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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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Just moved to a new house and sadly there isnt enough room in the gearage for my car so I need to cover it up to protect from sun and other things. Any good recomendations? Websites would be better. Thanks guys
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 05:59 AM
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I would also like to know where I can buy a good car cover.

Solidsnake, where in SA do you live?
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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I live in Georgetown, TX now.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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This would also be useful for me. The dam lawnmower likes to throw up some pollen on my car in the garage. Grrrr
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:43 AM
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Stillen $94.95
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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That one looks nice and it says stillen. Any other options a few bucks less? How much is the nissan car cover? I would goto the dealer but I know they charge way too much.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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Go to Pep Boys, for $140 you get a 10x20 car port it is sweet. Ill take pictures today and show you.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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i have the nissan car cover and i like it. i think it's 200 bucks from a dealership, but maybe cheaper from performance nissan, and definitely cheaper in the classified section (i got mine for 100 bucks with a cable lock in perfect condition).
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guess the stillen is the best bet. Whats the website?
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jukljs
Stillen $94.95
I have this one. Seems to do the trick.
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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Do either the Stillen or OEM car cover trap moisture or scracth the surface of the car?
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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 03:46 AM
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I can only talk about the Stillen one (as I've never used the OEM one). I use it every day (car parked at work outside). When it rains, the cover tends to be wet on the outside, but keeps the car pretty dry inside. Doesn't seem to scratch it, though putting anything on a car would probably scratch it more than not putting somethin on it. As I sadi, I have to park outside at work though, and no cover would be far worse. It's a nice cover for < $100 IMHO. Fits like a glove, made for the Z (as opposed to covers which are generic), and feels pretty soft on both sides.

I'm sure you could spend more and get a better cover, but it's not a cheesy nylon one (like some of the cheapos I've seen). Would buy it again, and if this one should die due to daily use, I'd get another one. It seems to be holdig up quite well after a year and 1/2 of daily use though, so I don't think I'll have to replace it any time soon.

Ohhh, and it fits over the Vizage (fiberglass) kit, which was my concern. It would be pushing it if I had a large wing, but it might still work. I have the OEM spolier.
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