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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 01:00 PM
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I was thinking about getting a cover for my car. If you have any suggestions on which to buy let me know.

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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 01:11 PM
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covercraft makes some really nice ones. they have different materials depending on where you are going to store it. they can also custom do them if you have a wing, ground effects or anything else.
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 09:12 PM
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i use covercraft evo for storing in garage. it was about $170, i think.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 05:29 AM
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Depends what your looking for , Budge Car Covers allow air to pass through the cover but nothing else lightweight easy to keep clean , Carbag which is a company out of Michigan is a drive in zipup cover , I have used Budge good product not expensive .
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 05:57 AM
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OEM Car Cover 350z Coupe - Also Available for the Roadster $185

Fits very well, can use an optional car cover lock. Has a clear vinyl window over license plate and a tube that goes over the factory antenna.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 06:52 AM
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Default I would go for a STILLEN car cover

It fits like a glove and its about $96.00 .
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 07:13 AM
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sounds like a good deal. there are many different fabrics though so depending on where you are going to store the car the price may vary. some of the cheaper car covers are only meant as a dust barrier more or less. there are other fabrics like the NOAH fabric covervraft uses that is meant for pretty much anything and everything. cover the car and leave it outside and it will handle all the abuse. rain, snow, sap, anything.
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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i plan on keeping it outside since my garage isnt wide enough for my car. Its going to have to be an all-weather cover. Whats good to protect my car from the elements?
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You dont want to put a cover on a dirty car, that will do more damage then leaving it with the cover off...
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 05:40 PM
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covercraft has the noah fabric, you can get custom ones for like 180 or so. their best fabric. pretty nice stuff, some shops that sell covercraft have samples so you can see what the differences are.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:31 AM
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ok thanks guys! I think im going to go with the stock covercraft cover for the 350z. I dont have a body kit yet so i wont need a custom one.

Are these covers supposed to fit snug to the car? I was thinking I may get a custom one done for the kit im looking into. Since I wont have it for a while, I was wondering if these OUTdoor covers need to have a tight fit around the car? s

Jason@Performance: Ill make sure she gets a nice shower and a coat of Zaino before i put her away.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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Originally posted by ZZZealous007
ok thanks guys! I think im going to go with the stock covercraft cover for the 350z. I dont have a body kit yet so i wont need a custom one.

Are these covers supposed to fit snug to the car? I was thinking I may get a custom one done for the kit im looking into. Since I wont have it for a while, I was wondering if these OUTdoor covers need to have a tight fit around the car? s

Jason@Performance: Ill make sure she gets a nice shower and a coat of Zaino before i put her away.
they fit snug yes... made specifically for the Z... the OEM one at least...

good to keep it clean before you put it on! also, no dirt in the cover.

Have fun
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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oh, i dont think you understood my question... I wanted to know if I did end up getting a custom cover for my Z. Would it be ok if it didnt fit tightly around the car, since i dont have the body kit yet.
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Originally posted by ZZZealous007
oh, i dont think you understood my question... I wanted to know if I did end up getting a custom cover for my Z. Would it be ok if it didnt fit tightly around the car, since i dont have the body kit yet.
oh, yes im sure it will be... as long as its not loose enough for someone to lift it off...
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 10:54 AM
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what do you guys think?? FOr $18 more i can get the all weather NAOH fabric!

http://www.strictlyz.com/customer/pr...89dab7d112cd80
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Old Nov 22, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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Default Hey Jason,

How does that fit the roadster? Any problems you see? I'm looking for something to short term keep on car, weeks not months. Just trying to keep dust off. Is this what I'm looking for?

Thanks
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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I have the Stillen. I really like it, fits great and has a big red stillen written on the front . Sounds like it was much cheaper than those other covers too
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