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01-01-2007, 06:46 PM
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Hi Ladies and Gentlemen,
I'm hopefully only 6 weeks away from delivery of my new Typhoon. I don't have a garage to put it in and have been wondering what would be better to protect the beasty from the elements: a good quality car cover, or a free standing awning with sides and steel frame - I've seen one in Supercheap. Couple of questions: Car covers usually say that they shouldn't be used on "new paint" so does that also apply to new cars? They usually recommend 6mnths old. The "tent" I saw a Supercheap was 6.6m long x 3m high - much too big for my parking area in the backyard- I need one max 5.5m long and 2.2m high - does anyone know if there are companies that make these in different sizes? Your ideas/ info appreciated Cheers Frank (Typhoon, Auto, Neo, 6p Brembos, Leather, electric pedals, mats) |
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01-01-2007, 06:50 PM
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I would go with the tent/shelter. Outdoors i think the cover would mark the paint if car wasn't clean or dusty + it would be a pain to cover all the time.. The shelters are good IMO.
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01-01-2007, 07:04 PM
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01-01-2007, 07:07 PM
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My experiences with car covers are they dirty and do more damage too the car then the elements, Dirt Water marks scratches etc.
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01-01-2007, 08:14 PM
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Go the shelter but you need to be aware of you local council regulations. I have heard of people getting fined for not having council approval for these "structures".
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car cover or free standing awning?
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