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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone can recommend me a good outdoor cover for a 3 door cosworth?

Like non-scratch/waterproof/breathable etc

Ideally Im not looking for one for hundreds upon hundreds of pounds as it will not be in use very often.

Links/company names/recommendations would be very helpful.

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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Outdoor carcoon IMO
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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They are too expensive.

Come June the car will be used but atm its hid away but without a cover. Its just my proposed garage has fell through.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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I bought one years ago for my 3DR from a company called Hamilton Classics i think....Was an all singing/dancing one that didnt scratch and "Breathed" ect ect....
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Thankyou.

EDIT...Just looked and its £181 delivered. May just bite the bullet. Dont want no argos/halfords stuff thats gunna ruin it.

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http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/

Its on there tailor made for the Sierra Cosworth

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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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ive just put one of these on mine today
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3206812121...84.m1497.l2649
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossy43
Just looked and its £181 delivered. May just bite the bullet. Dont want no argos/halfords stuff thats gunna ruin it.
Well worth it mate.....The cheap ones rub the paint off ect
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Car covers create swirl marks when taken on off a few times... This is mine and now it's redundant...,

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Originally Posted by cossieoverload
ive just put one of these on mine today
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3206812121...84.m1497.l2649
How did it go?
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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if the car is outside in the cold i wouldent use one at all! i had a very expensive outside fully lined and breathable one but the car got so condensated and damp under it i dont use it any more and wouldent advise anyone else too iver
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Originally Posted by rsmat
Car covers create swirl marks when taken on off a few times... This is mine and now it's redundant...,

Is it for sale now then mat? Swirls are better than cat claw scratches
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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if the car is outside in the cold i wouldent use one at all! i had a very expensive outside fully lined and breathable one but the car got so condensated and damp under it i dont use it any more and wouldent advise anyone else too iver
Well. The car will remain un-used until June. May get the very odd run out. This is the time that it will be standing outside.

After June, the car will be used every few days so a cover becomes a nuisence then anyway.

I just wanted one from now till June as i carnt hack going outside and seeing it frosty/wet
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Rossy43
Well. The car will remain un-used until June. May get the very odd run out. This is the time that it will be standing outside.

After June, the car will be used every few days so a cover becomes a nuisence then anyway.

I just wanted one from now till June as i carnt hack going outside and seeing it frosty/wet
Your in a no win then lol because when you take it off it will be very wet shiny bits on mine under the bonnet started to rust as it was so damp!
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Originally Posted by Ade500
Is it for sale now then mat? Swirls are better than cat claw scratches
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It's not for sale mate... As I will only use it when I put it away for a long time... When I'm using the car through summer i will only use air-chamber.
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Old Feb 9, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ajamesc
Your in a no win then lol because when you take it off it will be very wet shiny bits on mine under the bonnet started to rust as it was so damp!
Ah fuck that, dont want that happening.

I am going to cover up the bonnet vents though. They let so much water in.
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Originally Posted by Rossy43
How did it go?
seems to be doing its job at the mo lol
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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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I have a "Covercraft" cover, was just over £200 IIRC, and that included the chain and padlock, these also aren't universal either, they are specifically tailored for the car.

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Originally Posted by rsmat
It's not for sale mate... As I will only use it when I put it away for a long time... When I'm using the car through summer i will only use air-chamber.
That's cool mate thought I would ask just in case. It's a nice looking one can you remember what brand it is and how much you paid?

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Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ade500
That's cool mate thought I would ask just in case. It's a nice looking one can you remember what brand it is and how much you paid?

Cheers Ade

Its a tailor made cover... I will take a look at the receipt and let you know mate.
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Cheers that's great Mat
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