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jamesb
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Post by jamesb »

i was just wondering does any one know where would i get a mini indoor car cover?


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Post by macker »

you could try here

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx? ... 285&title=

or alternatively you could try contacting Miniquip

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0044 7703 839 401 (NEW NUMBER)

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Post by Billy »

I was towing the Hornet on my trailer with the Monsoon cover over it yesterday and I couldn't believe it when the damn thing ripped to shreds with the wind ballooning under it. Moral of the story: Only use these covers for static storage and not when you're transporting your Mini.
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Would that of being an exspensive cover billy
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Yep, paid about 100 for it and Monsoon would be considered a good brand.

Reason for covering the car in transit: it's a convertible and the hood isn't fitted.
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I've a storm force one (€270 I think) and the aerial butt ripped through it. Going to have to get some duct tape to try to a temp fix. So just be careful you have nothing major protruding.
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Post by woody »

I find after about 2 years of outdoor use most covers tear easly.
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Post by keith »

yes. nice but not fully developed. it needs air-con & dehumidifier system and a security camera & tracker device to be really useful. :wink:
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antodeco wrote:I've a storm force one (€270 I think) and the aerial butt ripped through it. Going to have to get some duct tape to try to a temp fix. So just be careful you have nothing major protruding.
i tore mine (voyager) when adjusting it while wet. it "stuck" to the roof and tore near the seam. Duct tape repair lasted 3 weeks till the uv and wet got to it. I'm going to get a patch from a tent repair kit.
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Post by keith »

jamesb wrote:i was just wondering does any one know where would i get a mini indoor car cover?
weh i got mine we did a group buy from here: http://www.cover-zone.com/ somone on this forum organised it. it was a good while back
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Post by spud1979 »

If your on the imoc Facebook page some company has advertised car cover for special price of £74.
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