Spotted!

rustbucket · **Reply #30: October 31, 2008, 08:12:24**

We were in Super Cheap Auto parts today at Chermside Brisbane buying a car cover for the i30. On the way out there was a silver i30 SR parked outside that wasn't there on the way in. It was registered in NSW. Just wondered if any forum member was passing our way?

Rustbucket

**Reply #31: October 31, 2008, 08:18:37**

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Only two? I live in a town with just over 25,000 people in it and I reckon there'd be more than 20 zipping around here...

Now, lets see, that's a ratio of 1:1250.

I live in a town of 400. There are 2 i30s. That's a ratio of 1:200.

We see each other every day (no we are not neighbours).

Not bad hey!

Bob

Diva · **Reply #32: October 31, 2008, 08:28:46**

I saw a blue slx today.... on the M4... it was exciting

I even tooted him at the toll. Hahaha...

Im like a child in a toy shop when it comes to seeing other i30's ... it's still very exciting for me.

eye30 · **Reply #33: October 31, 2008, 16:59:10**

Quote from: "rustbucket"

We were in Super Cheap Auto parts today at Chermside Brisbane buying a car cover for the i30.

I'm interested in a half cover, i.e. just cover windows and roof, but those I've seen are no good because of the ariel as I don't want to remove it each time I put cover on.

How does your fit??

rustbucket · **Reply #34: October 31, 2008, 19:52:08**

Hi eye30,

I don't think the one we bought would suit your situation as it is a full cover. Although when I say full not quite as I have found when it come to covers the i30 has a huge ass. But it is 100% waterproof with vents. My daughter's fiance' car (Corolla Seca) was caught in a hail storm not far from here and the turret section was completely ruined. and the car was written off. I thought if caught in the open a couple of folded travel blankets and this cover may afford some protection. You can buy hail covers here but they are so unwieldy as to be practically useless. Even when folded they take up the whole boot area. Would hate to have the car beat up by hail. I know insurance would cover it but the inconvience ??

Rbucket

eye30 · **Reply #35: October 31, 2008, 21:03:22**

Quote from: "rustbucket"

it is a full cover. Although when I say full not quite
But it is 100% waterproof with vents.

Do you have any links to sites, or a photo on your car, so I can compare to what is available in UK

rustbucket · **Reply #36: November 01, 2008, 00:50:33**

hi ouri30,
Haven't any photos at moment but will take one this afternoon and post it so you can see it.

RB

rustbucket · **Reply #37: November 01, 2008, 04:54:55**

Hi eye30,

Photo of i30 with car cover. Not a great colour but that's all they had that was serviceable

Rbucket

eye30 · **Reply #38: November 01, 2008, 10:24:13**

Hi RB,
Thanks for pics.

Cover same as what I can get in UK so may go for the full cover. For quickness in morning I'm after one that just covers windows and you clip cover under wheel arch to stop it blowing away. Just to keep frost off.

As they are cheapish, 1 idea I have is to put a split for the ariel and reinforce split so it doesn't rip. Or remove ariel and just play CD's as I'm only 20 minutes to work.

What did you do with ariel do you take it off?

Cheers for that RB

rustbucket · **Reply #39: November 01, 2008, 20:41:19**

Hi eye30,

The aerial should just fold forward so that it is flush with the roof and then flip back when you remove the cover. It's not a fixture that needs to be removed. We have found that it works pretty well as good down as up anyway. Your welcome.

RB

eye30 · **Reply #40: November 02, 2008, 12:01:04**

Quote from: "rustbucket"

The aerial should just fold forward so that it is flush with the roof and then flip back when you remove the cover. It's not a fixture that needs to be removed. We have found that it works pretty well as good down as up anyway.

Thanks for the info RB but on my car the ariel is screwed into a rubber block.

The ariel is ridged and only quivers. I can not push it down level with the roof. If I did it would snap

See pictures:

I wonder if Oz i30's ariels are a different design?

Lakes · **Reply #41: November 02, 2008, 18:34:42**

Hey eye, yes the one the i30 comes with are diff to that m8, that one to me looks like an Indian has hit you with a suction cap arrow

eye30 · **Reply #42: November 02, 2008, 18:59:12**

Quote from: "Lakes"

Hey eye, yes the one the i30 comes with are diff to that m8, that one to me looks like an Indian has hit you with a suction cap arrow

Thanks for that so RB can use a cover without any problems.

Any picture to compare?

rustbucket · **Reply #43: November 02, 2008, 19:02:08**

Hi eye30.

I now understand your problem with the cover. As Lakes said above our aerials in OZ have a pivot mount that enables it to be laid flat against the roof(stowed). Maybe a strategic hole or a bigger cover ? Going away for few days in 30 mins will send pic when back.

