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David White (Dwhite)
Junior Member
Username: Dwhite
Post Number: 56
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, August 26, 2002 - 1:38 pm: | |
Ming - I am not familiar with the outdoor carcoon. Sorry I can't help more. |
Chris A. (Asianbond)
New member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 45
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 11:19 pm: | |
It was in the Fairview Park development, was there looking at some houses, you'll need a reason to get in. Suggest you stick with a car cover and use a windproof method on tying it down. I usually run a rope under the car from side to side securing both ends, can't see how the wind can take that away unless the rope breaks or the endpoints connecting the rope comes off. |
Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 53
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:05 pm: | |
Chris -- Could you tell me where did you see the Carcoon in Yuen Long so that I might see the real thing?
The reason I would like a Carcoon instead of the car cover is not for showing purpose.(There are a few F-cars like 360, 355 and P-cars like 2002 C4, Cab. and 15-20 Merc. S series within our block so no one should bother my up-coming old F-car)
I lost three car covers before due to strong wind.
Tx. for all the inputs and recommendations.
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Chris A. (Asianbond)
New member
Username: Asianbond
Post Number: 44
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:58 am: | |
Ming, I would go with one of the higher quality breathable fabric car covers (think it's from 3M), had one when I was in the states, easy on and off and it doesn't scratch the paint. I seen someone with one of those inflatable car bubbles in Yuen Long with a Mini in it, it looked quite hideous and way too much hassle to use. Besides I'm sure you're not talking about a GTO or F50, a normal ferrari doesn't need to be treated like a museum piece. |
Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member
Username: Ronsupercar
Post Number: 285
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:49 am: | |
The only thing I would keep in mind is that people damage these cars when they are parked or unattened.. These bubble parking things are ususally used indoors to prevent humidity. In an outdoor situation I would be afraid of some jealous jerk busting you bubble (no pun intended) and walking away..... |
Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 52
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:39 am: | |
David - How about the outdoor Carcoon?
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Jim Schad (Jim_schad)
Junior Member
Username: Jim_schad
Post Number: 94
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:15 am: | |
maybe he used them to keep his stash dry and clean back in the 80's. |
arthur chambers (Art355)
Member
Username: Art355
Post Number: 611
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 10:13 am: | |
Did you notice who owns carcoon? Delorean! Better check for chemicals.
Art |
David White (Dwhite)
Junior Member
Username: Dwhite
Post Number: 54
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 9:56 am: | |
Ming - I would not use the carcoon outside. It is really not meant for such an application. I have one which I keep my '65 XKE in, as it came in the deal, great for indoors. You will need something much more ridgid. |
James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member
Username: Jselevan
Post Number: 77
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 9:35 am: | |
Doody - your occupation explains your observation. Thanks.
Jim |
Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
Junior Member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 51
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 6:37 am: | |
Thank you Peter and Craig.
I will make a deep look on both items and decide which one should I buy from.
Cheers |
Craig Dewey (Craigfl)
Member
Username: Craigfl
Post Number: 432
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 6:30 am: | |
These people make one too:
http://www.calcarcover.com/ |
Peter (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 162
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 6:05 am: | |
Ming, I found it. Here is the company's web site: http://www.carcoon.com/ |
Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member
Username: Doody
Post Number: 402
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 2:14 am: | |
Jselevan: you get the bonus award for the day for using the word "contumacious" in a post! if that's not an SAT word i don't know what is ;-)
doody. |
Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
New member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 50
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 1:20 am: | |
Good point Peter. There is a power socket beside the Guard house about 20 feet away from my parking space. But I am not sure if the "Bubble Garage" is designed for all kinds of weather or not. |
Peter (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 158
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 1:02 am: | |
Ming, how are you going to power the fan in the car park? Do you have a socket available? |
Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
New member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 49
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 23, 2002 - 12:54 am: | |
That's interesting James and I would like to have the info on the "bubble garage" you mentioned cause this should be the one I am looking for.
I don't think there is any problem as it is within the apartment with full time security.
(Guard house is just right beside my car park)
Cheers,
Ming
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James Selevan (Jselevan)
Junior Member
Username: Jselevan
Post Number: 75
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 11:11 pm: | |
Ming - I have the literature tucked away somewhere. I saw two different products, very much the same, at Barret Jackson this past January. They require 110/220-volt access to run one, two, or three computer-like cooling fans. These fans force air into a large "bubble garage". The air is filtered prior to entering the "bubble garage". There is a large circumferential zipper along the bottom. Thus, you simply unzip the top of the bubble and drive the car out. The fans consume little electricity, and maintain a constant positive pressure inside the bubble. They cost approximately $500 U.S. Maybe a bit more. I will search for the printed material and get more information.
I would be concerned using one of these in an open, unprotected area. It would be very tempting for a contumacious child to "prick" the bubble to see what might happen.
Forgive my diversion, but the prior sentence reminds me of a radio conversation I had while sailing offshore in a race some years ago. I was asked to maintain radio contact with a 40-foot sloop racing with us to Hawaii (from Los Angeles), as they had a medical problem (I was a medic on board one of the participants). The skipper of this boat in distress raised me on the radio, and described the following medical emergency:
"Doc, we have a medical problem, and too far from shore to get help. Over"
"What's the problem? - please describe the patient and condition. Over"
"Well, Doc, it seems that one of our crew has a festering on his member.....and we're not sure whether to prick the boil... or the opposite."
True story.
Jim Selevan |
Peter (Bubba)
Junior Member
Username: Bubba
Post Number: 156
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 10:55 pm: | |
Ming, I saw an ad in Forza mag back at home. I will send you the details later. |
Ming Cheng (Onlinesys)
New member
Username: Onlinesys
Post Number: 48
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2002 - 10:52 pm: | |
I don't have a covered car park at the moment and
I would like my up-coming F-car with a better protection other than the car cover alone.
I remembered I've seen one in a car magazine (probably Road & Track) in transparent plastic material and with ventilation. (can't find it anymore)
Any suggestions are welcome.
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