Thanks Thunderbolt.
It probably isn't the wisest thing for me to leave the cover on then. As much as i'd hate it anyway, my girl can stand a stone chip or two!. I need a paint job real bad! (understatement here! lol, she's 3 colors

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And hey, thankyou for the advice about the wheel bearings...i hadn't thought of checking them.
I will definately enjoy watching my car in the mirror!.
