Tricky-Ricky Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Still 30c outside and 29c in my living room here in Norfolk, with all the windows open and two fans going full tilt, time for air con i think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Washed the Z in the afternoon sun today. Was sweating like anything by the time I'd finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I just sat for 90 mins in traffic in 29°C with no AC and leather seats. Unpleasant doesn't cover it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Still 30c outside and 29c in my living room here in Norfolk, with all the windows open and two fans going full tilt, time for air con i think. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I try to avoid washing the car in the sun. Thought I was being clever yesterday, I know I'll wait until 9pm when the sun is going down and wash the car then, never read the weather report. Couple of hours later the thunderstorm started........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Must admit this has been the norm for me last 3 years 31-34 but that's equatorial so sympathise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I try to avoid washing the car in the sun. Thought I was being clever yesterday, I know I'll wait until 9pm when the sun is going down and wash the car then, never read the weather report. Couple of hours later the thunderstorm started........ That's what I did now it's dirty as **** again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Miserable and about 20ºC here up until an hours or so ago when the sun started to break through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 psssh i'd much rather it this way round than freezing ones knackers off most of the time. but then again i am half tropical, so maybe i need the warmth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've had to turn the aircon down in my house as it was getting too cold. /smug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I've had to turn the aircon down in my house as it was getting too cold. /smug Don't you mean your Butler did? ....or was it the Maid? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I dunno, one of the poor people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I dunno, one of the poor people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I try to avoid washing the car in the sun. Thought I was being clever yesterday, I know I'll wait until 9pm when the sun is going down and wash the car then, never read the weather report. Couple of hours later the thunderstorm started........ That's what I did now it's dirty as **** again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've invested in a breathable car cover for mine for just this reason. Been using it for six months and it's been excellent. Just need to make sure the car is clean when you put it on to avoid scratches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhorno Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I try to avoid washing the car in the sun. Thought I was being clever yesterday, I know I'll wait until 9pm when the sun is going down and wash the car then, never read the weather report. Couple of hours later the thunderstorm started........ That's what I did now it's dirty as **** again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've invested in a breathable car cover for mine for just this reason. Been using it for six months and it's been excellent. Just need to make sure the car is clean when you put it on to avoid scratches. How much ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Id much rather be back in turkey were it was 40+ for 2 weeks but bearable where it was such a crisp and fresh heat whereas here its so humid i mean its pissing down in london and im still sweating my balls off! I think its that lovely cussion of polution we live under in the uk lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) I try to avoid washing the car in the sun. Thought I was being clever yesterday, I know I'll wait until 9pm when the sun is going down and wash the car then, never read the weather report. Couple of hours later the thunderstorm started........ That's what I did now it's dirty as **** again Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've invested in a breathable car cover for mine for just this reason. Been using it for six months and it's been excellent. Just need to make sure the car is clean when you put it on to avoid scratches. How much ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fifty quid. This one. Large size fits my Nismo very well. http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-styling/car-covers-tarpaulins/halfords-advanced-all-seasons-car-cover-large Before anyone says it, I know Halfords aren't great but I wanted to try an inexpensive cover with a view to getting a better one if it turned out ok. I've been so pleased with this one that I won't bother to upgrade. I had to make a window in it to show the tax disc and our parking permit but that wasn't difficult. It's great being able to wash the car and know that it won't be dirty again in half an hour. It's also made the car anonymous in the road whereas before it was getting a lot of attention. Nobody gives it a second look now, which suits me when I'm not there to keep an eye on it. Six months on and it's working great. Might do a mini review thread in case anyone else is interested. Edited July 19, 2014 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Very clean. Agreed. I've kept a close eye out for any signs that the cover is harming the paint - nothing so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp606 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Interesting, I'm looking at a cover for my Z too as I only use it briefly at the weekends now. The 'fitted' covers I've seen and the genuine Nissan ones are really expensive but that Halfords one seems really reasonable, just worried about damaging my paintwork. Should be fine as I clean it every Sunday before parking it up for the week. Edited July 19, 2014 by Jp606 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashurik Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Still 30c outside and 29c in my living room here in Norfolk, with all the windows open and two fans going full tilt, time for air con i think. I bought Blyss air con from B&Q the other day..if you looking at it my advise AVOID AVOID...It so ****ing loud,like i fighter jet,even on low setting..Will give it back on monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Still 30c outside and 29c in my living room here in Norfolk, with all the windows open and two fans going full tilt, time for air con i think. I bought Blyss air con from B&Q the other day..if you looking at it my advise AVOID AVOID...It so ****ing loud,like i fighter jet,even on low setting..Will give it back on monday! Thanks! One for the avoid list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I use a small Amcor 12000 BTU unit for the bedroom, which isn't very noisy at all considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 My house came with AC already installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Honestly it's been fine for me. The cover has turned out to be better than I expected. I usually just drive at the weekends so the car gets washed, cover goes on and it's nice and clean next time I drive it. The only issue with the Halfords cover is the straps. The buckles are plastic and it's not easy to pass them under the car because they're too light. My solution has been to cut the buckles off and just tie the straps to the alloys. Works great even in strong winds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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