fisch Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Allrighty, having managed to find a dime in NE that isn't totally rusted out, I am wanting to keep it that way! It will be a while before it gets a garage space, so I would like to keep it covered but refuse to use a tarp. What fitted covers do y'all use that are good against snow and rain? Quote Link to comment
jputz Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I wouuld like to know this to. If you find one fisch please let me know. The one I have is a generic small car one and its not small enough. The wind keeps blowing it off. Quote Link to comment
Just Joel Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 x3... I need one for a wagon ;) Later Joel Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 My buddy and I both use ones for a (i believe) 92-95 civic (not hatch), and it couldn't fit more perfect. It's like it's made for it. I'm pretty sure they are factory Honda ones. Even the mirror locations are perfect. I'll try to get a pic tomorrow for you guys. I'll check the tag on it for brand and such for you guys also. (sorry not sure on the wagon though) Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks creepy! Hey that gives me a thought. You know those hard core BMW guys probably have covers, bet the boxiness of a BMW 2002 would be a close match! (But probably for an inflated BMW price, when a honda could do the same thing!!!) Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yes. I have heard that the covers from the 2002 and the 320i both fit nicely. Being made for A BMW, they will not be cheap. I found a pretty nice universal cover at Costco. It was similar to the $100 covers but cost $33. It comes with 2 webbed straps that snap into built in buckles. Works well to keep the wind from blowing it off. If you truly want a fitted cover, check out the one that Pete Brock sells. http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=carcover_510&Category_Code=car_covers http://www.bre2.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=B&Product_Code=carcover_510&Category_Code=car_covers Now that you are a 510 owner, you may want to utilize a fantastic resource to research anything 510, The Bluebirds email list archive. Here is what came up when I did a search for Car Cover: http://www.datsun510.com/bbmail/adds/results.asp?searchstring=+car+cover 2 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Thanks for that link David. I'd seen the Brock one on quick search and wondered if it were weather proof or 'california' weather proof? I have never looked at covers before, but am hoping for something snow and slush proof. Quote Link to comment
qwik510 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 I have never found a car cover that was truly snow proof or slush proof. Seems every cover I have ever used will allow stuff to get through it. The car needs to breath otherwise it will have moisture trapped inside. If your car will be stored under a carport or something that will divert the snow and ice, a carbag can work well. I have one that I used when I put a car in storage at my Cousin's repair shop and the car came out after a 6 month storage in the exact same condition as when it was stored. See them here: http://www.carbag.com Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Lol, That dime has no mirrors, nor does the cover have locations for them. It's snowing right now, so I'll try to get out and take a pic in a bit. Edit: Here are the pics of the ones we run. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 And here we are.... 5 years later. Civic OEM cover is NLA. Anyone know of an all weather cover that isn't $200 and fits like the civic cover? 1 Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted December 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've been using the generic Rain-X one, it fits like a potato sack on supermodel, lol. But it did fit the wagon and the sedan. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've been using the generic Rain-X one, it fits like a potato sack on supermodel, lol. But it did fit the wagon and the sedan. doing some research... I think I am going to try to just make one. The 510 is a box.. shouldnt be too hard to make. 1 Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 doing some research... I think I am going to try to just make one. The 510 is a box.. shouldnt be too hard to make. please post progress and finished pictures Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 please post progress and finished pictures Will do. I've found a place that sells car cover material... so that's one hurdle cleared. 2 Quote Link to comment
heywier427 Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 When have to leave any of my nicer cars outside for any extended amount of time, I drive it up onto a piece of 2" foam insulation board as well as the car cover. Any of the small universal car covers will work, and I always tarp over that. Quote Link to comment
Z23T Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I use one for a !990 to 1994 Nissan Sentra. It fits well, the cars have a similar shape. I don't keep my car outside so I don't know how it would handle the rain and snow. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 What I've found is most company's just sell a generic cover that will fit a Civic or Sentra... and about 300 other cars in various shapes and sizes. Would be nice to have it fit like a glove. Quote Link to comment
carterb Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 Car covers and long term storage do not mix - at least not in the wet Northwest. Even expensive "weather resistant" car covers will get saturated and then you just end up effectively storing your car under a wet towel. I have a car on the side of my garage for a while. It does not need any more help rusting. I built a ladder frame out of pvc pipe and laid that over the car. Then I draped a tarp over the frame and pulled it down to the front and rear. The frame bends making a turtle shell shaped silhouette with the tarp. It sheds water and no where is the tarp sitting on the car so everything can breathe. It's not as pretty as a car cover but it's doing a better job of protecting my project 'till I can make time for it. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 the problem is the car is sitting in my driveway. I thought about building a shelter, but my neighbors would almost certainly hate that. 1 Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted December 12, 2015 Report Share Posted December 12, 2015 I don't live for my neighbors. I'm quiet, never bother them, don't drink, don't cause trouble, police never have to visit me, I nod at them, I'm the most perfect neighbor there is. So if I want to do something I do it. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 My neighbors are REALLY old. Frequently asks when I am selling the car(getting rid of) in my driveway. My response is, I'm not selling it. I will be fixing it and driving it. They have lived in the same house since the entire neighborhood was new (1978). They feel entitled. I am very much the same, I cause no trouble. I am not loud.. I clean up after myself and I own the house. I would absolutely love to just put up a nice looking temp shelter to cover the car until I could move it into the garage. It's the best option, but likely not feasible. Quote Link to comment
The Taterhead Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 The $199 Harbor Freight one work pretty well. One of my 510's is in one now. Just don't put it under a tree, lest you want it to be covered in moss & grime. Ask me how I know. http://m.harborfreight.com/10-ft-x-17-ft-portable-garage-69039.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 If it weren't directly in front of my house I'd buy another one of those. I used to have one of those for my Z at a previous house. It was great! Quote Link to comment
r0p0doe Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 I'm using a Budge car cover fits pretty well Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 My neighbors are REALLY old. Frequently asks when I am selling the car(getting rid of) in my driveway. My response is, I'm not selling it. I will be fixing it and driving it. They have lived in the same house since the entire neighborhood was new (1978). They feel entitled. I am very much the same, I cause no trouble. I am not loud.. I clean up after myself and I own the house. I would absolutely love to just put up a nice looking temp shelter to cover the car until I could move it into the garage. It's the best option, but likely not feasible. do you live in a hoa? If the answer is no, fuck the old far neighbors that think they run the neighborhood, it's your house and as long as you're within your legal rights they have no say whatsoever as to what you do with your property Also, let your grass grow long, old people hate that Quote Link to comment
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