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Def a bizzare one and a shame on a mint car buddy
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Morning
Yes buddy, came from classic additions it's a custom job for me and my car
But if buying an indoor one DO tell them can I have the same shape as mine just say Marc with the z4mr
It's the only z4 they've ever done haha
It went down to getting vehicle dimensions from Bmw them measuring my splitters and bmw the size of spoiler etc to get it to fit spot on:)
Took some doing but its cool as
I'll go look for ladies name to ask for
Ok ladies name is Mandy as it went back and forth on fitting trials about 8 times hahah then trying to get the M stripes to stay straight even though going downward over the nose
Owner was involved Adrian both lovely and great cover and comes in it's own rucksack with a cover to go over hood so no felt transfer from cover inner
Yes buddy, came from classic additions it's a custom job for me and my car
But if buying an indoor one DO tell them can I have the same shape as mine just say Marc with the z4mr
It's the only z4 they've ever done haha
It went down to getting vehicle dimensions from Bmw them measuring my splitters and bmw the size of spoiler etc to get it to fit spot on:)
Took some doing but its cool as
I'll go look for ladies name to ask for
Ok ladies name is Mandy as it went back and forth on fitting trials about 8 times hahah then trying to get the M stripes to stay straight even though going downward over the nose
Owner was involved Adrian both lovely and great cover and comes in it's own rucksack with a cover to go over hood so no felt transfer from cover inner
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I'm impressed with the cosmos car cover. It's cheap but functional
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Evening all, I'm sat in my lounge looking at my little zed getting soaked in a torrential downpour, so I thinking about winter covers. Looking at storm force which look bespoke for Z4 or classic additions which from the photos don't look as fitted. Then I find this thread about potential scratching from covers moving in the wind. Paulgs1000 idea of fleece blankets on the car before the cover goes on sounds good. Any other thoughts or ideas before I push the button on the storm force?
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I inherited one... has a lovely fleece lining, thick plastic outer cover. If u can wait 2 weeks, I’ll tell u the name on the label
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I bought a genuine bmw outdoor cover 82150148891 for mine after getting fed up of it raining soon after cleaning.
It sat on the pre-cleaned and polished/waxed car for the whole of last winter but when I took it off I had rubbing marks/lots of fine scratches at certain points, where I presume the cover had moved slightly/continuously when windy.
A few of these marks have been a real pita to remove. I wouldn’t use it again without first putting an indoor cover or some kind of protection on first.
It sat on the pre-cleaned and polished/waxed car for the whole of last winter but when I took it off I had rubbing marks/lots of fine scratches at certain points, where I presume the cover had moved slightly/continuously when windy.
A few of these marks have been a real pita to remove. I wouldn’t use it again without first putting an indoor cover or some kind of protection on first.
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My Z4 lives outdoors, but I'd never consider putting a cover on it because of the scratching issues when it gets windy.
I solved the tree sap problem earlier this year - I had the tree cut down!
A bit of rain won't do any harm.
I solved the tree sap problem earlier this year - I had the tree cut down!
A bit of rain won't do any harm.
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- mackharry
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Thanks guys, thinking of a compromise now. The last thing I want to do is risk scratching my car paintwork so maybe a half cover to give the roof a bit of protection over the winter months, anyone have any experience with these?
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Your cosmos cover, is that just a saloon car cover or do they do a coupe/sports car version. On amazon, they just seam to say, medium and large. Is this the same (albeit more expensive) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmos-Indoor- ... +car+coverJim28270 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:08 pm If you're looking for a budget option I can recommend the Cosmos indoor car cover. Just picked one up for £36 on Amazon. Nice, good quality soft fabric and the medium size fits well enough.
Perfect for keeping the fly s**t off in my draughty garage.. Not waterproof though.
Think it was recommended in Auto Express, for what it's worth.
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Am I right in saying you still haven't got a cover nearly a year on ?
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I ordered the medium. Don’t think they do specific styles, but I might be wrong.Magicarcher wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:28 pmYour cosmos cover, is that just a saloon car cover or do they do a coupe/sports car version. On amazon, they just seam to say, medium and large. Is this the same (albeit more expensive) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cosmos-Indoor- ... +car+coverJim28270 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:08 pm If you're looking for a budget option I can recommend the Cosmos indoor car cover. Just picked one up for £36 on Amazon. Nice, good quality soft fabric and the medium size fits well enough.
Perfect for keeping the fly s**t off in my draughty garage.. Not waterproof though.
Think it was recommended in Auto Express, for what it's worth.
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stormforce are brilliant covers with the wool lining...only problem i found was in high winds they do get lifted and mine was whipped off on the front corner....so i decided to shove it in my dads garage when he was away...would be willing to sell it for the right price...its the top spec one, includes padlock and metal security strap.
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that's brilliant! Never seen those before. It would look like my zed had been eaten by a giant snailRekcus wrote: ↑Tue Aug 14, 2018 9:32 pmHas anyone tried one of these
https://www.dancovershop.com/uk/product ... -grey.aspx
3.0 si sapphire black e85 facelift, individual leather New England black Silverstone grey, ZHP
Gone - Little 4pot e85 facelift ruby black metallic, oregon beige leather, ZHP
Gone - Little 4pot e85 facelift ruby black metallic, oregon beige leather, ZHP