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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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so i find out tuesday if im goin to texas for work for a few weeks. and within the next month if ill be goin to washington for a few month for work. wile im away i wont be able to drive my car so i was thinking a car cover would be nice.
i am wondering where i can get one for cheap or the best place to get one. and a few questions are are they washable? can they sit outside for a wile? it will be getting dirty so any help would be great.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vtecb,Oct 11 2009, 09:06 PM
so i find out tuesday if im goin to texas for work for a few weeks. and within the next month if ill be goin to washington for a few month for work. wile im away i wont be able to drive my car so i was thinking a car cover would be nice.
i am wondering where i can get one for cheap or the best place to get one. and a few questions are are they washable? can they sit outside for a wile? it will be getting dirty so any help would be great.
thanks.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/s2000-03ext.html

park it somewhere safe or else you might not have your seats when your back.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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^true story... I would say store it indoors.
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Might be able to rent a spot from Amy - she's has excessive garage space (:
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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i have an alarm and a hard top....aaaaaand full coverage
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by vtecb,Oct 12 2009, 07:51 AM
i have an alarm and a hard top....aaaaaand full coverage
well have someone start your car once a week for a 5mins or so.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by boostftw,Oct 12 2009, 11:55 AM
well have someone start your car once a week for a 5mins or so.
NOOOOOOO

it is better to just leave it alone - the wear comes from the inital start and heavier chance of contaminating the oil.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by G,Oct 12 2009, 07:28 PM
NOOOOOOO

it is better to just leave it alone - the wear comes from the inital start and heavier chance of contaminating the oil.
well make sure you have a good battery
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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don't get the oem one 'cause it's only for indoor use only. try costco I think they sell car cover for outdoor.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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do the S2000s have a problem draining the battery?
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