| Author | Message | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2003 |
Thanks Doody - I was planning on doing at least a 30 min+ run, not idling only. Will search the archives. Marc. | ||
| Mr. Doody (Doody)
Intermediate Member Username: Doody Post Number: 2025 Registered: 11-2001 |
i live in snow country and don't winter-store my cars anyplace that doesn't have some amount of climate control. it doesn't have to be toasty warm, but it's nice to keep it in the 40s or above. i've been told that parking on cement for long periods is a bad idea - i try to put sheets of plywood down if i can. there are a bunch of prior threads on this topic - hit the archives for some additional info. if you think mice might be an issue, stop the exhaust pipes up with steel wool. it won't solve the problem, for sure, but every bit helps with the damn rodents. a carcoon is a GREAT idea, though it may not fit in your minimal garage space. add gas stabilizer and make sure the tank is full full so there's no chance for the empty part of the tank to get creative. ime, don't start the car unless you can DRIVE it for 20-30 minutes (and then fill up the gas tank). letting the engine sit there at idle for 10 minutes isn't going to have a beneficial effect, and some would argue it's worse than just leaving it alone. i've never started-and-idled my stored cars. my tuppence, worth well less than you paid for it ;-) doody. | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 480 Registered: 9-2002 |
Marc, pretty much what I suggested, as long as you start it and move it a bit every couple of weeks their fine, but the petrol thing is the most important bit for me even if its just a case of filling the tanks up, prevents them rusting. really can recomend not leaving them out in the frost, saw a 360 last year where the person who had it did this, then started complaining about micro blisters! (car left on drive being heated by the sun then re-frozen without being driven) | ||
| 1987 Jerry (Slag_328gts)
Member Username: Slag_328gts Post Number: 302 Registered: 9-2003 |
You can always ship it to California where I can take care of it during the winter months for you. :-) | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 159 Registered: 6-2003 |
Thanks Andrew - I am interested to know what other people do with their f-cars over the Winter (those that live in less than sunny climates)! | ||
| Andrew-Phillip Goalen (Andrewg)
Member Username: Andrewg Post Number: 478 Registered: 9-2002 |
Marc, you can get chemical dehumdifier canisters, combine these with a carcoon (they run off 12v so you could run one off a spare car battery)and no probs, if your not driving the car frequently you may want to up the tyre pressure by about 10-15lb's, penrite do a fuel additive to stop the petrol going off in the tank and lines. | ||
| Marc Hartog (Hedge)
Junior Member Username: Hedge Post Number: 156 Registered: 6-2003 |
Chaps, I have a 1988 328 GTS and am considering my options regarding what to do with it over the winter (my first as a Ferrari owner). I have rented a garage (brick/flat roof) close to home which is secure and dry but does not have electricity, therefore no dehumidifier/heater option available. The car lives in the garage under a proper felt lined indoor cover when not in use..it is always spotless and in excellent condition, recently waxed/polished/interior treated, etc ready for the Winter. My plan was to leave it there over the Winter, taking it out once a fortnight minimum for a reasonable dry run, when weather permits.. but, having read many posts about storage, I am not sure whether having the car stored throughout the worst months is a better idea..obviously this is an additional expense on top of the garage I am already renting, but that is not my main concern..not seeing my baby for a few months is! Any thoughts? Would leaving a spotless, rust free 14 year old Ferrari in a 'normal' garage do it any harm if driven regularly? Is the whole 'dehumidify and heat or rust and crumble' statement a myth? Your answers on a postcard would be much appreciated. Thanks, Marc Not the prettiest garage in the world, but does the job:  www.rawlink.net/ferrari |