Graham0127 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I`ve just changed to an aeroscreen and am going to get a raincover made.I would like to know if other members would be intersted in one that WILL fit properly and be waterproof ? There maybe some on the market,but I want one that isn`t like a baggy sack that forms pools of rainwater on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I have a lenght of pvc wastepipe with notches in it which I clip between the aeroscreen and the roll bar. I've got another one which I use for the windscreen alternative.Rory's Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 How do you carry the pipe whilst driving?I hate getting in on wet seats if it rains whilst I`m out for the day.Not a problem at night as mine is always garaged..... Really looking at protection for weekends away etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I don't, but it will probably slot in behind your seats. Rory's Dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark (smokey mow) Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Fit a windscreen and a hood Or a full tonneau cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Fit a windscreen and a hood Or a full tonneau cover Just took the screen off!!!Had a full tonneau for my Boxster..hated it! Looking for one that will fit over the aeroscreen and pull tight formng a slope from the roll bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The tonneau cover was great for all those years I ran an aero screen. When driving one up, the closed passenger section helped trap any warm air given off by the tunnel, also cut down on those icy blasts of air that swirl in the cockpit, especially at motorway speeds. Worked well when having weekends away etc, car was fine left overnight, even when it had rained. Bizarrely, it also seemed to be some sort of magic security measure when the car was left unattended! The average person that would have been prodding, poking and even occasionally sitting in the car while it was parked up at events seemed completely stopped by the closed tonneau cover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 The tonneau cover was great for all those years I ran an aero screen. When driving one up, the closed passenger section helped trap any warm air given off by the tunnel, also cut down on those icy blasts of air that swirl in the cockpit, especially at motorway speeds. Worked well when having weekends away etc, car was fine left overnight, even when it had rained. Bizarrely, it also seemed to be some sort of magic security measure when the car was left unattended! The average person that would have been prodding, poking and even occasionally sitting in the car while it was parked up at events seemed completely stopped by the closed tonneau cover! Did the cover puddle if you got caught by rain...obviously when parked up.Porsche one was shi7e....putting presstuds on wasn`t an option though,but don`t want them on Westie either....Likely going along the half hood route....over the bar with adjustable straps and down onto and over screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Barely, if it was really really bad, you'd get a couple of tiny puddles, but that was it - one either side of the central zip. That said, if you have a look at the SBfS web site, they do a simple innovation for the tonneau covers that would have fixed this; they have an attachment loop in the centre of the tonneau cover that you can use to hook a bungee cord or similar through and hook the other end round the roll bar. This lifts the centre of the cover enough to let water run straight off without pooling. Yes though, I did have to have popper bases fitted to the car. If doing again, I'd probably use ones SBfS supply that come in a black finish, (IIRC they're either semi gloss or matt), which would be much less conspicuous on my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham0127 Posted March 9, 2013 Author Share Posted March 9, 2013 Maybe my old Boxster cover was just cr@p that put me off for life..will look at alternatives to having one made now though.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I have a custom made tonneau, with a zip down the middle and I put straps behind the seats to roll it up and roll it behind. Works perfectly well for me, except for when I cut big holes in it to fit the new seats! But still keeps it very dry and microfibre cloth off any water in seat as I get in... Never much at all. May even reduce drag by having passenger side covered up, but unsure. The sides can sit on the edge, as held on by straps inside, but if no rain I tuck them inside the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User0083 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I found security advantages too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boney Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Owdo I got this cheap thankfully as normally about £400, but absolutley waterproof, used at le mans and when ever camp and never leaked in full night of rain. has cable underneath that locks with padlock, cant recommend enough if not a little pricey. can find make if you want but means going in garage Boney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Jackson Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I had a toneau, which worked great with normal seats, but now won't fit over Tillets. That had been out in all weathers and was fine. My plan this spring is to custom make my own toneau, in three pieces, to do just this job. I also have a cockpit cover which is great for the mean time. I bought it as a a quick alternative to the toneau, but to be honest the toneau was quicker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Cant beat a well fitted tonneau IMO any surplus rainwater can soon be shaken off leaving the innards bone dry , mine stows in the bootbox but prolly would fit behind the seats or certainly in the passenger footwell . The problem with a full cover , apart from the bulk is the exhaust needs to cool down so it doessnt melt the plassy , could be tipping it down why your waiting for it to cool , no such problem with the tonneau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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