jetace25 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I have to buy an outdoor cover for my S3 non turbo and have narrowed the field to two makes. Can anyone with experience of these help me decide whether to go for the Classic Additions lightweight or the Hamilton Classic outdoor cover? Many thanks, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gghc87 Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Si The LTF shop sells some very good tailor made covers which can be found here http://www.thelotusforums.com/shop/35-car-covers Quote Cliff Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably they are both disappointed. : Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetace25 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Thanks Cliff, They do look good. Sadly I can't wait one week let alone 4-6 as my car is going off to a friend's where it will be outside and has just been polished and detailed. I was going to get a non fitted cover which would arrive in just a day or so. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodewaryer Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I prepared a lengthy explanation of how the very best method outdoors is by using 2 fitted covers. I lost my draft and will not go through that trouble again. Long story short, if you're only using one cover it needs to be fitted to not only protect the car but to last as well. After 28 years of covering cars in the desert (yes, we get quite violent thunderstorms here) I've learned non-fitted covers are a compromise and in the end I should have spent the extra money on a fitted one. I can give a better run down of what I actually do in a PM or email if desired. It's a pain in the backside but it works and the covers last. Quote Mel Gibson only acted the part Lotus Factory visit 1979 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.oogieboogie Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 well i bought one off ebay for around £30 never though id use it but in teh end the car stayed outside for 9months rain snow etc and was fine this was a breathable one and not fitted paint was also fine, i gave it a wash and polish and a good coat of wax before it was layed up so im not too convinced about the more expensive one although they do look nice Quote It's Oogies turn to boogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bo90 Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 I bought a tight fitting outdoor cover through clublotus 2 years ago. Last month I peeled back the cover after months of hibernation to find white flakes all all over the body, the inside of the cover has disintegrated. Obviously I'm extremely unhappy after spending a considerable amount of money on this. Quote Mike Kimberly at the launch of the Lotus Evora, "These cars will be for the few who know the difference!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choppa Posted August 13, 2010 Report Share Posted August 13, 2010 Yuk! I hope you've had a word with Club Lotus about that! Quote Normally Aspirated - and lovin' it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.oogieboogie Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Nasty, do they wash off Quote It's Oogies turn to boogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bo90 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) Pete, it washes off but I have to do it everytime I remove the cover. Yesterday I noticed water within the boot compartment next to the battery, I think the "waterproof" element of the cover is failing. Edited August 14, 2010 by botus Quote Mike Kimberly at the launch of the Lotus Evora, "These cars will be for the few who know the difference!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.oogieboogie Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 see if its washable and take it to a laundrette, and get it cleaned (otherwise it may clog up your washing machine) Quote It's Oogies turn to boogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.oogieboogie Posted August 16, 2010 Report Share Posted August 16, 2010 Bo if you stuck you can borrow mine as not using it at the moment Quote It's Oogies turn to boogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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