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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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My triple black vert, a sunny day, a simple lunch break and a public parking lot.... creates a HOT re-entry. I am looking for a simple solution to cover the cockpit without putting the top up or a full-size cover. Has anyone seen anything on the markey or creative ideas for this?

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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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I bought a cockpit cover from either MidAmerica, or Eckler's (crs disease) for $59.95. It works great (only with top down) It has velcro straps for around the mirrors, and windshield wiper arms, with elastic bands that stretch around the door handles. Very soft material (not vinyl) On the back there are three pieces of thick piping that are secured by the top edge of the trunk lid (open lid, slide rear edge of cover, close lid)
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Old May 26, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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Eckler's it was... Exactly what I was looking for. THX
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I bought a cockpit cover from either MidAmerica, or Eckler's (crs disease) for $59.95. It works great (only with top down) It has velcro straps for around the mirrors, and windshield wiper arms, with elastic bands that stretch around the door handles. Very soft material (not vinyl) On the back there are three pieces of thick piping that are secured by the top edge of the trunk lid (open lid, slide rear edge of cover, close lid)

How tough is the "on/off"
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Old May 26, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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That is what I am looking for also. How hard is it to on/off?
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Eckler's has 2 for 59.99. Do you know which one you like?


http://www.ecklers.com/find.asp?mscs...SKU5P3KB9X0R89
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The one I'm using is the Cover Craft Gold #39728. Works like a charm! I only secure the wiper velcros if it's windy, otherwise the mirror and trunk lid hold it securely. It reduces the temperature a bunch! It's quicker to install than putting the top up.
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