| Author | Message | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1619 Registered: 7-2001 |
BobD, you have an Andrea car cover? Really? :-) | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1120 Registered: 3-2001 |
I have the Andrea car cover too. I just don't like to cover my car immediately after driving it... all the engine heat under the cover bakes the paint and interior. Then again, that Texas sun kinda does the same thing???? | ||
| Sean F (Agracer)
Junior Member Username: Agracer Post Number: 88 Registered: 2-2003 |
Wasn't this talked about on the Enzo-Sebring pictures thread? ;) | ||
| 89TCab (Jmg)
Member Username: Jmg Post Number: 431 Registered: 9-2001 |
Caution on the red cover...it will melt if it is on your exhaust. My first car came with one that clearly had exhaust "melts" on it. - JMG | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 969 Registered: 11-2001 |
oh no - not the tonneau cover - yeah that's a bear. the red andrea car cover the cars come with. it takes maybe 120 seconds for me to put it on (or take it off). andrea says the covers are kosher on the car hot (ie: they won't combust or melt or anything like that). however, you should definitely use your best judgement. for the 355 i've considered getting another cover and cutting out a big hole in it to correspond to the top vents on the engine cover. doody. | ||
| Jim E (Jimpo1)
Intermediate Member Username: Jimpo1 Post Number: 1613 Registered: 7-2001 |
I just bought those twisting 'rings' with a reflective surface and use them all the time. They fold up and store behind the seat and fit inside the windshield. | ||
| BobD (Bobd)
Intermediate Member Username: Bobd Post Number: 1118 Registered: 3-2001 |
Doody, you're talking about the conv top, right? You don't put a car cover on your car when it's hot, do you... right after you've driven it? | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Junior Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 178 Registered: 11-2002 |
Doody - Off-On in 2 seconds. I don't know about your car, but with mine, sometimes it takes me 5 minutes to get that sticking boot on! Fits real tight! Pulling on it like I'm bringing in a 750lb marlin, leaning back, foot against the quarter panel, asking little old ladys to help me pull, then finally "snap" it's on. I think you get the drift....  | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1841 Registered: 4-2002 |
THANKS FRANK...HI DOODY... | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Member Username: Doody Post Number: 968 Registered: 11-2001 |
it's not that much extra work to just put your cover on. that'll protect ALL your leather (et. al.) from the sun. and it'll protect the whole car from bird bombs et. al. i've found that people don't seem to screw with a covered car (in crowded places in daylight). draping something like a flag would seem to invite attention. my two pennies. doody. | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Junior Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 175 Registered: 11-2002 |
BRUCIE - NICE TO SEE YOU BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  | ||
| Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Intermediate Member Username: Bws88tr Post Number: 1840 Registered: 4-2002 |
FRANK YOUR THE MAN.. BRUCE | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Junior Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 173 Registered: 11-2002 |
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| Greg Owens (Owens84qv)
Member Username: Owens84qv Post Number: 739 Registered: 10-2001 |
Frank, I like the idea...looks pretty damn cool also...no pun intended. | ||
| Frank K Lipinski (Kaz)
Junior Member Username: Kaz Post Number: 172 Registered: 11-2002 |
Everyone with a Spider,GTS, etc faces the the problem when leaving your car open in the sun - damage to the dash.. At Sebring last weekend I came up with a quick and dirty solution. I had an extra Ferrari flag from when I was doing my garage (cheap one around $20). 1. Secure outside on wiper blades  2. Secure inside on sun visor..  3. Becuase the fabric is so light, it folds neatly into a small box (office depot) where I keep some quick detail in case of bird bomb.  4. Box fits neatly into trunk..  Good way to keep sun out when your at a car show or other event that has a secured parking area, would not do this at the beach, as someone would bag the flag...but not a bad idea in a pinch... |