Car Capsule
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Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis IN
Car Capsule
I had asked about the car capsules a while back, not sure if anyone here has one but I am posting a couple of photos to show what it looks like.
The hardest part is getting the car lines up correctly, works best with someone to guild you in. I actually had it all set up then decided it was too snug on the back bumper and took it down, pulled the car forward another 6" or so to give the back more room.
Supposedly exchanges the air 3-4 times every hour and keeps moisture from building up. I have the windows dropped about 1/4 or a little more which should help run the air through the car and keep it moisture free too.
Down side is it takes up more room, as you can see. One up side to that is it protects the car should something fall or bump into it.
The hardest part is getting the car lines up correctly, works best with someone to guild you in. I actually had it all set up then decided it was too snug on the back bumper and took it down, pulled the car forward another 6" or so to give the back more room.
Supposedly exchanges the air 3-4 times every hour and keeps moisture from building up. I have the windows dropped about 1/4 or a little more which should help run the air through the car and keep it moisture free too.
Down side is it takes up more room, as you can see. One up side to that is it protects the car should something fall or bump into it.
Racer
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From: Eagle River AK
St. Jude Donor '10, '13
That looks great 
I have always wondered what it would look like in real life, advertisements can be a little misleading. Do you have it in a standard 2 car garage?
Thanks for posting the pics.
I have always wondered what it would look like in real life, advertisements can be a little misleading. Do you have it in a standard 2 car garage?
Thanks for posting the pics.
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I got one for my dad's 65 coupe a couple years ago for Christmas. It works good!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis IN
It moves air so moisture does not build up on the underside and such. From the searches I did I saw nothing bad about them. Plus with the tight work space I have, that 71 in the picture for example that I am taking apart, this will help keep things from accidentally hitting the side of the car.
The air inside exchanges 3-4 times an hour.
The air inside exchanges 3-4 times an hour.
Instructor
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From: Panama City Beach Florida
LOL WAY TO GO!!!! Now THAT has got to be the number one product for extreme car care....looks fantastic and thanks for sharing that....
My wife WOULD think I was obsessed if I put the vette inside a balloon....
Instructor
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I wonder if the next owner of that car will be as kind to it as you are. Life is short, drive em and forget about it! My wife always says when I die my vettes will be parked in front of the funeral home as a final tribute to me. She says it doesn`t matter much if it is sunny, raining, or snowing; they will be there. She then goes on to say "the next day, they will all be for sale! If you don`t enjoy `em the next guy will!"
Life is short, drive em and forget about it! My wife always says when I die my vettes will be parked in front of the funeral home as a final tribute to me. She says it doesn`t matter much if it is sunny, raining, or snowing; they will be there. She then goes on to say "the next day, they will all be for sale! If you don`t enjoy `em the next guy will!"
Drifting
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It moves air so moisture does not build up on the underside and such. From the searches I did I saw nothing bad about them. Plus with the tight work space I have, that 71 in the picture for example that I am taking apart, this will help keep things from accidentally hitting the side of the car.
The air inside exchanges 3-4 times an hour.
The air inside exchanges 3-4 times an hour.
I just don't get it, but enjoy the novelty of it anyway.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis IN
Unless there's an air conditioner involved (more expense and electricity), the air that is being blow into the bubble is the same air (at the same moisture content) as would be surrounding the car anyway. I just don't see any benefit except to the income of the guy selling the bubble. A good car cover will protect the body from miscellaneous nicks and it would not take up extra garage space.
I just don't get it, but enjoy the novelty of it anyway.
I just don't get it, but enjoy the novelty of it anyway.
I will.