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Discussion in '348/355' started by Eli355, Jul 7, 2011.

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  1. Eli355

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    #1 Eli355, Jul 7, 2011
    So any ideas? I have the ability to optimize my garage for storage of my 355. Does anyone have thoughts on this subject? I am thinking around 65 degrees with 35-40% humidity( as set on a dehumidifyer.
     
  2. yelcab

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    #2 yelcab, Jul 7, 2011
    Eli,

    Are you storing it long term? Why not just drive it?
     
  3. cuneo

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    #3 cuneo, Jul 7, 2011
    65-75 deg, 50% humidity are the (mostly) magic numbers for most living/non-living things (guitars, cars, plants, people, art, etc.). Wondering what some car collection/museum owners have to say?
     
  4. Eli355

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    #4 Eli355, Jul 8, 2011
    I drive the car weekly but given the ability to set up the garage conditions I might as well set them up to optimum standards.
     
  5. HMS

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    #5 HMS, Jul 8, 2011
    My car seems to enjoy 69.5 F and 52.7% humidity.
     
  6. Stentboy

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    #6 Stentboy, Jul 8, 2011
    I try not to let the garage get lower than 60 in the winter and 85 in the summer. Lately here in the Dallas area I have had the run the heater and ac more than I would like, because of the temperature extremes.
     
  7. Yassa

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    #7 Yassa, Jul 8, 2011
    Good thread...I was thinking of asking this question as Ive gotta optimize mine for the ridiculously long, cold, dreaded Canadian winter ahead :(
     
  8. Sandy Eggo

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    #8 Sandy Eggo, Jul 8, 2011
    Just ship it to me here in San Diego. I'll make room for it in my garage - it's always that temp and humidity. :)
     
  9. roadracer311

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    #9 roadracer311, Jul 9, 2011
    FYI,

    You can buy humidity guages on Amazon for about $20. For another $4, you can get a calibration kit.

    I found out that my garage is usually 60 degrees and about 60 to 70% humidity. It does seem that the car doesn't care, as long as I take it out for a good drive every couple weeks and heat everything up.
     
  10. Mitch Alsup

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    #10 Mitch Alsup, Jul 9, 2011
    As important that temp or humidity is that you want the windows down 1/2-1 inch so that the interrior breathes. You should also store the car in complete darkness; although a small window harms little. Just don't store the car in front of a big picture window getting a full days sunlight every day--even if the temp and humidity are perfect.

    Don't forget to disconnect the battery and it is optimal to remove the battery and store separately.
     

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