NoRemorse Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Ive just bought an Elise S2, it will be sat on the drive through winter and id like to cover it but Im concerned about damage to the paint. What covers have people used and how have you rated them? The stormforce looks decent but i dont want to spend the money without hearing from people who have used them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 While clearly bias, I use our own ourdoor covers. £50 cheaper than the RRP, I've not been dissatisfied with them on my Elises https://www.thelotusforums.com/shop/home/223-lotus-outdoor-car-cover.html Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive59 Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 But they are still more than £100 more than I can get Stormforce ones for, and they look pretty good, and fitted to car. I am in the same boat, and unless there is a very good reason, cannot really justify the extra. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Have you really no other option than storing it outside - possibly pay for storage? I stored our Elise outside with a top quality car cover and ended up with the dreaded microblisters all over the front clam and I'm not alone in the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRemorse Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 damnnn thats bad news, what cover was it? Im thinking of getting it covered in ventureshield anyway that should protect it from the covers i suppose. Yes unfortunately its just not feasible to store it away from my home. The thing is my dad has the earlier s2 and just sticks a cheap £30 cover over his and says his is fine he thinks im mad for wanting to spend 100's on a cover, Ive not been able to actually take a look at it myself though so it might have minor marks that he doesnt really notice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted November 10, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I had the monsoon force cover for my previous 6 series, the quality was excellent. Heavyweight breathable waterproof outer, soft fleece lined inner, no problems with the paintwork. BUT, although these covers are described as fitted, I don't think they are, they fit reasonably well but are possibly made to fit a range of vehicles of the same of similar size. Whereas the Lotus cover l have now fits like a glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 I fully understand your Dads comments. I cant remember what cover was on the Elise, but I had a fleece lined heavy duty tailored cover on my Esprit and the car remained wet for ages after it rained. Whereas I put a £9.99 nylon cover on my MR2 which flapped about in the breeze and the car dried out much quicker. The big concern about microblisters is damp from underneath rather than via the paintwork which neither Ventureshield nor a cover can protect you from. It really is a lottery dependant on what weather you get whilst you are storing it. How reachable is Sheffield for you - is it worth considering bringing your car up here on a dry day and storing it with mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 On 11/9/2016 at 09:51, NoRemorse said: Ive just bought an Elise S2, it will be sat on the drive through winter and id like to cover it but Im concerned about damage to the paint. What covers have people used and how have you rated them? The stormforce looks decent but i dont want to spend the money without hearing from people who have used them. Thanks Welcome to TLF. You should duck over to the Introductions area and say hi in there as well. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoRemorse Posted November 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2016 Thanks for the additional option, ive just seen that theyve released a stormforce Plus with adjustable hem, security pack etc just over £200 as well, ive ordered one so will report back after ive used it through winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 111r Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 How did the cover go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivef38 Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Both my cars have to stay outside and to be honest i use the Halfords covers and found them realy good for the price. £50.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landre32 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I have the Covercraft cover. The material is quite thick yet still breathable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 On 08/11/2016 at 23:51, Bibs said: While clearly bias, I use our own ourdoor covers. £50 cheaper than the RRP, I've not been dissatisfied with them on my Elises https://www.thelotusforums.com/shop/home/223-lotus-outdoor-car-cover.html Love my outside cover specially made to my spec. After 2 weeks of no use I will unwrap her in a minute as I am using it over the weekend. Just a question. Does anyone else wipe off the cover before unwrapping? I have noticed a large amount of sandy dust on the cover and if I unwrap it now that will go all over the car. WHich was put away clean. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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