Car Cover Suggestions

Apr 18, 2009 | 07:00 PM

XxChrisxX

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Car Cover Suggestions

Just purchased used 06 Shinka in great shape. Problem is i live in an apartment complex so she's going to spend some time outside. Any suggestions for a good car cover?

Apr 18, 2009 | 07:06 PM

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mazda oem car cover.

Apr 18, 2009 | 07:25 PM

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What about after market covers? Havent checked but i would be concerned about the mazda oem covers being overpriced. How much do they run?

Apr 19, 2009 | 01:34 AM

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oOo, what color is your car? 06 Shinkas ftw lol. Back on subject though, I see oem covers on craigslist/ebay for around $100.00 from time to time.

Apr 19, 2009 | 01:36 AM

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If you aren't planning on getting a bodykit including Mazdaspeed the OEM will be perfect if you are, then note that the OEM Mazda cover won't fit over the kits. OEM is really nice though, better to get one that fits to the lines of car, otherwise wind will just tear it up

Apr 19, 2009 | 02:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XxChrisxX

Just purchased used 06 Shinka in great shape. Problem is i live in an apartment complex so she's going to spend some time outside. Any suggestions for a good car cover?

do an advance search.

and set the time for any year..

search car cover. a fair amount of info is there..

beers

Apr 19, 2009 | 07:12 AM

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Go to www.autosportcatalog.com. they have some good stuff and great customer service.

Apr 19, 2009 | 09:48 AM

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Everything you want to know about outdoor covers, right here: http://covercraft.com/fabric%20guide...ev%2012-07.pdf

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:19 AM

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Thanks guys

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:27 AM

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Between Covercraft and California Car Cover http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_find.aspx you should be able to make the right coice. There's nothing like microfiber (the high end weather selections; e.g Superweave) for protection with breathability. Don't skimp!

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Everything you want to know about outdoor covers, right here: http://covercraft.com/fabric%20guide...ev%2012-07.pdf

Last edited by Huey52; Apr 19, 2009 at 10:30 AM.

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by J wind

oOo, what color is your car? 06 Shinkas ftw lol. Back on subject though, I see oem covers on craigslist/ebay for around $100.00 from time to time.

Its either titanium or galaxy grey. Not sure

Apr 19, 2009 | 11:35 AM

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Mazda OEM ftw

Apr 21, 2009 | 11:33 AM

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Got a Noah cover on the way. Thanks for the responses.

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:36 PM

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I'm guessing the OP already decided on one since it was like 5 months ago!

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:43 PM

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Mazda OEM ftw

dose it lock?

Aug 11, 2009 | 07:44 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...T#ht_500wt_956

Aug 11, 2009 | 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmayor007

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.

http://empirecovers-review.blogspot.com/

I got a feeling that you're a spammer. Why are you bumping multiple car cover threads with the same exact copy and pasted post?

Aug 11, 2009 | 09:02 PM

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OEM cover is way too tight IMO, and I didn't even have the appearance package. Carcraft is what I would recommend.

Aug 11, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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is the oem cover adequate/appropriate for winter? i'm talking about michigan winter. my house has no garage, and i have yet to build a carport

Aug 12, 2009 | 06:38 AM

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Not really. The OEM is pretty good but really only intended as a dust cover. Invest in a true winter cover like California Cover's Superweave. It works great for me. After the extended snow cover of last season I was amazed how pristine the paint was when I finally got a chance to take off the cover. Breathable microfiber (aka Gore-tex) is the key!

QUOTE=REsuperD;3164410]is the oem cover adequate/appropriate for winter? i'm talking about michigan winter. my house has no garage, and i have yet to build a carport[/QUOTE]