Car Cover

khtso · 06-27-2009, 11:37 PM

I'm looking to buy a car cover as I park my car outside my apartment building and I'm sick of seeing how dirty it can get overnight.

Do you guys suggest buying one from Nissan or is there even a Nissan branded car cover for the 370? I know there are other companies that make them, but I've seen pics of some with the "Z" logo on it. Can you buy these from the dealer?

GreenJalapeno · 06-28-2009, 12:04 AM

you can always get this! hahahahahhaha
Touchless Car Cover - compare to Griots, Noah, Wolf, California Car Covers

StLRedrider · 06-28-2009, 12:42 AM

Yes, you can buy them from the dealer. I ordered a indoor/outdoor for $200.00 from the dealer.z_acc_lg_vehicle_cover.jpg
Maybe it was $225.00, either way it was $25.00 above their cost. I have a garage, but with two slobbering a#% bloodhounds and lawncare equipment going in and out everyday i'm trying to minimize the dust and the chance of some other type of damage.

alexmadison · 10-17-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khtso

I'm looking to buy a car cover as I park my car outside my apartment building and I'm sick of seeing how dirty it can get overnight.

Do you guys suggest buying one from Nissan or is there even a Nissan branded car cover for the 370? I know there are other companies that make them, but I've seen pics of some with the "Z" logo on it. Can you buy these from the dealer?

I found some decent ones from empire. This cover was a replacement cover for a custom cover that cost three times as much and started leaking water and collecting dust under the cover in less than a year. My Empire cover is 4 months old, has survived numerous strong thunderstorms and seering Texas sun, and so far is exceeding my expectations. I have 3 cars under cover, soon the other two will be covered by Empire.

EmpireCovers-Review

kenchan · 10-17-2009, 02:23 PM

you're going to swirl your finish each time the cover is on it if your car is not completely clean.

i'd say if your apartment has garages available to its tenants get one or just leave it be.

alexmadison · 11-10-2009, 03:00 PM

I would say that you car is more vulnerable without a cover than with one

vipor · 11-10-2009, 03:03 PM

The problem with a cover is that it will actually trap particles under it and when the wind blows you stand a good chance to get scratches rather than the dirt just blowing off

alexmadison · 11-13-2009, 04:05 PM

thats why a good fitting cover is so important.

vipor · 11-13-2009, 04:10 PM

there will still be wind and thereby debris flowing through the cover. typically car covers are designed for garaged cars. no wind or elements, just protection from dust and direct contact.

Green had the right idea with the "touchless" car cover. that would be the best of both worlds. protection from the sun and other direct contact, but not trapping the dust and other particles against the paint.

alexmadison · 11-30-2009, 02:31 PM

I don't think the touchless lets moisture to escape

kenchan · 11-30-2009, 03:18 PM

when you say touchless are you referring to the bubble? if so you put moisture eaters inside the bubble to rid moisture.

the main purpose people use outdoor covers is protection from UV, dead leaves/sap, bird crap. not so much light scratches/swirls.

i use a dust cover on my G when hibernating inside my garage. main purpose is to prevent spiders and bugs from residing in the side mirrors and other nooks/crannies.

hahahaha. and not being exposed to salt dust/oily residue when the garage is open.

Ztoon · 11-30-2009, 03:59 PM

Nissans' cover seems the best fit, cut outs for mirrors, etc., even though it's actually designed for the 350, as evidenced by the antenna sleeve.
Waterproof, and stays on in the wind. Costs a bit more than the rest, though.

kenchan · 11-30-2009, 04:06 PM

yah, courtesynissan has dust covers specifically for the 370Z, i thinks. i might get one.

ChrisSlicks · 11-30-2009, 05:32 PM

Covercraft has custom fit covers for the Z as well, even get to specify if you have the sports package so you get a cutout for the wing.

I'm getting the indoor one C17117TF but they have good outdoor ones as well, but they cost a little more.

alexmadison · 12-11-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

when you say touchless are you referring to the bubble? if so you put moisture eaters inside the bubble to rid moisture.

the main purpose people use outdoor covers is protection from UV, dead leaves/sap, bird crap. not so much light scratches/swirls.

i use a dust cover on my G when hibernating inside my garage. main purpose is to prevent spiders and bugs from residing in the side mirrors and other nooks/crannies.

hahahaha. and not being exposed to salt dust/oily residue when the garage is open.

the bubble, reminds me of the seinfeld episode.

