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63Bulldog 09-30-2016 02:30 PM

Indoor car cover recommendations
 
I'm getting ready to order an indoor cover for my c7 for the winter. My car will be stored in an unheated garage in southern Indiana. I can expect temperatures to reach zero a few times and many days will be below 32. Which cover would you recommend and why? Thanks!

PUGPROUD 09-30-2016 02:55 PM

I purchased a Chevy OEM indoor car cover and could not be more pleased. Great fit, soft and good looking. Not cheap so I searched the internet and found free shipping and discount from a dealer over 1,000 miles away. I too store mine in an unheated garage. In addition I take the following steps 1) wash and wax 2) change oil and oil filter 3) full tank of gas and add Sta-bil 4) put two small containers of water absorbent crystals in foot wells 5) spread moth balls around outside of car to keep varmints away and 6) connect trickle charger. Never touch the car while in storage and it never fails to start up with no problems plus look great in the spring. More info than you asked for but thought I would share my approach.

atvBob 09-30-2016 03:03 PM

Just picked up an Indoor Ultraguard Stretch Satin Car Cover from West Coast Corvette via Amazon. Awesome and only $170.

snappy2u 09-30-2016 03:37 PM


Originally Posted by 63Bulldog (Post 1593162167)
I'm getting ready to order an indoor cover for my c7 for the winter. My car will be stored in an unheated garage in southern Indiana. I can expect temperatures to reach zero a few times and many days will be below 32. Which cover would you recommend and why? Thanks!

Contact Chip at CCA...great company, great selection and excellent service
:cheers::flag:

Maxie2U 09-30-2016 03:43 PM


Originally Posted by PUGPROUD (Post 1593162305)
I purchased a Chevy OEM indoor car cover and could not be more pleased. Great fit, soft and good looking. Not cheap so I searched the internet and found free shipping and discount from a dealer over 1,000 miles away. I too store mine in an unheated garage. In addition I take the following steps 1) wash and wax 2) change oil and oil filter 3) full tank of gas and add Sta-bil 4) put two small containers of water absorbent crystals in foot wells 5) spread moth balls around outside of car to keep varmints away and 6) connect trickle charger. Never touch the car while in storage and it never fails to start up with no problems plus look great in the spring. More info than you asked for but thought I would share my approach.

:iagree:

"Chevy OEM indoor car cover and could not be more pleased. Great fit, soft and good looking". Mine is black with the "Stingray" logos. REALLY LOOKS GREAT AND WORKS GREAT. Highly recommend.

Can you find a less expensive cover, absolutely. But you will not be able to find a better looking, softer indoor cover than the GM OEM C7 cover the answer is no.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...1a67dd621.jpeg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...dc5f040ae.jpeg

CCA Corvette Parts 10-01-2016 12:44 PM


Originally Posted by snappy2u (Post 1593162611)
Contact Chip at CCA...great company, great selection and excellent service
:cheers::flag:

Thanks for the post :cheers:

Here are all the car covers

https://www.corvettepartsandaccessor...tte-car-covers

As noted above, if you don't need ding and dent protection while
storing your car - the Stretch Satin is a great cover for the money.

If you do need ding/dent protection, try the Dustop

Regards
Chip

djnice 10-01-2016 01:13 PM

Since the garage is unheated you might consider covers that deal with moisture such as the following:
http://carcapsule.com/
https://www.carcoon.com.au/how-carcoon-works/
https://www.autopyjama.com/permabag-engl/cars/

I don't cover my cars, but last year we stored a guys bike and put a cover on it. There was a lot of moisture building up under the cover after a couple weeks so we took it off.

A. Vandelay 10-01-2016 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by CCA Corvette Parts (Post 1593167394)
Thanks for the post :cheers:

Here are all the car covers

https://www.corvettepartsandaccessor...tte-car-covers

As noted above, if you don't need ding and dent protection while
storing your car - the Stretch Satin is a great cover for the money.

If you do need ding/dent protection, try the Dustop

Regards
Chip

My C7 is scheduled to be built the week of October 10th. I will be ordering a Dustop cover for it. Had one for my GTO and was very impressed with the quality.

Z06 1of38 10-01-2016 02:41 PM

Get a fun cover. Makes storing the car less boring


http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...psoc8er802.jpg

DFA 10-01-2016 03:10 PM


Originally Posted by A. Vandelay (Post 1593167688)
My C7 is scheduled to be built the week of October 10th. I will be ordering a Dustop cover for it. Had one for my GTO and was very impressed with the quality.

My GS will be built that week also :rock::rock::rock:
DFA

Patches 10-01-2016 08:15 PM

Got this one from RPI. Fleece inner lining and stretch exterior. :thumbs:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...afebe68a70.jpg

JonMN 10-01-2016 08:44 PM


Originally Posted by Z06 1of38 (Post 1593168029)
Get a fun cover. Makes storing the car less boring


http://i613.photobucket.com/albums/t...psoc8er802.jpg


sooooo tempting

bluman 10-01-2016 09:01 PM

NOAH dustop !

runner61627 10-01-2016 10:23 PM

Premium Flannel sold by Corvette America. Fits like a glove - the flannel inside of the cover does not scratch the paint. Used on my previous C5 and my C7

sdurg24 10-01-2016 11:01 PM


Originally Posted by JonMN (Post 1593169713)
sooooo tempting

That's the one!

Streetrod782 10-02-2016 08:18 AM

I'm intrigued by that car capsule and am thinking about getting one. Anyone here have any experience with them? I think the 16 foot would fit perfect in the garage and they aren't that expensive.

Z06 1of38 10-02-2016 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by Streetrod782 (Post 1593171418)
I'm intrigued by that car capsule and am thinking about getting one. Anyone here have any experience with them? I think the 16 foot would fit perfect in the garage and they aren't that expensive.

I have a friend that stores his c7 in the 16 foot model. He swears by it.

He stores in unheated.

djnice 10-02-2016 12:43 PM


Originally Posted by Streetrod782 (Post 1593171418)
I'm intrigued by that car capsule and am thinking about getting one. Anyone here have any experience with them? I think the 16 foot would fit perfect in the garage and they aren't that expensive.

If you search the general forum you will find others using it. Such as this one.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bag-today.html


I have also seen it on the Camaro C5 forum.

Streetrod782 10-02-2016 12:44 PM

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I really want one of these but the reviews on Amazon say it won't fit in a standard 2 car garage. I live in a townhome and have the standard 20x22 ft garage. Don't see why it wouldn't fit.

Z06 1of38 10-02-2016 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by Streetrod782 (Post 1593172581)
I really want one of these but the reviews on Amazon say it won't fit in a standard 2 car garage. I live in a townhome and have the standard 20x22 ft garage. Don't see why it wouldn't fit.

Car capsule?

It'll fit.


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