TMadlem84

After searching the forum I found somebody had the Noah car cover from Wolf Automotive(see link below) & it worked well. I am looking for the best cover under $200. This cover will be used a lot, so I want to make sure I get a quality cover.

http://www.global-accessories.com/ca...rs_custom.html

Does anybody else use this cover? Or does anybody have any recomendations for me? If I'm going to pay $200 for a caver, I want to make sure I get the best one possible.

Thanks

TMadlem84

Oh yeah. The Noah cover is a custom fit cover. I also read good things about the OEM Mazda cover.

EFS.O

Is there an OEM cover?never heard about it.....

TMadlem84

Couple people told me they have an OEM cover for the FD that fits nicely (since its OEM).

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

The Mazda OEM is a nice cover. I bought one but had to return it to the seller since it was the version that didn't fit over my R-1 wing. It's that blue waterproof/breathable stuff. There's one on eBay now.

I bought a california car cover company in the same fabric, but fitted to the wing. Works very well both inside and out. Highly recommended.

Dave

AMRAAM4

Just some interesting info for the car cover people. I bought one online and paid a fair amount..it was a POS and trashed in a few months.

I bought a $39.95 jobber at Target and I have to say, that damn thing is great. Protected my car outside through the entire winter. I cut a hole in the bottom front and bottom rear and string a line through them and tie it in the back. I also string one from left to right through the side eyelets that come on it. That sucker fits snug and tight. I bought blend clothesline and cut the lengths to fit. This allows some stretching, but a lot of strenght, also if it snaps or slides up it won't scratch the nice paint And the cost is so low that I will by a new one each year for that!! No way I'd pay more for a cover.

TMadlem84

So what do you guys think, is the $190 custom fit indoor/outdoor cover worth it... or should I buy a cheap 'one-size-fits-most' cover?

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

The custom fit cover fits well. High winds, snow, etc it won't come up. Maybe the generic one fits, but frankly I don't want dirt/dust getting blown up between the cover and body and then having the wind flap the cover and grind the dirt around. I got a ratcheting tie-down strap that I use on the grommets to tie it to the car.

It's totally your choice, IMO the custom fit cover is better material and a much better fit. If your paint is in good shape I think it's silly to spend less on a cover. If the paint already sucks then it doesn't matter much.

Dave

Jaymez

I have an OEM one , it fits perfectly and even has a clear plastic part that shows off your Lisence plate , also says Mazda on the front. I would defiantly recommend it. Its for the garage though.

AgentSpeed

I've got an OEM cover. It looks to be real nice. I've never used it though. I bought one from a parts store for about $80 that I've been using. Unfortunately my car has to sit outside right now and there are a few cats around so I don't want them to **** all over my nice OEM cover. I'll be using it once I garage my car.

TMadlem84

The OEM is just for indoor? I definitley want an indoor/outdoor (sadly, my FD may be sitting outside).

AMRAAM4

So you don't believe my post then basically?

Do you think I screw around with my car? Ernie here can vouche for how it is taken care of.

Blitzedrx7

I went with a custom Covercraft Weathershield from www.webcovers.com

Very happy with it... it's customs down to different sizes for the R1 (lip, etc)

I can take some pics of it on the car for you if you would like later today. Leaving town tomorrow, so PM me so I know and i'll get it done.

the_saint

The OEM cover as stated is great.

I had no problem fitting mine over my FD with the R1 wing.

The license plate window is a nice feature.

cheers

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

Not at all. The problem is that Target changes suppliers/brands/etc constantly, and what he finds at his target might fit much differently than the one you got. So IMO there is still some risk that it won't fit well.

Dave

negative

The one I'm selling: https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=442832

ericwarren

did the oem mazda cover come in 2 versions, wing and no wing or is it the same?
regards
eric

spank2

The rx8 cover works great and covers right to the ground.

AgentSpeed

No it's indoor and outdoor, I just wanted mine to last a little longer by keeping it away from the cats...

7racer

will the rx-8 one clear a 99spec wing?

It would be nice to get a OEM that fits the 99 spec .......

spank2

How high is the 99 spec wing?

7racer

not sure 6 inchs?? I can measure it tomorrow.

FDNewbie

iTrader: (10)

I dunno who makes the Mazda OEM one (it's not Mazda...these parts are subcontracted to other companies), but I can tell you Noah is def. one of (if not) the best. It's breathable, NOT water proof. Just water resistant. Big diff, and very important for keeping temps cool. Oh, and Noah is the supplier for OEM BMW car covers... so that's what I'd go w/.

~Ramy

TMadlem84

Noah is the one I'm looking at now... found it for $163... if anybody else has found it cheaper... please post

TMadlem84

Went ahead & bought the Noah w/ bag & cables for $176 shipped... not bad considering JC Whitney sells the Noah cover only for something like $210