car cover recommendation?

[nickmerronesucks]

I went with a coverking outdoor cover, fits amazing, I waxed and then installed the cover..I removed the antenna but then realized it had the hole for the antenna. Fitment is VERY tight, its great.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by nickmerronesucks

I went with a coverking outdoor cover, fits amazing, I waxed and then installed the cover..I removed the antenna but then realized it had the hole for the antenna. Fitment is VERY tight, its great.

It's expensive but I'll probably be buying one because of all of everyones great reviews, they even already have the cover for 2015-up with the shark fin antennas already.

[Agent 86]

I have had 3 Kimberly Clark Evolution fitted covers for several cars. This was before we had a garage. I like the Evolution fabric covers as they protect against, hail, door dings and they repel light rain. They can also be taken to the laundromat for washing.

The one problem with them is that if left on during heavy or long soaking rain they will become soaked. Or if snow/freezing rain is left on the cover the cover will eventually absorb the water, freeze and the fabric can become stuck on the car.

Other than that, this fabric is soft and protects well.

BTW, I do not recommend putting the cover on your car if the car is dirty. Medium to strong winds will blow the cover combining the cover with the dirt grit on your car and effectively becoming sandpaper.

[billwot]

Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

You should only start the car if you know you will let it idle for as long is it can get up to operating temps and then drive it around so the tires don't dry rot, I've done this for other cars that have lasted 100k with no issues.....

If you want to start a stored car, you need to allow the oil temp to come up to full operating temp so it can boil off the vapors and corrosives that will form in the crankcase.

But it's still a cold start (minimum clearances) with minimum lubrication...probably the most severe conditions possible. And there is absolutely no benefit from periodically starting it.

[MrDinkleman]

I realize OP asked for car cover opinions (I have none) but my question is, isn't the whole point of having a "winter beater" to protect your nicer car (as in, keep it indoors) while you abuse the beater?


If it were me, I would just put up with the 10minutes of warming up and scraping ice. Although, if it is not at freezing when you want to drive the beater, I would spray it with water rather than scraping. You can also get one of those remote starters so the car will be toasty when you first come outside.


But, if for some reason, I decided to keep my nicer car outside, I would buy one of those clam shell tents to keep the car in. That way nothing touches the paint.

[lionbacker54]

Originally Posted by Dake

Whatever you get, definitely make sure it's fitted and not just a generic cover with lots of extra fabric.

I got this one, and I've been pretty happy with it. I don't use it a ton, but it's nice when I'm gone on week-long trips and the car is sitting out in a parking lot. It's especially good when the pine trees are dropping sap everywhere.

As others have mentioned, the trick is keeping your car clean AND keeping the cover clean so as to not make things worse due to friction between the surfaces.

lol, amazon says it won't fit my 2013 BRZ, but will fit a 2013 FRS

[_gt86_user]

California car cover, tight fit will not lift when windy, and weather proof. Never had one tear or fly off or scratch my car. Got one for my truck and twin comes with cable and lock as well.