| Author | Message | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Junior Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 191 Registered: 4-2002 |
I have let my babies lie undisturbed for at least 3 months. It only takes 8-10 miles for all the flat spotting to go away, just be careful to allow the heat to slowly release the flat spot in the tread before gettin it on. I wait until the out of roundness is no longer felt in the steering wheel. | ||
| Michael Fennell (Mfennell70)
Junior Member Username: Mfennell70 Post Number: 71 Registered: 7-2001 |
As long as you put the jackstands under the suspension rather than letting it droop. I've left cars sitting on the ground for 3 months at a time and not had flat spotting problems. You're more likely to drive it on a nice day if you don't have to screw around with the jack stands. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1516 Registered: 6-2001 |
or jack it up and put it on jack stands, thats the best way. if u just pump the tires way up, the chances that no air will leak out in 3 months is slim. | ||
| Robert (Rjklein4470)
Junior Member Username: Rjklein4470 Post Number: 185 Registered: 3-2002 |
one thing I know you should do if you store your car is put extra air in the tires so you will not create flat spots | ||
| Dr. George Petito (Doc18015)
Junior Member Username: Doc18015 Post Number: 57 Registered: 12-2001 |
Frank: I store my TR over the winter by making sure the oil is changed, the car is clean/waxed, air in tires correct, antifreeze up to snuff, have an excellant trickle charger hooked-up to the battery, full tank of gas with a fuel stablizer added and a dry storage area(important to minimize rust). Have done this routine for over 30 years with all seven of my cars that store over winter with no problems. On nice days, start it up only with a full 20-25 min. warm-up or drive it. I very seldom drive the cars due to stones/salt/cinders here in the Northeast(Penna). I have been advised by various garages, particularily Corvette dealers, that a no- start for a period of 2-3months is preferred....less chance of wear/engine damage. I will start the TR every 6 weeks or so, as usual. Good luck! | ||
| Ben Cannon (Artherd)
Junior Member Username: Artherd Post Number: 94 Registered: 6-2002 |
Frank, send it to me in CA. It dosen't even really freeze here, and if you put salt on the roads, well, the BMW owners alone would string you up! I'll fly to your house to pick it up, drive it, keep it up, and lubed properly, and deliver it back to your house when summer comes! ;) Best! Ben. | ||
| Tim N (Timn88)
Intermediate Member Username: Timn88 Post Number: 1507 Registered: 6-2001 |
I have a question: Does it matter if the garage is heated? I guess it would if you were going to use the car and dont want to start up an engine that is at -10 degress, but a block heater could solve that. Also, no one runs there cars at all in the winter? not running a car for 5 months cant be good for it. Imagine the first start up, talk about a dry start. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 718 Registered: 6-2001 |
I drive mine in the rain. I do dry it off, top and bottom after though. I wouldn't drive on salted roads however. Art | ||
| Frank (Fjt)
New member Username: Fjt Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2002 |
I agree with you Frank. You are dreaming Fred. LOL But in either case it will be really cold and snow and for sure that is not Ferrari weather. And even on nice sunny days there may be salt on the streets which I can't imagine being good for the car since it then goes in my heated garage. Do you guys disconnect the battery? | ||
| John Bicsak (Funshipone)
Junior Member Username: Funshipone Post Number: 138 Registered: 1-2002 |
I live in Michigan and rent a heated garage for 5 months starting in November. Garage is only 10 miles from my house drive it on nice days on bad days start it up, and give it a kiss.I keep it covered, and put a carpet on floor, but I really don't think carpet is needed. I drove it last year alot because winter was very mild. | ||
| Ricky Nardis (Rickyn_f355)
Junior Member Username: Rickyn_f355 Post Number: 92 Registered: 8-2002 |
I'm also curious...what do you guys do if you put them away? Disconnect the battery, yada yada? | ||
| Fred (I Luv 4REs) (Iluv4res)
Junior Member Username: Iluv4res Post Number: 177 Registered: 8-2002 |
Perfect Idea....... Ship it to me in Florida (If necessary, I will even come pick it up), with keys, and I will keep it nice and warm.......... Bonus....gives you extra room in your garage. Let me know.....  | ||
| Ron Thomas (Ronsupercar)
Member Username: Ronsupercar Post Number: 361 Registered: 5-2002 |
Frank is right..If it isn't snowing or raining, drive that baby..The cold air may be good for it... | ||
| Frank Parker (Parkerfe)
Intermediate Member Username: Parkerfe Post Number: 1415 Registered: 9-2001 |
Why store it ? Winter doesn't even start in the northern hemisphere for two more months anyway, 12-21-02 I believe. Drive it instead. Unless you live in the Artic they're will be some dry days between December and March. Drive it on the good days and just start it up and listen to it on the bad days. Both you and the car will be happier. | ||
| Frank (Fjt)
New member Username: Fjt Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2002 |
This is my first winter with a 355. What do you F owners do for storing your cars. thanks frank |