Any idea what brand/model of the car cover work best for the Evo?

I figure that I can't get a generic car cover due to the roof mount antenna and the huge rear spoiler. However the I got the car from does not have any Evo car cover for a while...

Please advise, thanks.

 

Good question. Has anyone seen the Japanese car-cover version offered by the dealer? It seems overpriced. I'm looking for an indoor cover with no zippers or snaps.

 

i paid $300 for my evo car cover...

it fits perfectly! but for $300 bux, it better fit perfectly

 

Dealer quoted me $217 for Ralliart cover, not here yet tho. Also want the front bumper cover, some stone chips already appeared on the bumper, thats around $120.

 

hey yycools-
if you get the front end covor could ou post some pics cus i want one but i need to seem one on t he car before i decid

 

There are actually only a few "true" manufacturers of car covers and front-end bras.
Covercraft and Colgan are two names that come to mind. These manufatcurers supply the oe needs of many car companies, so buying through the dealership vs directly through a manufacturer can save some money.

As far as the car covers go I would only buy a custom fit cover for the EVO. It will require that you unscrew the roof antennae each time you put the cover on. BTW this isn't a big deal as I have had numerous VW's with covers and roof mounted antennae.

Two major concerns pop-up when buying a car cover.
1)The first question is what kind of material? Some are very soft to the car finish like the the cotton flannel type, while others made of Evolution(thats funny huh!!) cloth are made for outdoor use, and are heavy enough to protect against light dings, hail etc.... . There is a newer lighter weight outdoor type cloth called "Noah" which is waterproof but breathes better than the Evolution cloth. Kind of like goreTex for your car. Not as heavy duty though. Typically all of the cover manufacturers can use any cloth with a template and various colors are often-times available. I can tell you from experience that the Evolution is very durable, and does a good job of protecting your car outdoors.
2)There is a draw-back to using any cover outside. After driving your vehicle you will accumulate some grit and dust. The cover will rest on top of this and if it get windy, can really scratch the crap out of your finish. Also do not leave an evolution cloth cover on after it gets soaked by a rain storm. The paint will cloud in the same way it clouds from a front end bra. So it rains at work and your cover is soaked...what are you going to do with the wet cover? They are huge and particularly unwieldly when wet.Just playing devils advocate!

The inside flannel covers are nice for garage queens, and are a little less money. Personally there just isn't enough upside for me to buy a cover anymore and I have owned a number of them. Inversely there is a lot of potential finish damage waiting for the unsuspecting user, especially those with black or dark colored paints.

Front end bras are another pro/con scenario. They do protect your paint, but can also mar your finish. The paint surface has to be absolutely clean and not wet. The finish cannot have any wax residue on it or you will get some major scuffing as the heated wax will work back and forth against the felt. Never leave a bra on if it rains even a little. The minute it starts raining you should pull-over and remove it and stow-it, otherwise you may get paint damage. High heat conditions are another problem as the paint tends to be more susceptible to marring. Different bras fit different cars ...differently. If a bra has a loose fit you will get flapping and paint scuffing. This should be avoided at all costs.
You will also have a maximum speed limit with the cover on. Its usually between, 85-100 but may differ depending on cover fit.

Having given you all of this negative info, I will say that I will probably get a front-end bra for any lengthy road trips over 100 miles. The info I have given you is from my personal experience and others may have opposing views. I just want to make sure people understand the pros and cons.

 

best car cover = garage

 

Yeah, agree 100% Unfortunately all I have is a open carport in the apartment... That's why an alternative is needed...

 

Thanks for the writeup, N10S. And I strongly oppose anyone using front end bras. Other than what you mention, if a car expose under the sun for a period of time you can actually see the difference in color once the bra is taken out. That happen to my friend's Civic and now the only thing that he can do is to repaint the front end!

Btw, I got a Evo8 car cover in a local Mistubishi dealer. $240, tax included. It's pretty thin though, makes me wonder if it really work well at a outdoor environment...

 

i purchased the mitsubishi "jdm", don' t know what's so jdm about a car cover, and it's beautiful, gleaming sating silver finish to it, oh and guys most all dealerships parts centers will go down on the msrp of almost all of the dealer accessories by 20%, just ask, has happened to me at 2 different dealerships, i read the discription of the front bra on one of the dealerships computers and it says "carbon fiber" next to it, the parts guy was kinda egging me on with the hopes that a carbon fiber stamped patern in the material would sell me on it but i told him nah, those bras get little bits of sand stuck between them and your paint and no matter how much you do to clean them out they actually just endup wearing your paint down to primer or even metal with our thin assed coats, here's my suggestion, 3m clear bra, stongaurd or whatever you want to call it, it's all made by 3m and same material, get your evo a custom jobbie wrapping the whole front end and mirrors for $500 like me or maybe even less for you lucky wheelers and dealers out there, just go to 3m's website and look for the scotchcal, i beleive that's the correct spelling, automotive protective film and it will give you a listing of authorized dealers and installers for it, just find someone close to you that is factory trained and has what they call "program access" i beleive because you want someone good doing it for you since our vehicle is # 70 in line for a kit to be developed for it, oh and before putting the car cover over your vehicle, only if you have dust not dirt, bust out a california car duster, works wonders for me, someone speak up if they've had bad experiences with them, oh yeah and i installed my sports pedals from the dealer the other day, man.... get a corded drill, don't think a cordless will produce enough power, and a 7/64"carbide drill bit, cause they use some steel for the clutch and brake pedals that's got to be some sort of cousin to "adamantium " cause this crap is hard as hell, at least it was for me, but the finished product has a very nice feel to it