How do you garage your ///M?

KhaledKharma · 11-18-2018, 05:07 PM

So I bought a 10'X20' canopy last year from harbor freight ( yeah, i know) and it lasted through that last harsh winter we had without any problems.

Then suddenly with this most recent snowfall, it completely collapsed. Thankfully, the M wasn't parked under there at the time.

So here I am asking, how do ya'll who don't have a garage protect your M from the elements?

-Khaled

Van · 11-18-2018, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KhaledKharma

So I bought a 10'X20' canopy last year from harbor freight ( yeah, i know) and it lasted through that last harsh winter we had without any problems.

Then suddenly with this most recent snowfall, it completely collapsed. Thankfully, the M wasn't parked under there at the time.

So here I am asking, how do ya'll who don't have a garage protect your M from the elements?

-Khaled

Mines parked outside with no cover. But I live in Florida and don't have to worry about the snow. Just the sun and lots of it. I have the carbon fiber roof and keep that waxed to help protect it.

KhaledKharma · 11-18-2018, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Mines parked outside with no cover. But I live in Florida and don't have to worry about the snow. Just the sun and lots of it. I have the carbon fiber roof and keep that waxed to help protect it.

Yeah mines actually from California and the PO didn't do a great job of protecting the roof from sun damage/fading. But i don't want things/bird shit falling on my car all the time.

mganesh91 · 12-11-2018, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Van

Mines parked outside with no cover. But I live in Florida and don't have to worry about the snow. Just the sun and lots of it. I have the carbon fiber roof and keep that waxed to help protect it.

same here

wfdeacon88 · 12-11-2018, 01:11 PM

Just get one of these.

admranger · 12-11-2018, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Just get one of these.

A well reasoned and reasonable suggestion.

cjm41 · 12-11-2018, 09:40 PM

I live in a high rise with outdoor parking in Florida. I pay extra for a covered spot which is just a canopy so it protects from the sun but not rain. I cover the car with an all-weather cover when it's clean.

I'm currently looking for a house with a garage. I can't stand having the car outside.

Van · 12-12-2018, 06:21 AM

Did u just recently buy that car? I was in the market for one a few months ago and seen that same car for sale in Clearwater. Well a car that looked like yours. Either way. Nice ride. And love those rims.

1MOREMOD · 12-12-2018, 08:06 AM

I drive it inside the garage then shut the door

OG Shark · 12-12-2018, 08:24 AM

Mine sits on the driveway and stares longingly all night at the garage where all our boxes and other crap are parked

cjm41 · 12-12-2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Van

Did u just recently buy that car? I was in the market for one a few months ago and seen that same car for sale in Clearwater. Well a car that looked like yours. Either way. Nice ride. And love those rims.

I did just buy it. It was for sale in Pinellas Park back in September. Car was actually turned into a dealership in Jacksonville (by another forum member), sent to auction, and picked up by a local "specialty" dealer in Pinellas Park where I purchased it. Car was only advertised for about 4 days before I put a deposit on it.

Small world.

byroncheung · 12-12-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jktx

Mine sits on the driveway and stares longingly all night at the garage where all our boxes and other crap are parked

my 3 kids' bicycles, quad-bike, wagons and scooters etc sit in the garage while i park the m3 on driveway. this is proper prioritization.

i do use a covercraft all weather cover whenever i can...

OG Shark · 12-12-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by byroncheung

my 3 kids' bicycles, quad-bike, wagons and scooters etc sit in the garage while i park the m3 on driveway. this is proper prioritization.

i do use a covercraft all weather cover whenever i can...

Sounds very familiar. Actually I was briefly able to fit the M and even my truck in there - and then the boxes freaking multiplied like gremlins in water...

OP good luck. I have a Weathertech car cover on my GT-R that sits outside right now until I can get my catastrophe of a garage cleaned up. Fits really well and pretty soft on the inside. Unless I was able to properly secure a really strong canopy I wouldn't do it for the reason you mentioned. Would just stick the car cover, or...

Have any Macgyver skills? Maybe bury some square or round metal tubing, screw on some pulleys & maybe a crank to help with tension, find a quality canvas, use steel cable if need be. If you can weld could get real crazy with it. Might work? Could also bury sleeves that the posts could drop in to so that it can all be taken down.

