Outdoor car cover for 370z Roadster

[Will370z]

Hi all,

 

I am looking to purchase an outdoor cover for my 370z roadster while I'm waiting for the new garage to be built. 

 

Any recommendations from those that have already bought one of which one to get and where from? Any advice would be much appreciated as there are lots of options out there and keen to get one that fits well.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Will

[Payco]

Personally not a fan. All covers do more harm than good imho.

[Will370z]

18 hours ago, Payco said:

Personally not a fan. All covers do more harm than good imho.

 

Yes heard this too, hence why i want to ensure i get the right one for the time period it will be outdoors, particularly as it is a roadster

[pintopete58]

Hi bud in which neck of the woods are you .

I was given a cover with my roadster I don't think it was cheap and it's not elasticated I think it's one you tie up I don't want it you can have it but pickup cheers Pete 

[GranTurismoEra]

19 hours ago, Payco said:

Personally not a fan. All covers do more harm than good imho.

 

Condensation? 

[Payco]

Scratch the paint / swirl marks and condensation. Would rather keep it un covered and clean it. 

[GranTurismoEra]

Its the inner lining of the cover. Many covers also sold as breathable.

[Olly350z]

On 03/05/2022 at 12:54, GranTurismoEra said:

 

Condensation? 

 

They can cause the paint to "sweat" amongst other issues as others have said. Years ago I had a milano red Type R that I had under cover for roughly 6 months, which caused the paint to come out all blotchy and faded in places, particularly corners of the vehicle that were facing the sun 

[GranTurismoEra]

On 05/05/2022 at 13:39, Olly350z said:

 

They can cause the paint to "sweat" amongst other issues as others have said. Years ago I had a milano red Type R that I had under cover for roughly 6 months, which caused the paint to come out all blotchy and faded in places, particularly corners of the vehicle that were facing the sun 

 

Yep. Only covers worth using are dust covers inside a dry air-conditioned garage. Ive been talking to my brother about us installing one in the garage and expanding to be able to store another 2 cars lol

 

Not like its being rented out or extended at the moment. Covers in general not ideal in our weather.

 

If you lived in a consistently dry country then sure. Morning sweats are no good for the car. Had that with the Nismo so stopped using it.

[Will370z]

On 03/05/2022 at 12:16, pintopete58 said:

Hi bud in which neck of the woods are you .

I was given a cover with my roadster I don't think it was cheap and it's not elasticated I think it's one you tie up I don't want it you can have it but pickup cheers Pete 

Based in Herefordshire, thanks for the offer 

[pintopete58]

A short trip up the A1 .

Leicester A47

[pintopete58]

I've installed very fine garden  netting to the walls above zed so I don't get crap dropping down i don't need a cover 

[Will370z]

Hi @pintopete58, is the cover still available. Im heading up to see friends in Deby next weekend and could potentially pick up.

[pintopete58]

All yours  bud .

Providing  I'm available. 

Give me more details 

[Will370z]

21 minutes ago, pintopete58 said:

All yours  bud .

Providing  I'm available. 

Give me more details 

Tried to send you a PM but for some reason says you can't receive messages so ill pop the response here:

 

Hi Pete,

 

Thanks again for the offer, very kind.

 

I am heading up from Hereford to Derby early saturday morning. I can be at yours any time so let me know when you are free and your address via pm and i can pop over. Alternatively if that isn't convenient i could pop in on the way back down on sunday afternoon if you would prefer

 

let me know

 

Regards

 

Will

[pintopete58]

I will dig it out from  under my Zed.

HAHA. 

And I'll  let 

you know. 

Cheers Pete 

[pintopete58]

Hi bud Sunday afternoon is not a option. 

Saturday is best.

Morning. 

Cheers Pete 

 

 

[Will370z]

Perfect, i'll try and PM you my mobile

[pintopete58]

The forum might not like me .

But I still own a tatty zed  .

And I do 

 

[Andy_Muxlow]

10 minutes ago, pintopete58 said:

The forum might not like me .

But I still own a tatty zed  .

And I do 

 

You zed is not tatty sir.

[pintopete58]

Hi Andy it was bought from a uncaring owner but now the roof works  with bungees I fitted and a trip to Surrey on Friday .

Night mare. 7 1/4 hour round trip 

To get it sorted .

Wiring problem & £695  .

Now some body work. 

Would like to get bonnet & front bumper done 

It needs more work but money is always the problem. 

But then again I've a invidia exhaust to fit and HUMPY'S SEATS to fit happy days hahaha 

 

[pintopete58]

Hi will.

I've got to delete pms before I can send my details .

But I don't know how to do this I don't have a clue with computer jargon. 

So I will get info over ASAP 

Cheers Pete 

 

[Will370z]

Just wanted to give a big shout out to Pete. What a lovely bloke, when i put this thread up i wasn't expecting a generous offer to have a cover for free. Popped up to pick it up on Saturday and got the chance to meet Pete. Your fiesta looked spotless and sounds like you have a great project lined up for your Zed, good luck with all the work and post up pics. Thanks again, it was a pleasure meeting you.

 

Love this forum and the people you meet, always impressed how generous people here are.

[pintopete58]

Hi will at the end of the day I was given it with the zed .

As I mentioned I will not be using and I think it's gone to a great guy. 

And thank you for the case of wine .

Sorry bottle of wine haha. 

What wonderful man.