for a C70. They may be cheaper, though I doubt by much!
These are as good as your gonna get matey. :smile:
Post 807104 by Redbrick on 2016-11-11 23:19:28
I use a 'stormforce' car cover for my 855. Quite expensive but fits very well and made to last. Lots of people sell the same product so worth shopping around. Here's one:
http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/stormforce.htm
Post 807309 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-17 21:22:52
There we go an L-sized Halfords special on a gen 4 Subaru Legacy (similar sized car to an S60 although maybe a few cm narrower)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]31215[/ATTACH]
Waterproof and 3 layers breathable apparently!
Post 807310 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-17 21:28:07
There we go an L-sized Halfords special on a gen 4 Subaru Legacy (similar size to an S60, maybe a little narrower)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]31216[/ATTACH]
Waterproof & 3 layers breathable apparently
Post 807372 by Tee5alive on 2016-11-19 12:54:23
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;807310]There we go an L-sized Halfords special on a gen 4 Subaru Legacy (similar size to an S60, maybe a little narrower)
[ATTACH=CONFIG]31216[/ATTACH]
Waterproof & 3 layers breathable apparently[/QUOTE]
Nice one cheers Jamesy!
Post 807375 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-19 14:19:57
[QUOTE=Tee5alive;807372]Nice one cheers Jamesy![/QUOTE]
well I couldn't bring myself to pay more than 50 quid for a cover a bird can s£££ on. Speaking of which that is the last time I let her near my car...
Post 807393 by Tee5alive on 2016-11-20 00:47:00
[quote=jamesy12345;807375]well i couldn't bring myself to pay more than 50 quid for a cover a bird can s£££ on. Speaking of which that is the last time i let her near my car...[/quote]
pmsfl rofl ;)
omg can you remember WHICH cover it was as they do like 20 :o
was it the 'Maypole Large Premium' do you think?
Post 807395 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-20 07:32:58
[QUOTE=Tee5alive;807393]pmsfl rofl ;)
omg can you remember WHICH cover it was as they do like 20 :o
was it the 'Maypole Large Premium' do you think?[/QUOTE]
It was the 'Advanced' range mate, should be the same one as that link I posted.
Double check the dimensions though I doubt the 'L' would fit an estate. Useless info: fits an FD RX-7 quite well
Post 807409 by Tee5alive on 2016-11-20 13:23:29
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;807395]It was the 'Advanced' range mate, should be the same one as that link I posted.
Double check the dimensions though I doubt the 'L' would fit an estate. Useless info: fits an FD RX-7 quite well[/QUOTE]
Oh DUUUUH .....Thanks buddy, its for the C70 so should be ok?
Post 807411 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-20 13:41:27
[QUOTE=Tee5alive;807409]Oh DUUUUH .....Thanks buddy, its for the C70 so should be ok?[/QUOTE]
From Wikipedia...my Legacy (gen 4 spec B saloon) dimensions:
L 4665 mm
W 1730 mm
H 1440 mm
P80 C70 cabriolet dimensions:
L 4720 mm
W 1820 mm
H 1430 mm
Seems close enough to me fella although I've never tried it. My Commander in Chief of Car Covers (wor lass) said that the 'L' size wasn't a very tight fit on the Legacy. If you are anywhere near Sunderland you'd be welcome to try it on the car!! They do an XL also btw
Post 807480 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-22 10:41:44
Well that didn't last long :lol: wind ripped it off last night
May I recommend myself some bungy rope...https://www.amazon.co.uk/TARPAULIN-SECURING-Falcon-Workshop-Supplies/dp/B00Y3OVNNM
Post 807483 by Doingitsideways on 2016-11-22 11:51:28
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;807480]Well that didn't last long :lol: wind ripped it off last night
May I recommend myself some bungy rope...https://www.amazon.co.uk/TARPAULIN-SECURING-Falcon-Workshop-Supplies/dp/B00Y3OVNNM[/QUOTE]
When I used to cover the Capri, used to use a couple of ratchet straps wrapped all the way round under the car and into the wheel arches.
Post 807484 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-22 12:02:04
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;807483]When I used to cover the Capri, used to use a couple of ratchet straps wrapped all the way round under the car and into the wheel arches.[/QUOTE]
Good idea, the GF is on the case!!
Post 807575 by Tee5alive on 2016-11-26 11:42:40
Got a superb result! Went online to Halfords to buy one and thought they had charged me the wrong price HALF PRICE????
BUT then remebered it was Black Friday so bought TWO for 50 nicker!!
One for each car!! Whooo hooo. Very well made with strapage attatched !!
Went for EXTRA LARGE TURBO BRICK size, fit like a glove!!!
BEERS ALL ROUND. CHEERS!
Post 807588 by jamesy12345 on 2016-11-26 19:49:41
[QUOTE=Tee5alive;807575]Got a superb result! Went online to Halfords to buy one and thought they had charged me the wrong price HALF PRICE????
BUT then remebered it was Black Friday so bought TWO for 50 nicker!!
One for each car!! Whooo hooo. Very well made with strapage attatched !!
Went for EXTRA LARGE TURBO BRICK size, fit like a glove!!!
BEERS ALL ROUND. CHEERS![/QUOTE]
can't go wrong for 25 quid! I had a few hair-of-the-dog beers today, cheers