Van · 12-12-2018, 08:04 PM

You know what's worse than the elements? My neighbors cat that likes to lay on my fresh wax and marking its territory. Can't kill the thing. I'll get blamed for eating it being Asian and all lol!!! The same cat lady use to feed these wild peacocks (more like someone's pets that they didn't want). Those f'ers bread like rabbits with a continuous supply of food. There was like 22 two of them. No joke. The males would Kick box with your car. Making loud ass rooster sounds in the am. Luckily I didn't own my M car. Finally the city stepped in and removed them. But had to deal with that bs for about two years.

sibhusz06 · 12-12-2018, 09:32 PM

My M3 is also parked outside but at least on a driveway. I tend to wax/spray sealant every 4-5 months and if not driving it or parked in direct sun, end up using a car cover. The best way to protect it outside is a car cover..

Tewie · 12-12-2018, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by KhaledKharma

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Originally Posted by Van

Mines parked outside with no cover. But I live in Florida and don't have to worry about the snow. Just the sun and lots of it. I have the carbon fiber roof and keep that waxed to help protect it.

Yeah mines actually from California and the PO didn't do a great job of protecting the roof from sun damage/fading. But i don't want things/bird shit falling on my car all the time.

Get a car cover?

sgreer78 · 12-13-2018, 07:26 PM

I put mine in my garage.

Cbozz · 12-13-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sgreer78

I put mine in my garage.

hey, where in STL? I just moved here and looking for some M-friends!

MaximusB · 12-17-2018, 01:44 PM

Spring/Summer: Underground parking at my apartment. If I do take it to work (rare) then it will be parked underground in my office parking.
Winter: In my parent's garage at their house hooked up to a battery tender.

The only time my car sees day light is when I take it out on weekends

M3SCUZZI · 12-24-2018, 08:26 PM

In garage covered, Unfortunately I share my garage hence the orange sticks....

Helmsman · 01-01-2019, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by e92SG

In garage covered, Unfortunately I share my garage hence the orange sticks....

Hahaha! Thats for real bro?

M3SCUZZI · 01-02-2019, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

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Originally Posted by e92SG

In garage covered, Unfortunately I share my garage hence the orange sticks....

Hahaha! Thats for real bro?

Yep it's real lol got the sticks for free so figured why not.

11-18-2018, 05:07 PM	#1
KhaledKharma New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	How do you garage your ///M? So I bought a 10'X20' canopy last year from harbor freight ( yeah, i know) and it lasted through that last harsh winter we had without any problems. Then suddenly with this most recent snowfall, it completely collapsed. Thankfully, the M wasn't parked under there at the time. So here I am asking, how do ya'll who don't have a garage protect your M from the elements? -Khaled
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12-11-2018, 01:11 PM	#5
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cjm41 Lieutenant 753 Rep 498 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [0.00] 2014 Land Rover LR4 [0.00]	I live in a high rise with outdoor parking in Florida. I pay extra for a covered spot which is just a canopy so it protects from the sun but not rain. I cover the car with an all-weather cover when it's clean. I'm currently looking for a house with a garage. I can't stand having the car outside. Attached Images __________________ 2010 E92 M3 // IG: @commuter_blue
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Van Enlisted Member 52 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Did u just recently buy that car? I was in the market for one a few months ago and seen that same car for sale in Clearwater. Well a car that looked like yours. Either way. Nice ride. And love those rims.
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I drive it inside the garage then shut the door
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OG Shark BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 4693 Rep 2,541 Posts Drives: Angry Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Spring Branch, TX iTrader: (5)	Mine sits on the driveway and stares longingly all night at the garage where all our boxes and other crap are parked
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Van Enlisted Member 52 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	You know what's worse than the elements? My neighbors cat that likes to lay on my fresh wax and marking its territory. Can't kill the thing. I'll get blamed for eating it being Asian and all lol!!! The same cat lady use to feed these wild peacocks (more like someone's pets that they didn't want). Those f'ers bread like rabbits with a continuous supply of food. There was like 22 two of them. No joke. The males would Kick box with your car. Making loud ass rooster sounds in the am. Luckily I didn't own my M car. Finally the city stepped in and removed them. But had to deal with that bs for about two years.
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sibhusz06 Second Lieutenant 109 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	My M3 is also parked outside but at least on a driveway. I tend to wax/spray sealant every 4-5 months and if not driving it or parked in direct sun, end up using a car cover. The best way to protect it outside is a car cover..
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MaximusB Major 1394 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 13 Frozen White E92 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Spring/Summer: Underground parking at my apartment. If I do take it to work (rare) then it will be parked underground in my office parking. Winter: In my parent's garage at their house hooked up to a battery tender. The only time my car sees day light is when I take it out on weekends
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M3SCUZZI Private First Class 63 Rep 101 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Centerport, NY iTrader: (0)	In garage covered, Unfortunately I share my garage hence the orange sticks.... Attached Images
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