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Old 03-30-2017, 08:49 AM
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Default Recommendations for outdoor C5 cover with front, rear & side eyelets for tie-down

Am looking for a good outdoor cover for my C5Z that has multiple eyelets on the bottom to tie a thin rope, bungee, etc. somewhere to the car so as to secure it (from high wind blow-off). I currently have a nice outdoor cover but it only has eyelets on the left & right side. I do have that part secured with a bungee or rope, but if a really strong wind whips around in the parking garage, it can occasionally blow off the front or rear despite the elastic still being very snug.

Does anyone have a cover with multiple eyelets for their car and if so, could you recommend what model and where ya got it?

Many thanks.
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Take the cover to a trim shop to add grommets.
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Ahh, bingo. Great idea, hadn't thought of that.

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Take the cover to a trim shop to add grommets.
If the cover is doing a good job protecting the car, adding the grommets will be a lot more cost effective than replacing the entire cover.
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Thanks yes it's a very nice cover (I think the brand is CA car cover, fancy outdoor breathable fabric), gift from wife. Would be a bummer to not be able to use it anymore or deal with the hassle of selling it. Didn't know grommets could be added.

Thanks again, will be talking to trim shop this weekend.

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If the cover is doing a good job protecting the car, adding the grommets will be a lot more cost effective than replacing the entire cover.

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California Car covers offers tie downs , little plastic grabbers that you add as needed.

As a matter of fact, my recent California car cover came with an extra plastic grommet to make a hole for the antenna, but I haven't used it. Good company.

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