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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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That time of year again - What are you guys using for car covers?

Hey guys,


Sorry if this has been asked and answered a hundred times over, I didn't really find what I was looking for with search.


I'm relatively new to the FD, and I'm really surprised that Mazda never made a car cover for it (Nissan made one for the Z32, as did Toyota,etc)


I don't want a generic 'Sports Car!!!1!1!@@@' car cover from Autozone, So who's the go-to for car covers made specifically for the FD?
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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OEM covers are crap. You might as well cover your car with paper towels.

Covercraft and Coverking. THey have a huge selection of different custom (RX-7) covers that vary in fabrics depending on your environment. It can range from $100-$300+

I am using a Covercraft Noah since I don't have a garage.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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My car cover is a private garage
I can't imagine letting it sit outside in the snow to rot
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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I've got a California Car Cover for when I have to keep my FD outside overnight and it is really really good.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Thanks guys - it'll be garaged for the winter, but seeing as I detail cars on the side and have a major case of OCD, I like to keep them covered even when garage kept.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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Weather Shield's, Weather X. Custom fit and pretty much the best available. I had one for my 52k mile mint S5.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Car Covers - Griot's Garage
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrodes
Thanks guys - it'll be garaged for the winter, but seeing as I detail cars on the side and have a major case of OCD, I like to keep them covered even when garage kept.
Then grab something light. The Covercraft block-it 380 series (or equivalent) should be more than enough for indoors. As a detailer, you should already know that the cover can only be put on a completely spotless car to prevent marring lol.


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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Yep... WeatherShield.
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Old Nov 10, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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I have the bubble i mentioned above. Cats couldn't even get it to even touch the car. I tossed a hammer on it and it just sat on top. Its pretty awesome.
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Mazdatrix has a selection of very nice covers for all types of storage.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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I use a Dustop.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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^^^ That's a massive looking garage you have there Beck, nice.
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Order placed - went with the Dustop as the car is stored indoors only and needs the extra protection from the furry one with four legs.


Thanks guys

Cheers

Matt
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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i have a kouki mazda japan cover its perfect from rhdjapan.com
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