Help with car covers and a radar??
10-24-2007 | 09:12 PM
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Help with car covers and a radar??
I want to buy a car cover but I have no idea what to buy? So any brands etc will help. Also how is the factory one??
Ok I also want to buy a radar.. So help me out with this too..
Please
Ok I also want to buy a radar.. So help me out with this too..
Please
10-24-2007 | 09:15 PM
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From: Indialantic, Florida
www.trussvillemazda.com is a good place to go look for the factory car covers.
What color is your car? I have a gray/black OEM car cover that I have never used. It's still in the bag and I'll sell it if you can use that color?
Go look at trussville and see what you think and then PM me if interested.
See this thread for my list of stuff that I still have for sale, the cover is on there.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=119072
What color is your car? I have a gray/black OEM car cover that I have never used. It's still in the bag and I'll sell it if you can use that color?
Go look at trussville and see what you think and then PM me if interested.
See this thread for my list of stuff that I still have for sale, the cover is on there.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=119072
Last edited by Mazurfer; 10-24-2007 at 09:18 PM.
10-25-2007 | 10:53 AM
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I have the same cover that Mazurfer has, but I do use mine occassionally. Just make sure you have at least a couple of feet all around the car to get it tucked into place. Can be a chore in a garage if space is tight.
But, it does keep the dust off the car.
I also bought the Mazda OEM cable and lock, which is nothing special, just a tiny padlock and a steel cable. That can be interesting to use with the cover outdoors, if the ground is wet or muddy.
Some folks have said that covers can scratch your paint, but I've found that if you keep the liner clean, and only install it on a clean, dust-free car, it's not an issue.
But, it does keep the dust off the car.
I also bought the Mazda OEM cable and lock, which is nothing special, just a tiny padlock and a steel cable. That can be interesting to use with the cover outdoors, if the ground is wet or muddy.
Some folks have said that covers can scratch your paint, but I've found that if you keep the liner clean, and only install it on a clean, dust-free car, it's not an issue.
10-25-2007 | 11:19 AM
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Go to the Covercraft website—they have a detailed chart to help pick the best brand/type of cover for your specific situation (i.e. indoor vs outdoor, bulkiness/portability, etc.): http://www.covercraft.com
Last edited by New Yorker; 11-02-2007 at 05:33 PM.
10-25-2007 | 03:53 PM
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From: Indialantic, Florida
I have the same cover that Mazurfer has, but I do use mine occassionally. Just make sure you have at least a couple of feet all around the car to get it tucked into place. Can be a chore in a garage if space is tight.
But, it does keep the dust off the car.
I also bought the Mazda OEM cable and lock, which is nothing special, just a tiny padlock and a steel cable. That can be interesting to use with the cover outdoors, if the ground is wet or muddy.
Some folks have said that covers can scratch your paint, but I've found that if you keep the liner clean, and only install it on a clean, dust-free car, it's not an issue.
But, it does keep the dust off the car.
I also bought the Mazda OEM cable and lock, which is nothing special, just a tiny padlock and a steel cable. That can be interesting to use with the cover outdoors, if the ground is wet or muddy.
Some folks have said that covers can scratch your paint, but I've found that if you keep the liner clean, and only install it on a clean, dust-free car, it's not an issue.
How dare you!!!!!Yes, I have the cable lock as well and I explained it all to her last night.
Anyway, I used to use one on my Turbo 626 a long time ago, but I have yet to use it on this car for reasons I explained to her last night.
Dave
11-01-2007 | 04:02 PM
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Looking at covercraft's website, I'm starting to like the Noah cover.
I picked up a universal cover at Costco about a month or two ago and I works GREAT (for $29) but I'm not sure it's what I should be using on my car every day while I'm in the office.
The only real complaint I have with it is that it's too breathable and dust gets on the car. Granted, it's a LOT less dust then without the cover but still... (you guys know me and my obsession with a clean car)
I think I might bite the bullet and order the Noah
NOAH barrier fabric actually stops water, yet it "breathes" to allow any trapped moisture, seam seepage or condensation to easily evaporate. The unique construction process (patent pending) results in a cover with maximum all-weather protection...highly water resistant, dust resistant, UV resistant and breathable to make sure moisture and/or heat don't stay under the cover. Made in the U.S. by Kimberly-Clark, the fabric weighs only 4.75 oz./sq. yd., so it's easy to handle and fold.
Protective Outer Layers - A bi-component spunbond, using sheath-core technology. The inner core is polypropylene for strength, with a polyethylene wrap for softness. A silver-gray color was selected because of its heat-resistant properties. The fabric is also treated with UV inhibitors for extended outdoor use.
