covers for your z

ernie · 04-24-2012, 04:05 PM

I just purchased a cover for my 370z roadster from covers direct. I ordered the cover that offered the best protection (according to their chart) from rain and snow. The cover fit like a glove and I had an extra 12 inches added so the cover would reach all the way to the ground, not to the center of the wheels like most covers do. It was not a cheap cover and not an expensive cover, approx $200.00. The negative part is, it offers no protection from rain, after an overnight rain that was not heavy enough to wet the streets, I removed my cover only to find my car all wet. It also is not lined.

I had purchased a $99.00 cover from pep boys, and even though I had to get one larger than recommended for my car so that it would reach to the ground, it never leaked a drop of water or snow in over 3 years and came lined and with an attached click together strap for securing the cover. It was totally breathable, I had no moisture or mold on the inside of the cover or on my car.

When I talked to Covers direct they assured me that their add was never meant to be construed as anywhere near waterproof or weatherproof, merely water resistant. So as a car fanatic who does not have a garage, if you are in the market for a car cover to protect your car from the elements, buyer beware, shop elsewhere, call and find out exactly what protection their car covers provide. If I wanted my car to get wet, I wouldn't have spent $200.00 plus dollars for a car cover! Well, back to shopping for another cover!

kenchan · 04-24-2012, 04:29 PM

why not just get a garage?

Dsevast · 04-24-2012, 10:23 PM

Got mine from California Car covers. Worth the money and a quality product!

LakeShow · 04-24-2012, 11:22 PM

Aluminum foil...

My_third_Z · 04-24-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

why not just get a garage?

Really?

MattP725 · 04-25-2012, 12:13 AM

To be fair their website has numerous covers most within $200 for our cars... they have three categories; water, dirt, and uv. 3 are claiming to be waterproof (based on the chart) one of which is 225 and the other two are closer to 300... which one did you get? It doesn't seem like there are any that are "best" because none fully excel in each category. Warnings are a good thing but they should be fully disclosed and honest.

Waiz · 04-25-2012, 12:33 AM

Great thread you can reference that I already posted my two cents in:

When to Use Car Cover

04-24-2012, 04:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ernie Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 54 Drives: 2012 370z blk 6spd Rep Power: 13	covers for your z I just purchased a cover for my 370z roadster from covers direct. I ordered the cover that offered the best protection (according to their chart) from rain and snow. The cover fit like a glove and I had an extra 12 inches added so the cover would reach all the way to the ground, not to the center of the wheels like most covers do. It was not a cheap cover and not an expensive cover, approx $200.00. The negative part is, it offers no protection from rain, after an overnight rain that was not heavy enough to wet the streets, I removed my cover only to find my car all wet. It also is not lined. I had purchased a $99.00 cover from pep boys, and even though I had to get one larger than recommended for my car so that it would reach to the ground, it never leaked a drop of water or snow in over 3 years and came lined and with an attached click together strap for securing the cover. It was totally breathable, I had no moisture or mold on the inside of the cover or on my car. When I talked to Covers direct they assured me that their add was never meant to be construed as anywhere near waterproof or weatherproof, merely water resistant. So as a car fanatic who does not have a garage, if you are in the market for a car cover to protect your car from the elements, buyer beware, shop elsewhere, call and find out exactly what protection their car covers provide. If I wanted my car to get wet, I wouldn't have spent $200.00 plus dollars for a car cover! Well, back to shopping for another cover!

04-24-2012, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dsevast Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 208 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Got mine from California Car covers. Worth the money and a quality product! __________________ 2011 PW 6MT, Fast Intentions CBE, Fast Intentions RHFC's, Stillen Gen 3's, Uprev, Whiteline sways, 24 Row Oil cooler

04-24-2012, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Aluminum foil... __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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04-24-2012, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	why not just get a garage?

04-25-2012, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	To be fair their website has numerous covers most within $200 for our cars... they have three categories; water, dirt, and uv. 3 are claiming to be waterproof (based on the chart) one of which is 225 and the other two are closer to 300... which one did you get? It doesn't seem like there are any that are "best" because none fully excel in each category. Warnings are a good thing but they should be fully disclosed and honest.

04-25-2012, 12:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Great thread you can reference that I already posted my two cents in: When to Use Car Cover