Roadster car cover

Graham - Is that the cover that was talked about being designed over on the Owner's site or is this from another source?

What about those seams? Are they going to scratch the paint?

Is the seam thread choice sandpaper-liker rough and going to be a problem?

(from the waxing thead)

Sorry ... but I would have a huge problem with this cover. The front air intake is "blocked", right ? That alone severely reduces the efficiency of the necessary cooling ...

When are they expecting to have the next version ready?

Pictures of my cover (the same model) can be found at:
Forestmoon Gallery

If you are interested in a cover, here is a late July Cover conversation emailed twix 3 owners.


#1 wrote:
#2,

Did you get the NOAH Covercraft cover for your Tesla...is the design
complete? Can you charge with cover on?

Did you see my [other] cover? I'll send you (separately) the
pix...#3 has seen them already.

What is the part number for #3 should he want to get the special
custom Tesla Covercraft cover with mods to he can charge while
covered?

tx #2,

#1


Covercraft Vehicle Protection Products

Outlet store):
Covercraft DIRECT

Covercraft's Outlet Store is located at 21414 Parthenia Street, West
Hills, CA 91304
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#3 wrote:

#1,

I have already talked to CarCraft about a Tesla cover and pricing.
[We prefer]the outside material

They have a dozen different fabrics. Prices go as low as $151 (soft
dust indoor) up to $481 (Heavy Duty weatherproof)

With cutouts standard HP Weathershield in gray or taupe: $362.46 + shipping
They are phasing out the old WB Weathershield fabric in black for $223.84

#3
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#1 wrote:


My car sits outside at work...or outside on side of the house when I
park it there. In the rain though I refrain from using the cover.

But if covered under a carport unsure why the NOAH wouldn't be
preferential. I do like how it is breathable. Then again I've used
this for so long...the weather stuff doesn't seem like an optimum
material for parking the car in the sun which is mainly what I use it
for...keep the car clean and not allow UV to penetrate.

#1
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#2 wrote:

I got the Weathershield.
I don't think that it matters too much which material you get. The Weathershield s a bit lighter and more compact so it takes up less space while still providing good protection so I went with it.

#2
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#1 wrote:

#2...did you get the WeathershieldHP or HD...

I can see the dirver for being "smallest" being important. The NOAH
says BEST for heat insulation...and handling in wind... yet
weathershieldHP is best for softtouch... which is important.

Maybe next time I try a weathershield... Noah has some ding
protection qualities...and easier to handle in wind.

#1
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#3 wrote:

As for color, black is what Tesla has been sporting at the LA and London dealerships, but since we want to help our cars keep their batteries cool even in direct sun, a light colored cover makes more sense.

#3
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#1 wrote:

Exactly...why I use the light gray NOAH...but maybe the weathershield
comes in a light color too.

I [understand] #2 on the thinner fabric solution. Noah is somewhat bulky
yet I get it to rollup and fit inside [the car].

I'll have to look at #2's cover one of these days. Does it stay
put or flap around in the wind? Mine stays pretty well put.


http://www.covercraft.com/fabric guide OUTDOOR rev 12-07.pdf

#1
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#2 wrote:
I believe there are several color choices for most of the fabrics. I've got the WeathershieldHD. It stays put fairly well but, in wind, you have to hook it onto the side mirrors for best results.

#2:
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I got a cover for my roadster from Empire Covers. They give ratings for all their covers for how well it protects the car in four different categories, including sun. And there are always coupon codes floating around for that site.

EmpireCovers-Review

Not sure if you want to go to the trouble of covering the whole car every time you park though. I think the sunshade would be a lot easier.

vfx said:

What about those seams? Are they going to scratch the paint?

Is the seam thread choice sandpaper-liker rough and going to be a problem?

(from the waxing thead)

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I have used a Noah fabric car cover on my classic car for a number of years without scratching. I don't put it on if the car gets dirty however.
It traps the dust that falls on the car quite effectively so the car stays clean when not in use.
I have only once put it on the car when wet and the next day the rain stopped and the car and cover were both dry.

what kind of cassic do you have?

xcellu8 said:

what kind of cassic do you have?

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A 1969 NSU Ro80.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/797158/1

The Car Coozie: It’ll Have You in Stitches*|*In My Garage

^It must have taken a lot of effort to do this but I like the car cover featured in the first picture. I hope they do some improvements in the next version

roopocket12 said:

I hope they do some improvements in the next version

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Does anyone know if CarCovers or anyone else is still making a similar cover as the first picture or the "next version"? I followed all the links in this thread and went to Car Covers but I didn't see anything for Tesla. I'll call CarCovers next but I was hoping for any additional insight. Thanks.

I live in Florida and plan on driving my roadster nearly every day (hey it does rain here!)
I was on the phone with Covercraft and they have the "Weathershield" product on sale (all of there roadster products have both vents and the charging door available).
They claim it is better than the NOAH cover (lighter, thinner, better "protection" (the guy claimed better over-all protection). It sounds good, but I am wondering why there is so much discussion about the NOAH product, but not much on the better line of fabric.

Also, does anyone have a cover they no longer use and want to part with?

thanks,
Jordan