Jump to content
SAU Community

Car Covers

Inline 6

By Inline 6,
in General Maintenance

 Share

Recommended Posts

Inline 6 Grand Master

Inline 6

Posted
Posted

sorry if its a repost

but anyone use those thick ass water proof car covers they sell in car shops? the 1s with the soft cloth inside.

im assuming if you put it on a dirty car itll do more harm than good when it rubs around.

but if you wash the car before putting it on are they good for the paint work n such?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/195639-car-covers/
Share on other sites
adam-__- Grand Master

adam-__-

Posted
Posted

My experience with car covers is that they produce static electricity and get all sorts of sand and dirt stuck to your car and cover. When you put on and take off the cover, it rubs against the paint work and causes small scratches.

Not sure if the one you're talking about is any different.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/195639-car-covers/#findComment-3503846
Share on other sites
grandmasterb Grand Master

grandmasterb

Posted
Posted
sorry if its a repost

but anyone use those thick ass water proof car covers they sell in car shops? the 1s with the soft cloth inside.

im assuming if you put it on a dirty car itll do more harm than good when it rubs around.

but if you wash the car before putting it on are they good for the paint work n such?

You answered your own question old boy, usually i lay a rug over the car first then car cover over top just so i know i wont get any little scratches :spank:

If you buy one just make sure its one that has decent tie down's for it :P

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/195639-car-covers/#findComment-3503855
Share on other sites
(B1) MR_fanny Grand Master

(B1) MR_fanny

Posted
Posted

from my experience the heavy fabric ones arent the best as they do tend to scratch the car especially on windy days. . if its got the cloth inside is should be fine. it has to be able to breathe too whether it be air vent pockets around the car cover. ive got myself a nice soft one that i used to use which i really liked, obviously not 100% water proof but was nice and easy to roll up..ha

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/195639-car-covers/#findComment-3503860
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • CF.Panda
      R34 25GT Engine Light 21

      By CF.Panda · Posted

      I wasn’t able to replicate the sound anymore. It was a one time sound so maybe it was just coincidence but it was like small pebbles being dropped in a coke can.   should I try cleaning the MAF? It could be it’s functioning but dirty? I don’t know.
    • sunsetR33
      Unpeeling the Orange

      By sunsetR33 · Posted

      Update 4: Hi all. The car drives again! Haven't driven for long, only to store it in the garage again, but the test drive was successful. The coolant and oil leaks seem to be fixed for now. Temps on the engine were also very good, while moving I never even saw 80C water during the approx. 30 minute drive. Ate up all the coolant in the reservoir though so will have to fill that even more when I go to the car next time. One thing that pisses me off is that the RPM gauge is still f**ked, I even resoldered the board twice and used copper paste on the silly screws that are used as connections. Next time I take it out I'll take apart the board and fit new components, I'll see if I can get a replacement IC for it.  I have an appointment set for 22nd of September for the engine tune to 370hp. Alignment also still needs to be done. My hope is that I can get all the legal stuff over with by the end of this season. Anyone of you have advice regarding intercoolers? Currently there is an APEXI core fitted, one of those weird hybrid ones, 600x270x76. I don't think it's bad but it's not new and now I still have the chance to change it now to legally include it in the paperwork. Only issue is that the only options that would arrive in time are a HKS Type R intercooler or generic Ebay spec intercoolers comparable to a JustJap one. Ideally I'd order a Plazmaman but it takes over a month to receive which would mean making the car legal has to wait until next season. Would love to hear some input on this. Same story for my injectors, the previous owner was a nunce and put ID 1050x on the engine. They work but are obviously not ideal at "normal" power levels. But I don't see a reason to change them unless the tuner says it's necessary. I read online before buying a different exhaust that the top secret style rear diffusers won't fit due to the size of the rear resonators. My buddy and I made it work by slightly "adjusting the shape" of the mounting bracket and making some spacers out of 3d print for the mounting bolts. Fits like a charm. Just putting this here in case someone has this problem. Even the hefty HKS Silent Hi Power rear can fits without hitting anything.
    • Butters
      UniClutch

      By Butters · Posted

      Well they got my money but they are not getting my gearbox ! 
    • GTSBoy
      ECU sees many times the speed than speedo does (R34 swap)

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      It's needed for rolling idle up, and I think it is a decider on VCT also.
    • Kinkstaah
      ECU sees many times the speed than speedo does (R34 swap)

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      I mean, not really. Link ECU's can absolutely still have errors from the ECU thinking it's getting a sensor it's not expecting. I would imagine the speed at the ECU level in Nistune does absolutely nothing anyway? I assume the ECU does not do any fancy TC stuff with regards to front+rear wheel speed or anything of that like anyway. Someone who uses Nistune may be more fluent in it. 
×
×
  • Create New...