Car Canopy/Tent
08-14-2009 | 05:29 AM
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I live in a condo building and have garage parking. I usually mess with my car on the top (uncovered) level because there is more light and nobody parks up there. However, it is not a good place to wash the car because it is uncovered and in direct sunlight. I'm toying with the idea of getting a car canopy or tent to use when washing the car.
Does anybody have any experience with these? I would need one that only takes a few minutes to set up and take down as I don't want to spend an hour setting it up every time I wash my car. Any suggestions?
Does anybody have any experience with these? I would need one that only takes a few minutes to set up and take down as I don't want to spend an hour setting it up every time I wash my car. Any suggestions?
08-14-2009 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jherm' post='976381' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:50 AM
Also, how big do you guys think I need to have room to maneuver around the car?
http://www.hutshop.com/canopiessize.html
08-14-2009 | 08:20 AM
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Beware the wind.
08-14-2009 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='976563' date='Aug 14 2009, 12:34 PM
Avoid eating too much broccoli... 
08-14-2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jherm' post='976569' date='Aug 14 2009, 11:42 AM
Yeah, I will definitely weigh down the poles with the wash buckets or something.
08-14-2009 | 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='976606' date='Aug 14 2009, 12:08 PM
I saw one of these tents fall on a Ferrari at a car show when the wind suddenly whipped up. Dragged one of the poles right across the hood. Not pretty. GL.
08-14-2009 | 09:14 AM
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M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by CWS530' post='976606' date='Aug 14 2009, 01:08 PM
I saw one of these tents fall on a Ferrari at a car show when the wind suddenly whipped up. Dragged one of the poles right across the hood. Not pretty. GL.
