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Old 05-18-04, 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by DGOT20s
I cant think of the name of it, its just a basic rainproof cover that i got from the local parts store. It was something like 40 bucks. I can not believe i went so long without a car cover ( i just got it when I installed my aero and it started snowing the same day )

I use it every night now, it really helps with the waxing, I get to establish LOTS of coats!!
and who was yapping about u getting one? yet someone kept saying no! until he finally gave in and now doesn't know what he'd do without it
Old 05-18-04, 08:33 PM
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Are those cheap-o covers OK for your paint? I mean, when you take the cover on/off the car, does it scratch/swirl/hurt the paint in any way?

I know the OEM cover cost much more than $50.
Old 05-18-04, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by Cadd
Are those cheap-o covers OK for your paint? I mean, when you take the cover on/off the car, does it scratch/swirl/hurt the paint in any way?

I know the OEM cover cost much more than $50.
TRUST ME, if this thing harmed the paint in any way I would not use it. I dont just slide all over the car either though. I roll it up from the rear to the sunroof, and then from the front to the sunroof and fold it up to take it off, in other words, I do most of the moving on the sunroof glass, not on the paint. Also I have let this thing sit in 2days of POURING rain and the car was bone dry underneath! like i said probably the best 40 bucks i will ever spend! LOL
Old 05-19-04, 05:47 AM
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daily race opps meant daily driver.. my part time job (my only job ) is 3miles from home .. it would kill me to leave at home ,, i love the attention it gets tooooo much and the drivin enjoyment "i'm lovin it"
Old 05-19-04, 05:51 AM
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Originally posted by Cadd
Are those cheap-o covers OK for your paint? I mean, when you take the cover on/off the car, does it scratch/swirl/hurt the paint in any way?

I know the OEM cover cost much more than $50.
don't buy the cheap $20 one, they sell a gold one 4 like 40 bucks i used it 4 a year b4 i bought my home with a garage and it worked great and we get killer rain seasons here in Florida and it made it through..
Old 05-19-04, 07:38 AM
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daily driven for sure man. i will never get a car, put 30k bucks on it, and never drive it. that's just stupid imho. a car is meant for driven, and it can still look nice too
Old 05-19-04, 12:36 PM
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Default weekend/show car

Mostly a show car and when I would drive it on the weekends I'd take it out of the garage Saturday morning and back in the garage Sunday morning...I only average 4k miles a year.
Old 05-19-04, 01:55 PM
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Daily driver when I bought it in '98 until 2002, then modded my baby for show. Since then, weekends, show, and sometimes during the work week when I couldn't resist. Still hard to resist, but Atlanta traffic is horrendous, and Atlanta drivers are even worse during rush hour. Kinda takes the fun out of driving a nice car when ya have to constantly look out for idiots, know what I mean?
Old 05-19-04, 04:06 PM
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miles, miles, miles.... in snow, rain, hail, flying rocks, and beaten by the sun............ i practically live in my car............

got over 100k and counting, i used to average 38k/yr but i have a 2nd car.

The GS needs a new veilside KI hood and kit...........
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Originally posted by Cadd
Are those cheap-o covers OK for your paint? I mean, when you take the cover on/off the car, does it scratch/swirl/hurt the paint in any way?

I know the OEM cover cost much more than $50.
look for a noah cover, its one of the best for all types of new england weather.. i need the research b4 buying, cost like 120 and has the spoiler part.
Old 05-19-04, 06:00 PM
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bluelex & DGOT20s,

Do you know the brand that you guys have?

Thanks,
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Originally posted by Cadd
bluelex & DGOT20s,

Do you know the brand that you guys have?

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I wish I did man, I threw the damn box away about a week ago! LOL

the next time i go to the auto parts store I will look!
Old 05-19-04, 09:25 PM
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GS has to be daily
Old 05-20-04, 01:40 AM
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GS used to be my daily driver but now i gotta take the damn subway to go to work.

So now GS is weekends only.....I really miss driving it everyday.
Old 05-24-04, 01:43 AM
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Talking show and once in a great while....

how bout 98% show and 2% weekend and sunny weather driven only...


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