Car cover

Eurotrash8 · 10-21-2008, 11:30 AM

Does anyone know or recommend a custom car cover for the E92 M3?

It may not have to be custom as long as fitment is close.

islandguy19 · 10-21-2008, 12:02 PM

i would like to know as well.

newtom3 · 10-21-2008, 02:05 PM

me three

Rick · 10-21-2008, 02:07 PM

http://www.calcarcover.com

I have the Noah.

M3 Nimz · 10-21-2008, 02:15 PM

I Just bought the one from bmw for $200.. pretty decent

Rick · 10-21-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Nimz

I Just bought the one from bmw for $200.. pretty decent

I did not buy the BMW one because BMW is printed on it. Not cool if you are trying to draw attention away from the car...

Sedan_Clan · 10-21-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rickc

I did not buy the BMW one because BMW is printed on it. Not cool if you are trying to draw attention away from the car...

While I can understand this perspective, car covers in general will draw curiousity from somebody looking to cause damage (..or from those who just want to see what's under the cover). The 10" BMW logo on the hood of the car cover isn't going to really draw any more attention than the car cover does in general.

As for my car cover, I sourced it from BMW. It's the NOAH version, and I received it for free along with some other items when I purchased my M3. I recommend it. It's breathable, easy to manage, and the fitment is great.

f10mmmmm · 10-21-2008, 02:42 PM

My experiences in the past with car cover is that the "breathable" functionality of the covers defeat the water proof properties of the covers. So after detailing the car, put the cover on, it rains, next morning, cover comes off and the moisture is trapped under the cover. Thoughts??

Eurotrash8 · 10-21-2008, 02:49 PM

Are my only options to purchase the BMW one for the dealer or are there any vendors out there selling genuine BMW parts?

Thanks guys

Sedan_Clan · 10-21-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by e90mdrei

My experiences in the past with car cover is that the "breathable" functionality of the covers defeat the water proof properties of the covers. So after detailing the car, put the cover on, it rains, next morning, cover comes off and the moisture is trapped under the cover. Thoughts??

It rained fairly heavily the 2nd day that I put the car cover on my M3. After the weather cleared up, my car was still in the same condition. I can attest that the cover did its job 110%.

Eurotrash,

You can probably find a BMW cover on EBAY.

f10mmmmm · 10-21-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It rained fairly heavily the 2nd day that I put the car cover on my M3. After the weather cleared up, my car was still in the same condition. I can attest that the cover did its job 110%.

Eurotrash,

You can probably find a BMW cover on EBAY.

Good deal. Thanks! Is the BMW cover specifically for the M3 or just a 3 Series? Part Number??

Sedan_Clan · 10-21-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by e90mdrei

Good deal. Thanks! Is the BMW cover specifically for the M3 or just a 3 Series? Part Number??

I believe it's for all 3-series cars. I can get the part number tonight.

M3 Nimz · 10-21-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rickc

I did not buy the BMW one because BMW is printed on it. Not cool if you are trying to draw attention away from the car...

I was thinking the same thing once I got the cover home so I took some silver tape and covered the BMW logo

BimmerRob08 · 10-21-2008, 05:24 PM

It's a double edge sword when covering up your car outside. I had a buddy watch my black Saab while I was deployed for 5 months and within a week he ended up taking the cover of my car because the dust, sand, and wind was chaffing the paint under the cover. Now, I was in Las Vegas, but the cover was form fitted, snug, and still dust and crap got underneath and started to scratch the paint. Depending on where you live, I'd probebly wash and wax it every week even if it's covered. Long term, I'd try to store it in a trustworthy friend, family members garage and cover it up.
I keep mine in my garage covered but my garage gets a bit humid as I'm in England and it rains allot and it's cold out now. So I still take it out on the weekends for a wash/wax.

mdrobc13 · 10-21-2008, 05:48 PM

Eurotrash...I am out of town prolonged and my car is covered. I got a custom fit cover 100% breathable and in custom colors for my car from www.luxurycovers.com Mine was top of the line materials full outercover/weather resistant and was aprox $270. Multiple colors and it is also seamless. Took 1 week to manufacture for my M3 coupe. Have been gone for 1 month and my wife took the cover off to check and start the car and all was flawless, pain in good conditon...no dust what so ever. Check em out.

