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Old 01-05-2008, 10:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I know that we're all getting exciting about the arrival of our babies. I'm starting to think about how I'm going to cover my little pup up at night. I'm sure that the dealer will have something available, but will it be available right away and how much are they going to cost...We don't know, do we? Anways, I contacted CarCoverUSA.com and they said that they should have a pattern number w/in the next few weeks. I'll be keen to see what they offer and how much it will be. Anybody else have a line on US suppliers?

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Old 01-05-2008, 10:32 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The dealers may have information next week about the accessories they will have available.

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Old 01-05-2008, 10:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
 
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ebay.co.uk Item #120206836495 Outdoor fitted car cover for 'fortwo'
Waterproof but breathable. Same quality as the original 'CoverCraft'. Comes with underbody straps and carry case that is large enough for refolded cover.

British company, cover will be shipped out of Texas.

I have one and highly recommend.

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Old 01-05-2008, 11:44 PM   #4 (permalink)
 
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24-42, is this a snug fit or will it still fit the large US model (I know, not much larger)?

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Old 01-06-2008, 12:43 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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I found it well fitted, but not sloppy. Very good elastic at the bottom of both front and rear. Underbody fasteners are vinyl covered for non-scratch. The material is like "Silver- Hypolon"
I also imagine that with the 451 lead in UK that they probably have a custom 451 already in production.

I suggest asking if they have sent 451 inventory to Texas yet.

I liked the way the cover locks onto the side mirrors and holds the cover on the car while in the process of folding and unfolding the cover. Otherwise it would want to slide off the car.
The carry case is not an afterthought, quality material and a long zipper. Flat, square, fits in the trunk (trunk?) well.

I forgot to mention that the price (incl. shipping) is lower than Covercraft. Delivery was about 8 days
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Old 01-06-2008, 05:34 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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The German version of the Smart Accessories Catalog shows what they refer to as the Cape Car Cover described as the portable garage for the fortwo. It is water-repellent but the description says nothing about breathability. There are no prices in this catalog, just descriptions and pictures.

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Old 01-06-2008, 03:31 PM   #7 (permalink)
 
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I know that we're all getting exciting about the arrival of our babies. I'm starting to think about how I'm going to cover my little pup up at night. I'm sure that the dealer will have something available, but will it be available right away and how much are they going to cost...We don't know, do we? Anways, I contacted CarCoverUSA.com and they said that they should have a pattern number w/in the next few weeks. I'll be keen to see what they offer and how much it will be. Anybody else have a line on US suppliers?


This is my fitted cover

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Old 01-06-2008, 03:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I found the "Voyager" breathable car cover for $112.50 USD on http://www.cover-zone.co.uk/index.php and I ordered one. Unknown on shipping charge or where shipped from yet.

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Old 01-06-2008, 03:54 PM   #9 (permalink)
 
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I found the "Voyager" breathable car cover for $112.50 USD on http://www.cover-zone.co.uk/index.php and I ordered one. Unknown on shipping charge or where shipped from yet.
As I posted above, ebay item # 120206836495 from Chartone auto, the price is $98.69 US. Ship. was approx. $13.96

You bought item # 120206836506. It's the same cover for $13.83 more. If you buy the other one, shipping will be $ .13.

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