Ok, I’m finally getting closer and closer to getting my exige but cant decide whether or not to get the motorsport cover for it.
Has anyone got any pics on the car they could either link to or post up pls. (pref silver but and colours will be appreciated)
And more important for those people who have one can they post any good/bad points about having them fitted.
Thanks,
Paul
I had one fitted on my old S1.
Plus points:
Extra ventilation makes a big difference to cabin temperature in summer. With the standard engine cover, the glass window in the rear bulkhead used to get really hot. It was like a big radiator just behind your head.
It’s lighter.
It looks cool. A pretty unique look for a road car.
Negatives:
Buggers up the rear visibility. I got used to that, but some people really won’t like it.
Lets water into the ‘boot’ unless you get creative with ducts to redirect the water into the engine bay. This is what I did, quite successfully. I was pleased to see that the S2 has a pretty similar design to what I did.
It’s a bit flimsy, so it needs extra panel clips at the top edge to hold it down. Less practical than the standard cover.
Don’t forget to chat to me before you run off and buy one, I’ve sold a few to fellow exige owners and all have been happy with them
Don’t forget to chat to me before you run off and buy one, I’ve sold a few to fellow exige owners and all have been happy with them
Pleased to say that I’m one of those very happy customers
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Pesky, You definately made the right choice with that colour
looks even better in the flesh
have you given anyone arc eye yet?
Yeah I can vouch for that Maddogs engine covers are well… the dogs!!!
have you given anyone arc eye yet?
He’s not mine to giveaway!
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Pleased to say that I’m one of those very happy customers
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Here’s my Maddog special in the opposite paint theme from Pesky’s.
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Thanks Guys
Hey Mike, you have my race number on your car
thanks for the pics so far - Thinks its a definate I’ll be getting one.
What is the secret to stop water getting in the boot if you’ve got one of these then ?
MADDOG - you’ve got a pm.
Thanks Guys
Hey Mike, you have my race number on your car
Just keep it on your side of the pond and we’ll be OK
Just keep it on your side of the pond and we’ll be OK
That’s no problem - it’s not been running for a year!
Just keep it on your side of the pond and we’ll be OK
That’s no problem - it’s not been running for a year!
it ran last year, briefly
surely you must remember me passing you at donnington or were you on a slowing down lap
surely you must remember me passing you at donnington or were you on a slowing down lap
Was then when you were then immediately travelling backwards down Craners?
What is the secret to stop water getting in the boot if you’ve got one of these then ?
I made a pair of firbreglass ducts to direct the water from the lower vents into the engine bay. Not the work of a moment but if you’re either skilled at making stuff, or quite patient (I fall into the latter category ), it’s not too difficult to do.
What is the secret to stop water getting in the boot if you’ve got one of these then ?
I made a pair of firbreglass ducts to direct the water from the lower vents into the engine bay. Not the work of a moment but if you’re either skilled at making stuff, or quite patient (I fall into the latter category ), it’s not too difficult to do.
CLICKY >
Or you could always take the easy option an buy one that Brendan’s done already
cover finally arrived today after Parcelforce doing a no show, and looks excellent build quality. - Cheers MADDOG
Right, now for the stupid question, How have most people fitted it ???
Depends. You can use the standard hinge and release mechanism, but you’d probably need to add quick-release clips to hold the front corners down, or you can go fully quick-release.
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