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I won't have a spare garage space for a few months. California and Covercraft don't have a pattern for the F80 M3 yet, has anyone tried a F30 or E90 M3 cover on this car yet? The BMW cover doesn't seem to be available yet, also looking for something thicker.
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I got an F32 "future" cover from my SA for free and it fits like a glove on my F82. Almost too tight for my liking. I'll be getting an outdoor cover once one is available.
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Thanks guys. The regular 3/4 cover does look a bit tight with the extra width of the M bodywork and likely taller bumpers. I'll just wait, and use a generic one for now.
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08-13-2014, 05:40 PM | #6 |
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I'm getting a car cover that protects against hail.
Before I turned my Jetta Hybrid in this year, I had $6k in hail damage. Apparently the covers work and they're about $300 or so.. it'll be garaged, but for when I'm out and about or at work. |
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I'm with you, a little rain is no big deal but the size of hail we get here in ATX now is terrifying to a car person. Not much to do about it when it gets baseball sized and punching thru windshields.
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just wondering about car covers in general. Is there a concern with the rubbing during extended windy days? That's always been my concern with using covers outdoors.
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Yes, and this is why a fitted custom cover with some elastic properties is a better solution than a flappy generic one.
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For sure... You never know what's going to happen that May day where a storm system just shows up and starts dumping anything from mass amounts of BBs to golfball plus size hail. I think the $360 bucks is worth it. The cover even has a four year warranty on the materials... I think it will do enough to protect it, although there is no guarantee. Quote:
I have garage, but for those times where I'm at work(where I had trouble last time) I can put the cover on real quick and go about my business. I check the WX often, so I'll probably plan ahead. |
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I'll be parking my new car outside quite a bit and want a cover to keep the trees from filling every nook and cranny with crap...
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Tyvek covers have worked great on my previous M3's. I forgot where I got mine, but an online search should find a retailer. Try and get one with mirror pockets.
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I just looked bmwusa to see if an oem option shows and it doesn't.
Another thread called out the cover for the 435 but I dont see that listed either... does bmw suck at ecommerce and they really have them at the dealer? Thoughts? |
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I will put it on every night. Just like I did with my Audi and other BMWs
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My CA gave me a BMW "Future" cover for an F32 and while it's very tight around the bumper corners, it does fit well. I only put it on while the car is clean so I don't scratch the finish. Just like you should with any cover.
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That cover is too tight and will damage the paint over time. Cover should fit well, but loosely.
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I think that that if there is an M performance cover for the M5 and M6, that it will be only a matter of time before BMW releases one for the M3/4... I hope.
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