Micro-Porous Middle Layer - The barrier layer is breathable film, a proprietary stretch-film technology developed exclusively for Kimberly-Clark. The film is stretched and subjected to a chemical process that creates microscopic holes smaller than droplets of water or dust, yet large enough to allow moisture vapor to escape.
Soft, Paint-Protecting Inner Layer - A bi-component fabric made with polyethylene and nylon. This combination results in an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio, with the "soft touch" necessary for today's water-based paint finishes.
Material color available - Silver-Gray
Protective Outer Layers - A bi-component spunbond, using sheath-core technology. The inner core is polypropylene for strength, with a polyethylene wrap for softness. A silver-gray color was selected because of its heat-resistant properties. The fabric is also treated with UV inhibitors for extended outdoor use.
Micro-Porous Middle Layer - The barrier layer is breathable film, a proprietary stretch-film technology developed exclusively for Kimberly-Clark. The film is stretched and subjected to a chemical process that creates microscopic holes smaller than droplets of water or dust, yet large enough to allow moisture vapor to escape.
Soft, Paint-Protecting Inner Layer - A bi-component fabric made with polyethylene and nylon. This combination results in an exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio, with the "soft touch" necessary for today's water-based paint finishes.
Material color available - Silver-Gray
I picked up a universal cover at Costco about a month or two ago and I works GREAT (for $29) but I'm not sure it's what I should be using on my car every day while I'm in the office.
The only real complaint I have with it is that it's too breathable and dust gets on the car. Granted, it's a LOT less dust then without the cover but still... (you guys know me and my obsession with a clean car)
I think I might bite the bullet and order the Noah
01-24-2008 | 09:48 AM
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Hi All,
Wonder if people made up their mind about their car covers? I have an outdoor car cover from Covercraft, Noah series ($220+), and I have been using it for almost 6 months (no garage...
). I pretty much use it every day, and it works great for me. However, it gets very heavy if I'm taking it off after a rainy day since it is more fabric based. This is a bummer because it has been raining non stop in Santa Barbara for the past couple days, and I don't want to use the car cover but have no where to store it except ON the car... 
I haven't notcied any scratches.
Thread with some pics:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/car-covers-covercrafts-noah-weathershield-123223/
Wonder if people made up their mind about their car covers? I have an outdoor car cover from Covercraft, Noah series ($220+), and I have been using it for almost 6 months (no garage...
). I pretty much use it every day, and it works great for me. However, it gets very heavy if I'm taking it off after a rainy day since it is more fabric based. This is a bummer because it has been raining non stop in Santa Barbara for the past couple days, and I don't want to use the car cover but have no where to store it except ON the car... I haven't notcied any scratches.
Thread with some pics:
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-show-shine-26/car-covers-covercrafts-noah-weathershield-123223/
01-24-2008 | 10:14 AM
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I swear by my top of the line California Car Cover. Two Winters outdoors and it works great. "Superweave" Breathable microfiber. Not as tight fitting as the OEM, so it goes on and off easier. Machine wash/dryable. Stores easily in its own bag as well.
btw: CCC also has a "Noah" weave. I guess it's an obvious naming convention.
http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_about.aspx
btw: CCC also has a "Noah" weave. I guess it's an obvious naming convention.
http://www.calcarcover.com/cover_about.aspx
Last edited by Huey52; 01-24-2008 at 11:37 AM.
01-24-2008 | 11:17 AM
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I have 3 car covers now!
- Mazda OEM car cover: Works AWESOME if for whatever reason I need to leave my car outside at night. Unfortunately it's a VERY tight fit but does a good job of keeping most of the moisture out.
- Covercraft Noah: This is my daily car cover for when I'm at the office. I can imagine it would get heavy after it rains since it is a fabric material.
I would suggest not putting it on when it is raining since it won't really keep your car clean. As soon as you take the cover off and start driving, you're just going to kick up muddy water all over your car.
- Costco Universal cover: used it for a few weeks, no longer using it. It's a decent cover but you're better off spending the extra $$$ for something better.
- Mazda OEM car cover: Works AWESOME if for whatever reason I need to leave my car outside at night. Unfortunately it's a VERY tight fit but does a good job of keeping most of the moisture out.
- Covercraft Noah: This is my daily car cover for when I'm at the office. I can imagine it would get heavy after it rains since it is a fabric material.
I would suggest not putting it on when it is raining since it won't really keep your car clean. As soon as you take the cover off and start driving, you're just going to kick up muddy water all over your car.
- Costco Universal cover: used it for a few weeks, no longer using it. It's a decent cover but you're better off spending the extra $$$ for something better.
01-24-2011 | 07:06 PM
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I have an RX8 specific noah cover I bought about 2 years ago. Used it maybe 3 times. It's a higher end one that's suppose to be good in the rain, etc. Paid a couple hundred bucks and barely use it. Too lazy I guess. PM me if you would like to buy it.
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