Who says im cheap ???? .........

[grinder]

ahhh yes - i see your point

i think its the quantity of rain that seeps thru the seal - so with the duvet where it is - only so much water will soak into it ( and it needs to soak uphill as it would be ) - so yes it gets wet - but it wont hold enough water to seep thru the split ( if that makes sense ?? )

not sure if this is a similar theory

but if you got some material with holes in it - and then sprayed the shower at it - then water would pass thru it ( and lots of water i would expect ) - but if you got a towel and soaked it thru and then rested this ontop of the material with holes in it - i bet a lot less water would pass thru it ??

well thats confused me to be honest - so im leaving it there

and the cover isnt there to stop the car getting wet - thats not a problem - thats how it gets clean - the cover it to stop it getting water inside the car

[pdtaylor18]

Lovely idea and I to myself suffered with the rain and wind whilst my cab was being renovated outside.  I did have visions of drawing up a plan to have a cover made to cover the windshield, rear windows and side windows only.  I was going to utilise the existing studs for the roof cover, wiper arms as anchor points for the front and maybe also the wing mirrors to hold the side down. I did not want a full cover, only where the known points of water ingress are........on the cab its the entire roof !!!  So maybe i will get some plans drawn up and get some chaps at work to sew something together. It can also be adaptable for the coupes as well.
There is nothing on the market at the moment which is a shame so maybe it might end up as a good thing for FC owners if I can get the price right. Lads at work will only be able to make one for a pattern.  
yes Grinder you are cheap as I doubt you will buy one and still opt for your shower curtain !!!

[gsb876]

i have but one thing to say to you Grinder sir ................


























Tight A$$ :Giggle:Giggle:Giggle

[grinder]

Pete

that genius mate - why didnt i think of that ?

i think the hardest part is finding a material that wont scratch the car ... and what i was thinking is a scuba suit material - its water proof and shouldnt scratch the car - but its the cost of it ( i assume its expensive )

but its strong stuff as its about 4-5mm thick and wont rip

im loving the idea of using the press studd things by the rear screen

i might have a dig around the net tomorrow and see what i can come up with

to be honest if it worked out at sub £100 or near as damn it - i would be interested - as it would one buying and can always be sold on

ohhhhhhh roll on tomorrow for a nosey around

and yes Gurj - im cheap

[pdtaylor18]

Material does not have to be any different to the lined quality covers we have at the moment on the market but I for one would want a material that will not degrade and fall apart as most do in a short time. You can get a canvas but I will need to look into some of the covers you can already get for other makes of convertibles.

[grinder]

might have a nosey around the tinterweb today and see what i can find local to me

[sophie23_98]

hello you long time no speak i cudnt send private message so i thought reply here i forgot ur id i made new now send it me ill fill u in

[grinder]

well its been a month now and the cover is still in one peice on the car and not showing any sign of wear - i think im onto a winner with this idea

[pdtaylor18]

I might look into a car cover as soon as i can for just the roof bit. Some rotten cat is deciding to perch on my roof not only leaving hairs but showing some claw marks as well.
If it gets any bad then i will either have to move my car or better still remove the cat !!!

[grinder]

well i had a bit of a panic last night - we expereinced gale force winds - the cover was being blown all over the place ( from the sides )

woke up this morning - looked out of the window - and the cover is still on and in one peice ... WOOOHOOOOO

[Nik da Greek]

I might look into a car cover as soon as i can for just the roof bit. Some rotten cat is deciding to perch on my roof not only leaving hairs but showing some claw marks as well.
If it gets any bad then i will either have to move my car or better still remove the cat !!!

At least this proves that FC cabs are great for attracting a bit of pussy......


.....all right, no need to be like that! Someone had to say it......

[grinder]

well there is some bad news to report about the cover

there are a FEW minor holes in the cover - this is due to the cover being blown around with the wind and the rope using to hold it down rubbing thru it

BUT - its still working exactly as it should do and working so much better than the argos ones

so 3 months in and its still OK

[Adriansturgess]

How about one of these :mmmm

http://www.scottsofstow.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product1_19551_-1_46440_10551?cm_mmc=Affiliates-_-Shop%20Window-_-Product-_-1024224

[grinder]

yeah but have you seen the price of it - LOL

[pdtaylor18]

Now thats just £9 too much for Grinder!!  At least you can save up during the Summer months for a new cover for next winter.