Gaz B Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi all, I'm in need a of cover for my Supra. Its fitted with stock bodywork. Suggestions, links and all else welcome! Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Donuts Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Hi Gaz, I'd probably look into getting the Stormforce cover for the Supra as I've heard they a very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 ive got the halfords one on mine pretty good for only £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I have a large Halfrauds cover for mine, but it's too small really. If you go for a Halfords one get an XL. Mine has a DoLuck front and TRD wing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T14PPA Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Stormforce are great quality. Boss bought one for his bmw e34 and its tailor made. And you can pay an extra £20 for an alarmed cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Would a cover not get blown in the wind and possibly scratch the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If it's outside then I strongly recommend no cover at all, give it a good clean and a few coats of wax then leave it. A cover WILL scratch it and cause paint damage, there have been multiple threads on this and no cover is the best option. My storm force rubbed on my paintwork and more members have had the same issue with the same and different covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 The only time I use my cover (storm force) is during the summer when my kids have loads of sun cream all over them! [emoji3] sun cream finger prints are just the worst thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorling Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I used a Stormforce cover a couple of winters ago. It fitted perfectly well over a wide body Supra with a TRD wing but it did more harm than good. As well as the rubbing of the paintwork, if there is the slightest damp on the car when you cover it the condensation it causes is dreadful. Half way through the winter I took it off. I still have the cover, if anyone wants it they are welcome to for free, but only if they pick it up from south Buckinghamshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 We got a Stormforce cover as the car was kept outside during the winter. Heavy winds would cause the cover to brush across the paintwork and make the Clifford alarm chirp and sometimes setting the car alarm off. Not to mention causing scratches to the paintwork! I'd probably advice leaving the car uncovered. Give the car a good wax and leave the cover off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Where do you guys stand on the use of indoor covers? I was considering getting a custom made indoor cover for use while the car is stored/not used/not worked for prolonged periods. Suppose mainly to keep dust etc off the car. No risk of the wind moving the cover causing scratches, but I suppose there's still a risk in t removing/replacing the cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 As said above and has been said so many times by members who have suffered bad experiences. I would not recommend a cover for your car that touches the paintwork. Something like a carcoon if the budget will stretch would be a far better option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 As above, a Carcoon or build a garage or carport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I had a cover for Supra which I got off ebay, fit the car perfectly and had slots for the spoiler/mirrors. Then after reading advice on here and some mysterious scratches appearing on the car after I had it on a week before a show, I never used it again. Now its sorned on the drive, with a full wax/seal/polish before the winter weather kicks in. I wouldnt recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Halfords cover on my car was rubbish, didn't breath properly lots of condensation, was a crap fit with crap straps. Get a cover like a car coon or build a garage with good ventilation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Where do you guys stand on the use of indoor covers? I was considering getting a custom made indoor cover for use while the car is stored/not used/not worked for prolonged periods. Suppose mainly to keep dust etc off the car. No risk of the wind moving the cover causing scratches, but I suppose there's still a risk in t removing/replacing the cover? We use a custom made indoor cover on the Alfa when it's in the workshop or enroute to a meeting, you have to make sure the car is 100% clean and dry when you use it Edited November 17, 2015 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratbox Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have a soft fibre supra cover from the states . don't know what brand but was told it was expensive. It's designed for indoor use. Would take £50 collected from gillingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clausz Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I have a soft fibre supra cover from the states . don't know what brand but was told it was expensive. It's designed for indoor use. Would take £50 collected from gillingham Is it tailored for the supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 We use a custom made indoor cover on the Alfa when it's in the workshop or enroute to a meeting, you have to makes sure the car is 100% clean and dry when you use it Looks good - That would be the kind of thing I was thinking for my Supra. But reading what all you guys have to say has just confirmed my suspicion that I could probably end up doing more damage than good. To be fair - I have a large, dry garage, so it's not like I need a cover. I guess it was always more of an aesthetic thing/I just liked the idea of tucking my car away under a nice custom made/tailored cover while it was in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratbox Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Yes its a supra cover. Has mirror cones and a wire with lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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