How to protect cockpit in a downpour

[fordracing65]

Uhhhh, why not a water proof car cover, just put it on, let it rain, then take it off. I have one that can withstand a hurricane without a drop getting inside, weighs about 2oz and can fold up to the size of 12x12 inches...Covercraft brand...goes on in under 30 seconds...

[SPF1061]

Originally Posted by fordracing65

Uhhhh, why not a water proof car cover, just put it on, let it rain, then take it off. I have one that can withstand a hurricane without a drop getting inside, weighs about 2oz and can fold up to the size of 12x12 inches...Covercraft brand...goes on in under 30 seconds...

I have one (California Custom) as well. Overall, the best solution, I think. To state the obvious, you really have to be careful to keep the cover clear of the sidepipes when you put it on a "hot" car.

[Dwight]

sorry Jamo I'm so slow about posting the pic of the Miata cover.

Dwight

[Robert McLinden]

A little off topic but the best solution I have every seen was while I was walking downtown one summer, guessing 50 years ago. As I was waiting to cross a street along comes a chap in a 2600 Alfa Spyder (only chaps are allowed to drive Alfa's). He had a split tonneau with the zipper down the center. On the drivers side he had a Poncho zipped in. It tightly fit over his head and had a visor. He was wearing racing type goggles. There was a clear plastic insert where it covered the steering wheel which allowed at least some instrument panel viewing and the electric wipers were working. It shocked me so much I still can picture it quite clearly. Never seen one since. In those days just seeing an Alfa running in the rain was quite something.