oem car cover

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by SpacecakeM

Let us know when you find that link. Thanks

I ordered from Covers For You.
I got the UVS 100 Heat Shield for $43.31. Was the cheapest around I found from the authorized retailers for Covercraft. You can also get the roll-type sunshield for $26.99. I used the 2008 335i as my selector car.

Picked one up for the Maxima too. Was using an old crummy cardboard one.

[Keto]

Originally Posted by Epacy

Did you get the thicker heat shield or the roll-up sunshade?

Looks like the heat shield lists for $43.

Thicker. There's a pic in my pics thread:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150570

Originally Posted by Mantis

Epacy were u talking about the BMW sun shades? im not sure, but if u are then yes they fit perfectly

The BMW OEM shield is a POS. The durability is far below the Covercraft. For the last year or so it looked like ass.

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by Keto

Thicker. There's a pic in my pics thread:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=150570



The BMW OEM shield is a POS. The durability is far below the Covercraft. For the last year or so it looked like ass.

wow i love my OEM one, but if theres better i'll get better. thanks

[BK]

FWIW, OEM sunshade for the E90 has held up for me for 2 years now with mostly daily use (I park outside). Fit is great and it is sturdy. I haven't had any quality issues. I wish it didn't say "BMW" in big letters on it because that seems a little much, but it works well.

You can see it in these photos from my e90post garage:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/e90garageimg/966/temp9.jpg
http://www.m3post.com/forums/e90garageimg/966/temp8.jpg

[!Xoible]

i think it changed from E46 to E90. i've had mine for about a year, it's thick it's not wearing out and blocks heat big time. the one that says BMW on it

took me forever to find this thread. google saved my ass

my question is: do any of these covers scratch or put marks on the car's paint at all??
and what's the advantage/disadvantage of OEM vs. calcover? fitment, material, what's ur experiences? do u regret either?

[lucid]

I've been using mine for several weeks now and look out for stratches when I wash the car, and can't see any.

[!Xoible]

if u cant find it on a black car im happy

thanks lucid, i got ur PM. much appreciated. u got Noah right?

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

i think it changed from E46 to E90. i've had mine for about a year, it's thick it's not wearing out and blocks heat big time. the one that says BMW on it

took me forever to find this thread. google saved my ass

my question is: do any of these covers scratch or put marks on the car's paint at all??
and what's the advantage/disadvantage of OEM vs. calcover? fitment, material, what's ur experiences? do u regret either?

im ready to buy the NOAH one, but wanna see if OEM is better or not. pleases

[lucid]

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

if u cant find it on a black car im happy

thanks lucid, i got ur PM. much appreciated. u got Noah right?

Yes, noah. I think that is the toughest fabric.

[!Xoible]

thanks lucid. placed the order. thank you!!!

[lucid]

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

thanks lucid. placed the order. thank you!!!

No. I don't even know what that is? Is it to make it visible at night? If it is, my car has an assigned spot, and visibility is not an issue.

[!Xoible]

Originally Posted by lucid

No. I don't even know what that is? Is it to make it visible at night? If it is, my car has an assigned spot, and visibility is not an issue.

yah i figured it's a gray cover not black so it's not an issue... im gonna use it at work mostly during in day light anyway

[flagger]

Originally Posted by dawgdog

I got the oem cover as a gift when I bought my e46 M3 in O3 and still have it. I hope it will fit. The quality of the cover is good, but the only time I really use it is when I go on an extended vacation. It is such a hassle to dry out when it gets wet and I live in Seattle.

I'm using my E46 M3 OEM cover on my new M3. Fit is a little baggy in a couple of areas (top of hood), but overall, it works well and it saves me the cost of a new cover. My car sits at airports for days on end, so the cover is great for keeping it clean and protected.

As for sunshade, I purchased one through Autosport and it fits great and the quality is 1st class.

Material - OEM covers are Noah. It does a good job, but it is lightweight and can be tough to handle in a wind. I previously had a car cover in Evolution, which is equally as good, more heavyweight material, so it does not blow around quite so much when trying to fold it up and it does a better job of protecting against dings.

[bher]

Just received the OEM car cover for e90-92-93 (code 82 15 0 397 888) and after 2 patient trials I have to say it does NOT fit. Do I have to over strech the tissue? The zipper (at the left rear corner) is not closeable whatever the amount of tissue I give to the front.
To me it is just as the wideness of the M3 is too big for that cover.
The idea to start from the windscreen with a succion device is good and the quality seems as it should be.
The leash designed to trapped in the trunk as a anti theft device makes sense.

BUT as long as the front marks for the headlight are half way on the bonnet and the rear does not fit and closes make it an useless cover.
Such a shame to explain this to the nice family member who ordered it from germany.

Anybody has something to share about this (except to say I have to change it)