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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Lukechamp83 on 19 March 2012, 18:08
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Hi everyone firstly I thought I'd say hello as this is my first post! I've had a few gti's over the years but have recently purchased an 8v mk2 in fantastic condition! I'm very happy, I'm planning on getting it into a lock up in the autumn but was wondering what you guys thought about covering during spring/summer? I'm using it a couple of times a week, is it worth getting a cover for it? And if so is there anything in particular I should get?
Many thanks !
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Hi & Welcome....
I wouldn't use a cover... But If I was It would have the be a very good quality one that is breathable...
But Who want's to hide a MK2!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Hi everyone firstly I thought I'd say hello as this is my first post! I've had a few gti's over the years but have recently purchased an 8v mk2 in fantastic condition! I'm very happy, I'm planning on getting it into a lock up in the autumn but was wondering what you guys thought about covering during spring/summer? I'm using it a couple of times a week, is it worth getting a cover for it? And if so is there anything in particular I should get?
Many thanks !
As X4MGS says, it has to be breathable if you're going to get one, this will prevent moisture being trapped under it and making it worse off... I felt I had no choice to get one for mine as it lives outside at the moment and sadly has a couple of leaks.
Believe it or not, Halfrauds do a decent one that fit's MK1s and 2s very well for around £50.
It's the small size.
Mine under cover:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v243/freresmith/Sleeps1.jpg)
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Thanks guys that's cool. I suppose I'm just worried about it over the summer knowing what the weather can be like!!
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cover details please shaun, mines outside too til at least July :lipsrsealed:
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Thanks guys that's cool. I suppose I'm just worried about it over the summer knowing what the weather can be like!!
I'd be more worried about the rainy season rather than the few sunny days we get!!
I have to say that I'd never fit one after a m8 of mine fitted one to his S2 and with the windy season all it did was scratch the car and rub off the paint from his mirrors....
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Thanks guys that's cool. I suppose I'm just worried about it over the summer knowing what the weather can be like!!
I'd be more worried about the rainy season rather than the few sunny days we get!!
I have to say that I'd never fit one after a m8 of mine fitted one to his S2 and with the windy season all it did was scratch the car and rub off the paint from his mirrors....
That's what I mean mate I live in Oxfordshire our summers might as well be referred to as monsoon season!
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Thanks guys that's cool. I suppose I'm just worried about it over the summer knowing what the weather can be like!!
I'd be more worried about the rainy season rather than the few sunny days we get!!
I have to say that I'd never fit one after a m8 of mine fitted one to his S2 and with the windy season all it did was scratch the car and rub off the paint from his mirrors....
That's what I mean mate I live in Oxfordshire our summers might as well be referred to as monsoon season!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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http://www.coveryourcar.co.uk/
These covers are spot on. I've got the Sahara indoor cover as I'm lucky enough to be able to keep it garaged.
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cover details please shaun, mines outside too til at least July :lipsrsealed:
As I said earlier, it's a Halfrauds breathable cover, Size "Small Car". Had mine for over a year now with no issues. They only do these or sh!tty plastic nasty ones so don't get the latter.
Oh, gone up since I bought mine.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_565255_langId_-1_categoryId_165611
Thanks guys that's cool. I suppose I'm just worried about it over the summer knowing what the weather can be like!!
I'd be more worried about the rainy season rather than the few sunny days we get!!
I have to say that I'd never fit one after a m8 of mine fitted one to his S2 and with the windy season all it did was scratch the car and rub off the paint from his mirrors....
That's bad... WTF was the cover made out of!? Either it was a cr@p cover or there was dirt inside.
Not had an issue with this one, it's soft touch material inside, bit like micro fibre. Elasticated bottom with adjustable underbody straps so movement is minimal... Only way I can see this cover scratching a car is if I put it on a car that was dirty/gritty.
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Pros and cons to this. You have to keep the car clean before you put it on. In wind over about 20 mph I'd seriously consider taking it off. Make sure it's well strapped down with bunges. And make sure you get one with a Tyvek coating on the inside. I believe its a PTFE coating with does scratch but you will be talking certainly over £50.
http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/uses_apps/covers/car_covers.html (http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek/en_US/uses_apps/covers/car_covers.html)
He is mine which I only use in the middle of summer if the sun strength and temperture is getting very high.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v192/1990GTI16v/Cars/Covered.jpg)