R-B

eye30 · **Reply #44: November 02, 2008, 19:06:07**

Quote from: "rustbucket"

Hi eye30.

I now understand your problem with the cover. As Lakes said above our aerials in OZ have a pivot mount that enables it to be laid flat against the roof(stowed). Maybe a strategic hole or a bigger cover ? Going away for few days in 30 mins will send pic when back.

R-B

Cheers.

enjoy your trip RB

Just googled car cover and got a few hits.
This site interested me - The type of cover I'm interested in is at the end.
http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php? ... x&cPath=15
Will give them a ring and ask if fits i30.

2 others do covers by car. Plenty for Hy cars but none for i30!
http://www.vertar.com/car-covers/
http://www.carcovershop.co.uk/carcovers ... er=HYUNDAI

camerooney · **Reply #45: November 02, 2008, 21:14:31**

Quote from: "eye30"

Quote from: "Lakes"
Hey eye, yes the one the i30 comes with are diff to that m8, that one to me looks like an Indian has hit you with a suction cap arrow

Thanks for that so RB can use a cover without any problems.

Any picture to compare?

Here are some pics of our Oz aerial.

Cam

eye30 · **Reply #46: November 03, 2008, 18:39:37**

Now that's a better ariel than the one on UK models.

Why didn't they put this on UK models as it would stop K***heads twanging the ariel etc.

At shops today went into Motorworld and had car covers on special offer.

Got a car top cover at the knocked down price of £4.68 ($10.92 AUD) should have been £14.99 ($35.00 AUD) see photo below.
Medium just not big enough so taking back to exchange for Large.

They also had full covers on special offer as well.

teamgeorge · **Reply #47: November 03, 2008, 23:28:04**

i spotted a steel grey CRDi SX yesterday, it parked next to me at maccas and as i was getting into my red nissan exa they were getting out, just a couple of old ducks and i said nice car im getting mine next week same colour and all.. then they persisted to show me the car and tell me all about it... i already knew it all but it was entertaining for me again. haha

Lakes · **Reply #48: November 04, 2008, 09:03:41**

Been spotting i30's around Syd a lot more lately.
Also noticed that the rental co at mascot airport are renting i30's so that has to be good as that has been corolla domain ( in that size) but next size down they use a lot of Getz so they must be proving dependable.
so Shambles and eye have no excuse now they can fly to SYDNEY hIRE AN I30 AND DRIVE TO bONDI bEACH FOR A HOT NEW YEARS EVE V

Shambles · **Reply #49: November 04, 2008, 12:10:01**

lol @ Lakes :?

**Reply #50: November 04, 2008, 21:18:57**

Glimpsed a moonlight blue i30 near Concord Hospital this morning.

eye30 · **Reply #51: November 04, 2008, 22:36:02**

Quote from: "Lakes"

Shambles and eye have no excuse now they can fly to SYDNEY hIRE AN I30 AND DRIVE TO bONDI bEACH FOR A HOT NEW YEARS EVE V

camerooney · **Reply #52: November 04, 2008, 23:11:58**

Saw a silver i30 in Nowra this morning.
Don't think it was someone on here though. It was an elderly lady

camerooney · **Reply #53: November 05, 2008, 22:21:22**

Yesterday afternoon I parked next to a silver CRDi SLX in Nowra Fair.
Never parked next to another i30 before...hehe

It had a tweed heads sticker on the back windscreen.
Anyone from here?

GURKHA17 · **Reply #54: November 05, 2008, 23:06:38**

i was returning from work...and there was two i30's driving in two lanes...silver ones...so i caught up to them..n then drove in the third lane...so now 3 i30's in three lanes...hahaa...was awesome...yea...didn't knw them..so...the excitement was limited to me...

camerooney · **Reply #55: November 06, 2008, 04:56:05**

Hehe Gurkha

jay · **Reply #56: November 06, 2008, 12:33:33**

A blue SR was parked in glen huntly on the weekend. Anyone? I wanted to show mates what I was getting but it had left when we went for a walk.

Lakes · **Reply #57: November 06, 2008, 18:11:28**

Quote from: "eye30"

Quote from: "Lakes"
Shambles and eye have no excuse now they can fly to SYDNEY hIRE AN I30 AND DRIVE TO bONDI bEACH FOR A HOT NEW YEARS EVE V

eye30 · **Reply #58: November 06, 2008, 20:49:07**

Quote from: "Lakes"

funny thing is all our christmas cards seem to have snow on them

They should show xmas in Oz i.e. youg ladies in cosies.

Shambles · **Reply #59: November 06, 2008, 20:51:32**

Quote from: "Lakes"

funny thing is all our christmas cards seem to have snow on them