nullspace · 10-21-2008, 05:51 PM

I have the OEM cover for my Porsche, which is really just a Silverguard. For outdoor use, it's my favorite cover material. You have to make sure the car is clean (as with any cover), but it holds up a lot better outdoors than normal fabric. Other covers I've used start to break down after a little while. I've been using this cover for years and it still looks like new. Plus I can just throw it in the washing machine every few weeks to clean it. I've just ordered a new Silverguard Plus cover for the M3 (same as Silverguard but with some soft fabric on the inside to better protect against scratches).

consolidated · 10-21-2008, 06:19 PM

I have two covers from Coverking.com, an Autobody Armor cover for hard core protection in harsh conditions and a Silverguard for everyday use, it's light, small and even cheaper thru Costco.com. Also look at the Coverking Stormproof.
The AA cover is too heavy to carry in the trunk and use regularly. Both are very good, few seams and well made.
Check into Covercraft's Weathershield, though it has more seams and is coated.
I like the woven covers better than the poly spun "fabrics" like Noah, they can be bulky and cumbersome.
Wish I had more garage space, the best solution.

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Eurotrash8 Captain 70 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (4)	Car cover Does anyone know or recommend a custom car cover for the E92 M3? It may not have to be custom as long as fitment is close.
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Eurotrash8 Captain 70 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (4)	Are my only options to purchase the BMW one for the dealer or are there any vendors out there selling genuine BMW parts? Thanks guys
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BimmerRob08 Major 110 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM iTrader: (0)	It's a double edge sword when covering up your car outside. I had a buddy watch my black Saab while I was deployed for 5 months and within a week he ended up taking the cover of my car because the dust, sand, and wind was chaffing the paint under the cover. Now, I was in Las Vegas, but the cover was form fitted, snug, and still dust and crap got underneath and started to scratch the paint. Depending on where you live, I'd probebly wash and wax it every week even if it's covered. Long term, I'd try to store it in a trustworthy friend, family members garage and cover it up. I keep mine in my garage covered but my garage gets a bit humid as I'm in England and it rains allot and it's cold out now. So I still take it out on the weekends for a wash/wax.
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mdrobc13 Colonel 340 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: Made in Bavaria Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! iTrader: (8) Garage List 2021 BMW X3e [0.00] 2016 BMW M4 [9.00]	Eurotrash...I am out of town prolonged and my car is covered. I got a custom fit cover 100% breathable and in custom colors for my car from www.luxurycovers.com Mine was top of the line materials full outercover/weather resistant and was aprox $270. Multiple colors and it is also seamless. Took 1 week to manufacture for my M3 coupe. Have been gone for 1 month and my wife took the cover off to check and start the car and all was flawless, pain in good conditon...no dust what so ever. Check em out. Attached Images __________________ '22 BMW M4 Comp (SSG/Black) '16 BMW M4 (Shakir Orange/Black) - gone not forgotten '15 BMW M3 (Black/Black) - gone not forgotten '10 BMW X5M (Black/Black) - gone not forgotten '08 BMW M3 (Space Gray/Black) - gone not forgotten
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nullspace Private First Class 42 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 m40i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle Area iTrader: (0)	I have the OEM cover for my Porsche, which is really just a Silverguard. For outdoor use, it's my favorite cover material. You have to make sure the car is clean (as with any cover), but it holds up a lot better outdoors than normal fabric. Other covers I've used start to break down after a little while. I've been using this cover for years and it still looks like new. Plus I can just throw it in the washing machine every few weeks to clean it. I've just ordered a new Silverguard Plus cover for the M3 (same as Silverguard but with some soft fabric on the inside to better protect against scratches).
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consolidated Lieutenant Colonel 205 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 1999 Porsche Spec B ... [0.00] 2014 Ram 1500 Laram ... [0.00] 2007 Porsche GT3 RS [10.00] 2013 Tesla Model S 85 [0.00]	I have two covers from Coverking.com, an Autobody Armor cover for hard core protection in harsh conditions and a Silverguard for everyday use, it's light, small and even cheaper thru Costco.com. Also look at the Coverking Stormproof. The AA cover is too heavy to carry in the trunk and use regularly. Both are very good, few seams and well made. Check into Covercraft's Weathershield, though it has more seams and is coated. I like the woven covers better than the poly spun "fabrics" like Noah, they can be bulky and cumbersome. Wish I had more garage space, the best solution.
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