Winter Storage?

[tf95ZR1]

On second thought, stay where you are.
Its already too crowded here.

[DaveK]

Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

Not drive your Z's for 5 months?
How do you all do it year after year?

It's my first winter - only got the Z in Feb. And I'm really not looking forward to it at all. I start getting withdrawal symptoms if I don't drive it for a week!

[Norsky4360]

I also add 10 or 15 pounds of air to the tires. Don't know if it actually helps to reduce any flat spotting of tires or not but doesn't hurt anything either. Just remember to reset the tire pressure b4 putting the car out on the road again.

[bobbyhi]

Originally Posted by Norsky4360

I also add 10 or 15 pounds of air to the tires. Don't know if it actually helps to reduce any flat spotting of tires or not but doesn't hurt anything either. Just remember to reset the tire pressure b4 putting the car out on the road again.

Jim, I take my wheels off and store them in rolling "wheel cradles". My 5 car garage is also heated so I just hook up the battery tender and add Stabil or Sea Foam to the gas. I also go out and start the car at least once a month. Just got to hear the beast roar once in a while My garage has exhaust hookups so I can also do any other work that needs to be done. Sure do miss not driving for 4/5 months .

Dave, also throw some fabric softener sheets under the hood and in the interior. Keeps the mice away.....it does work!!!

[DaveK]

Originally Posted by bobbyhi

Jim, I take my wheels off and store them in rolling "wheel cradles". My 5 car garage is also heated so I just hook up the battery tender and add Stabil or Sea Foam to the gas. I also go out and start the car at least once a month. Just got to hear the beast roar once in a while My garage has exhaust hookups so I can also do any other work that needs to be done. Sure do miss not driving for 4/5 months .

Dave, also throw some fabric softener sheets under the hood and in the interior. Keeps the mice away.....it does work!!!

Hey Bob thanks for the extra tips never heard of the fabric softener thing.. sounds a bit bizarre but I'll try it! Just out of interest do you put stands in the standard jacking points while the wheels are off?

[bobbyhi]

Originally Posted by DaveK

Hey Bob thanks for the extra tips never heard of the fabric softener thing.. sounds a bit bizarre but I'll try it! Just out of interest do you put stands in the standard jacking points while the wheels are off?

I jack the car up using the method mentioned in the "how to section" of the Registry. Under the mirrors and put the jack stands under the usual positions (I think they are usual). Seems to work pretty well. I have been looking at the Kiklift setup but seems awfully expensive. I probably will go with a 4 post lift. They are only a hundred or so more dollars and I think have a big advantage over the Kwiklift. I will have to do some modifications to the ceiling in the garage but shouldn't be too big of a deal. I sure envy those guys/gals that live South and West. Sure would be nice to be able to drive year around Oh well, maybe in a year or so I will retire and can move down to Z-Factor's neck of the woods!! They need more Republicans down there to even things out...

[DaveK]

Originally Posted by bobbyhi

I sure envy those guys/gals that live South and West. Sure would be nice to be able to drive year around

Bob - the way I see it is this... global warming is on our side

[TommyL]

Staybil in fuel with tank 3/4 full. I dont reccomend you fill the tank to the top as the fuel guage might not read properly in the spring (my 90 gauge didnt read properly for about 2 months)

Over inflate tires by 10 lbs to prevent flatspotting.

Remove side fender and battery so you can put it on a proper FLOAT charger for the winter months. I do not reccomend leaving the battery in the car, if the charger is falty or the battery leaks it could cause a huge mess.

Place mothballs around the tires if you think critters roam, drier sheets inside the car.

Place silica packs on floor and in the rear of the car to prevent moisture.

Loosen roof slightly and lower side windows slightly to release tension on the rubbers.

Pack the tail pipes (and any other areas...air intake) with cloths to prevent critters from making a nest.

store it and ralax knowing your Z is sleeping warm and critter free.

Below is a checklist I made up

[TommyL]

CORVETTE WINTER STORAGE

Model Year ________ Color____________ Model ____________ VIN ____________________
Mileage _________________ Storage Date __________ Storage Removal Date ____________

INTERIOR
1. Vacuumed Yes:  Not Required: …
2. Windows Cleaned: Yes:  Not Required: …
3. Leather Cleaned/Conditioned Yes:  Not Required: …
4. Dash/Door Panels Cleaned/Conditioned Yes:  Not Required: …
5. Interior Trim Cleaned/Conditioned Yes:  Not Required: …
NOTES_____________________________________________ __________________________
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ENGINE
1. Air Filter Replaced  Not Replaced  Type_______________
2. Brake Fluid Replaced  Topped Off  Type_______________
3. Coolant Replaced  Topped Off  Type_______________
4. Clutch Fluid Replaced  Topped Off  Type_______________
5. Oil Replaced  Topped Off  Type_______________
6. Oil Filter Replaced  Topped Off  Type_______________
7. Transmission Fluid Replaced  Topped Off  Type_______________
8. Fuel Stabilizer Added Yes:  Not Required: …
NOTES_____________________________________________ __________________________
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EXTERIOR
1. Washed Yes:  Not Required: …
2. Polished Yes:  Not Required: …
3. Waxed Yes:  Not Required: …
4. Windows Cleaned Yes:  Not Required: …

1. Weather Stripping & Hardware Treated Yes:  Not Required: …

NOTES_____________________________________________ __________________________
__________________________________________________ ___________________________
UNDERCARRIGE
1. Clean & Detail Undercarriage Yes:  Not Required: …
NOTES_____________________________________________ __________________________
__________________________________________________ ___________________________

WHEELS & TIRES
1. Tires Cleaned/Dressed Yes:  Not Required: …
2. Spare Tire/Tub Cleaned Yes:  Not Required: …
3. Spare Tire Pressure Checked Yes:  Not Required: …
Pressure________________________
4. Wheels Cleaned Yes:  Not Required: …
5. Tire Over-Inflated Yes:  Not Required: …
NOTES_____________________________________________ __________________________
__________________________________________________ ___________________________

IN STORAGE
1. Loosen Roof Panel Yes:  Not Required: …
2. Install Moisture Packs Yes:  Not Required: …
3. Mothballs or Dryer Sheets
Installed in and around
Car and Engine Compartment Yes:  Not Required: …
4. Remove Battery Yes:  Not Required: …
5. Pop Hood Yes:  Not Required: …
6. Plug Tail Pipes Yes:  Not Required: …
7. Cover Car Yes:  Not Required: …
NOTES_____________________________________________ __________________________
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS __________________________________________________ ____
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[DaveK]

Thanks to everyone, a mine of useful information as always especially Tommy, that's great information and checklist. Much appreciated