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 Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada
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Re: Winter Storage?
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Jacksonville, FL USA
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Re: Winter Storage?
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 Dave!A heated garage! I'm envious  Just use some sta-bil, a fleece cover & dis-con the battery. Oil change optional for sure......a heated garage...sweeeet!  
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Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada
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Re: Winter Storage?
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A friend from the local club had some spare room in his and offered to put up the 'Dragon' for the Winter alongside his 50th vert. My garage isn't built yet - next year hopefully
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Northridge, CA
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Re: Winter Storage?
Not drive your Z's for 5 months?
How do you all do it year after year? Why do it year after year? What to do to prepare for winter? MOVE SOUTH! WEST! Then all you have to prepare for is fire soot in the air. And earthquakes. And drivebys. |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Northridge, CA
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Re: Winter Storage?
On second thought, stay where you are.
Its already too crowded here. |
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Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada
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Re: Winter Storage?
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10-28-2007
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 204
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Re: Winter Storage?
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
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Re: Winter Storage?
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_____________________________________________ __________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ 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_____________________________________________ __________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ EXTERIOR 1. Washed Yes:  Not Required: … 2. Polished Yes:  Not Required: … 3. Waxed Yes:  Not Required: … 4. Windows Cleaned Yes:  Not Required: …
__________________________________________________ ___________________________ 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_____________________________________________ __________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ ADDITIONAL COMMENTS __________________________________________________ ____ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ __________________________________________________ ___________________________ |
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