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Old 06-30-2005, 03:29 PM
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Car cover?

I ordered one from summit and it sags an extra 4 feet in the rear. I'm definitely returning it but I'm wondering where I can get a cover. I spent $50 on this so I'd like to keep it around that price. Anyone have specific model numbers for ones that fit our car and not just a universal fit?
Old 06-30-2005, 05:34 PM
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Not one that fits for $50.00. I paid quite a bit more but I am still using it after 15yrs.

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Old 06-30-2005, 06:50 PM
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Ya, your not going to find one that fits well for $50. I think I paid around $180 for mine, fits like a glove.
Old 06-30-2005, 07:37 PM
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Those universal covers are just ok for sedans and 4 door cars, our cars are too low for them to fit decent.

http://www.coverking.com/
Old 06-30-2005, 08:13 PM
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Not around $50 but here it is http://www.paddockparts.com/Paddock/...6FB9A73434C867
Old 06-30-2005, 09:05 PM
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Screw it I'll just get a refund.
Old 06-30-2005, 11:10 PM
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Josh, if you really love your baby and want to keep her looking good for a long time, it's really worthwhile to invest some money in a really good cover. I got mine at Car Cover World (www.carcoverworld.com) and they have a bunch of different grades of covers and really good write ups on what the differences are.

Expect to pay upwards of $200 or more for a really good cover (mine fits the '92 RS like a glove), but like I said, a good cover is an investment. A cheap cover can be worse than no cover at all.
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Summit sells a custom fit for 82-92 camaro or firebird, the company is Wolf Car Covers or something like that it's around 200$.
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For $200 I'll just paint the whole car.
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you can definitely get one that fits better maybe not air tight but much better. i spent like $50 at murrys and im happy with that. if i remember right, its size 3. they have all different sizes so make sure to get the one that fits your bird

good luck

adam
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Got the Evolution Car cover its a great cover and the year I have had its been working out great
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