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MRZ415 04-14-2012 12:41 PM

Car Covers ?
 
I know I am jumping the gun here, but
when I consider that I have to park the vehicle outdoors
(sometimes) I am thinking a CAR COVER, and thus far I am
unable to find any car cover specific to the BRZ.

Will a car cover that fits on the Impreza hatchback
work the same ? or should I wait it out ?

arkybrz 04-14-2012 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRZ415 (Post 183135)
I know I am jumping the gun here, but
when I consider that I have to park the vehicle outdoors
(sometimes) I am thinking a CAR COVER, and thus far I am
unable to find any car cover specific to the BRZ.

Will a car cover that fits on the Impreza hatchback
work the same ? or should I wait it out ?

Wait it out for a custom fit cover it makes all the difference. I would expect multiple companies to have covers available within a month or two of release.

Turbowned 04-14-2012 04:02 PM

+1

Someone will make a custom-fitted cover. Just wait a while

Zgrinch 04-14-2012 04:44 PM

I thought a read a comment on this forum about how car covers can scratch the car, but searched and could not find it.

Any thoughts or experience with this?

carbonBLUE 04-14-2012 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zgrinch (Post 183246)
I thought a read a comment on this forum about how car covers can scratch the car, but searched and could not find it.

Any thoughts or experience with this?

car covers scratch cars that have dirt on them or if the inside of the cover has dirt on it, car covers are ment to be put on in good weather right after a car wash or in a garage to protect it if anything were to fall off a shelf and splatter something on it or to protect it from the doors of other cars in the garage

viper_driver 04-14-2012 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zgrinch (Post 183246)
I thought a read a comment on this forum about how car covers can scratch the car, but searched and could not find it.

Any thoughts or experience with this?

I covered my S2k daily for 6 years. Never any scratches.

I covered my Ferrari 308 anytime it was outdoors and one time it got some terrible scratches vertically all over the drives door from the cover. It was a windy day, the cover was lightly flapping against the side of the car, and some sand had gotten blown in between the two. It took me a couple hours with a polishing wheel to remove them.

I'd recommend covering your car. The advantages far outweigh the risks from my experience assuming you're actually the type of person that doesn't mind spending a couple minutes every time you park putting the cover on. If that's not you, don't waste your money.

Cal Car Covers are fantastic, they'll have one that's custom fit as soon as these cars are on the road.

random 04-15-2012 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zgrinch (Post 183246)
I thought a read a comment on this forum about how car covers can scratch the car, but searched and could not find it.

Any thoughts or experience with this?

To avoid scratches, you absolutely have to make sure:
  1. Your car is relatively clean to begin with. Otherwise, dirt and other particles underneath the car cover may scratch.
  2. Your car cover fits your car snugly. Otherwise, a loose car cover will simply move all around your car, causing scratches. Anything like dirty already caught underneath the cover will now only compound the problem.

luxmn 04-15-2012 04:11 AM

http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws...3804ec91_7.jpg

what they use at Scion headquarter. perfect fit!

MRZ415 04-15-2012 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by luxmn (Post 183508)
http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws...3804ec91_7.jpg

what they use at Scion headquarter. perfect fit!

That is so NICE, now if I can only have it in DARK grey :word:

ZetaVI 04-15-2012 09:58 AM

I def need one to protect from the Northeast weather although lately it has been pretty pleasant.

ft86Fan 04-15-2012 10:01 AM

That antenna sticking out on the roof will not work well with a car cover.

Dr.Science 04-20-2012 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ft86Fan (Post 183566)
That antenna sticking out on the roof will not work well with a car cover.


You could get one of these: http://on.fb.me/I6klJX

Mango22 04-20-2012 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Science (Post 187876)
You could get one of these: http://on.fb.me/I6klJX

Mmmmmmm....must have, looks tight dawg. :drool:

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Unamused 04-25-2012 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr.Science (Post 187876)
You could get one of these: http://on.fb.me/I6klJX

Probably my first mod.

MRZ415 04-25-2012 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Unamused (Post 191232)
Probably my first mod.

I just check beat-sonic .. goes on sale 4/27

SprayedBigCube 07-08-2012 11:34 AM

Anyone find any car covers yet?

mezdup 07-08-2012 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ZetaVI (Post 183565)
I def need one to protect from the Northeast weather although lately it has been pretty pleasant.

pleasant my ass. i've gotten hail twice since i got the car on father's day lol.

Gaiakai 07-08-2012 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mezdup (Post 302588)
Quote:

Originally Posted by ZetaVI (Post 183565)
I def need one to protect from the Northeast weather although lately it has been pretty pleasant.

pleasant my ass. i've gotten hail twice since i got the car on father's day lol.

To be fair, Father's Day was 2 months after that post :lol:

ZetaVI 07-08-2012 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mezdup (Post 302588)
pleasant my ass. i've gotten hail twice since i got the car on father's day lol.

I was talking about the winter in my area when we barely had any snow. Damn. I posted that in April.

drifter 07-08-2012 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ft86Fan (Post 183566)
That antenna sticking out on the roof will not work well with a car cover.

Takes only 2 seconds to unscrew that antena and toss in trunk.

I bought this on Ebay, fits just fine, but after I ordered, the guy said they only had black, so I bought one anyway. Has the custom pockets for mirrors

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-BRZ-2...ht_2828wt_1398

mezdup 07-08-2012 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaiakai (Post 302593)
To be fair, Father's Day was 2 months after that post :lol:

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZetaVI (Post 302594)
I was talking about the winter in my area when we barely had any snow. Damn. I posted that in April.

lmao mb. but yea the hail storms have been quite the nuisance. really gotta invest in a car cover.

Gaen 07-08-2012 03:02 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10866

http://www.flatironstuning.com/p-213...car-cover.aspx

jenwhite 07-21-2012 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by random (Post 183504)
To avoid scratches, you absolutely have to make sure:
  1. Your car is relatively clean to begin with. Otherwise, dirt and other particles underneath the car cover may scratch.
  2. Your car cover fits your car snugly. Otherwise, a loose car cover will simply move all around your car, causing scratches. Anything like dirty already caught underneath the cover will now only compound the problem.

+1 :thumbup:

Car covers are designed for pratical use... to protech the body from dirt so you should always keep it clean. Probably a customized car cover will be less expensive but there are cheap car covers that I found on the net, search for the one with reasonable price

imprezaf 07-21-2012 11:30 AM

https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...35d94bc1e414e0

They have them in stock and at a good price.


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