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#1 HUBBA.HUBBA

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Posted 28 October 2018 - 08:20 PM

Anyone got one of these?
https://www.ebay.co....G-/173612301049
Wondered what they are like.

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#2 JXC Mini GT

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Posted 29 October 2018 - 05:57 PM

I have one that houses my 1275GT which fits nicely under it, I have had no problems with it however I have heard that some owners have suffered with condensation.



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Posted 29 October 2018 - 06:02 PM

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Edited by JXC Mini GT, 29 October 2018 - 06:05 PM.


#4 HUBBA.HUBBA

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Posted 29 October 2018 - 07:24 PM

I have one that houses my 1275GT which fits nicely under it, I have had no problems with it however I have heard that some owners have suffered with condensation.

cheers for that. do you reckon they are worth 150 quid?



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Posted 29 October 2018 - 07:33 PM

I bid for mine on eBay and got it for £97, they are far better than a standard car cover as they do not touch the bodywork so no chance of scratches, and are much quicker to put over the car once they have been installed



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Posted 29 October 2018 - 08:15 PM

Mine arrived today but yet to erect it and have a look as it was dark when I got home. Apparently this one is vented. Will update when I get it set up.

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Posted 01 November 2018 - 03:55 PM

Another bit of information regarding the cover.

http://www.theminifo...ke#entry3515598



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Posted 01 November 2018 - 04:18 PM

Another bit of information regarding the cover.
http://www.theminifo...ke#entry3515598

This links to my comments about this cover. Ask me any questions you want. I paid £159.99 for mine.

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Posted 01 November 2018 - 05:21 PM

I got one for last winter. Round nose Mini fits in nicely and kept it nice and dry during the bad weather. There was some condensation but very little of it dripped on the car, I opened it up every now and then and gave the inside a wipe over. Soon be setting it up again as I put it folded up in the garage over the summer.

During one particulary windy winters night a slither of roof tile came down and poked a hole in the cover, would have made a nice dent in the roof of the Mini if it had been out in the open O_O



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Posted 02 November 2018 - 07:37 PM

I'm going to get one. See the last couple go for about £117, so I don't fancy paying £150. I think as the weather is changing they are selling like hot cakes.

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Posted 02 November 2018 - 08:03 PM

Be carefull when bidding on these on eBay , some don't include the cover , it does not mention this in the discription until the very last part.So you might just be bidding on the frame.

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Posted 03 November 2018 - 05:28 PM

Hi all. Mine arrived last week and set up just in time for the dodgy weather that’s arrived this weekend. It set me back 160 quid but I’m really pleased with the quality. It has air vents on either side as well. Bought my car the week before and I’m over the moon to have one again!

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Posted 04 November 2018 - 07:32 PM

The seller said more would be up for auction but that hasn't materialised. So just bought it at full price £159.99 off amazon

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Posted 24 November 2018 - 03:34 PM

Well I'd just like to update. After a few rainy days and cold nights. You do get a fair bit of condensation. Even with the vents fully open. Good job I still have the cover on underneath too




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