06-27-2009, 11:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
khtso Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 57 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 2	Car Cover I'm looking to buy a car cover as I park my car outside my apartment building and I'm sick of seeing how dirty it can get overnight. Do you guys suggest buying one from Nissan or is there even a Nissan branded car cover for the 370? I know there are other companies that make them, but I've seen pics of some with the "Z" logo on it. Can you buy these from the dealer?

06-28-2009, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
StLRedrider O.G. Midwest Chptr Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 12,144 Drives: truck,car,p-51 Rep Power: 33	Yes, you can buy them from the dealer. I ordered a indoor/outdoor for $200.00 from the dealer.z_acc_lg_vehicle_cover.jpg Maybe it was $225.00, either way it was $25.00 above their cost. I have a garage, but with two slobbering a#% bloodhounds and lawncare equipment going in and out everyday i'm trying to minimize the dust and the chance of some other type of damage. __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean Last edited by StLRedrider; 06-28-2009 at 01:10 AM.

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vipor I snort booze! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 12,864 Drives: with no legs! Rep Power: 32	The problem with a cover is that it will actually trap particles under it and when the wind blows you stand a good chance to get scratches rather than the dirt just blowing off __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-13-2009, 04:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
vipor I snort booze! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 12,864 Drives: with no legs! Rep Power: 32	there will still be wind and thereby debris flowing through the cover. typically car covers are designed for garaged cars. no wind or elements, just protection from dust and direct contact. Green had the right idea with the "touchless" car cover. that would be the best of both worlds. protection from the sun and other direct contact, but not trapping the dust and other particles against the paint. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-30-2009, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Garage or music room... Posts: 3,530 Drives: 370Z, G35C, FitS x2 Rep Power: 9	when you say touchless are you referring to the bubble? if so you put moisture eaters inside the bubble to rid moisture. the main purpose people use outdoor covers is protection from UV, dead leaves/sap, bird crap. not so much light scratches/swirls. i use a dust cover on my G when hibernating inside my garage. main purpose is to prevent spiders and bugs from residing in the side mirrors and other nooks/crannies. hahahaha. and not being exposed to salt dust/oily residue when the garage is open. __________________ 370Z Base Sport Package (6MT) Brilliant Silver

06-28-2009, 12:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 2	you can always get this! hahahahahhaha Touchless Car Cover - compare to Griots, Noah, Wolf, California Car Covers

10-17-2009, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Garage or music room... Posts: 3,530 Drives: 370Z, G35C, FitS x2 Rep Power: 9	you're going to swirl your finish each time the cover is on it if your car is not completely clean. i'd say if your apartment has garages available to its tenants get one or just leave it be.

11-10-2009, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
alexmadison Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 9 Drives: 3507 Rep Power: 1	I would say that you car is more vulnerable without a cover than with one

11-13-2009, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
alexmadison Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 9 Drives: 3507 Rep Power: 1	thats why a good fitting cover is so important.

11-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
alexmadison Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: usa Posts: 9 Drives: 3507 Rep Power: 1	I don't think the touchless lets moisture to escape

11-30-2009, 03:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ztoon Debased Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: B.C. Posts: 245 Drives: 09 370z A7 sport Rep Power: 2	Nissans' cover seems the best fit, cut outs for mirrors, etc., even though it's actually designed for the 350, as evidenced by the antenna sleeve. Waterproof, and stays on in the wind. Costs a bit more than the rest, though.

11-30-2009, 04:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Garage or music room... Posts: 3,530 Drives: 370Z, G35C, FitS x2 Rep Power: 9	yah, courtesynissan has dust covers specifically for the 370Z, i thinks. i might get one. __________________ 370Z Base Sport Package (6MT) Brilliant Silver

11-30-2009, 05:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks Sunny Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South Park Posts: 2,731 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 7	Covercraft has custom fit covers for the Z as well, even get to specify if you have the sports package so you get a cutout for the wing. I'm getting the indoor one C17117TF but they have good outdoor ones as well, but they cost a little more.

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