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  1. watkinsgt

    watkinsgt Karting

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    #1 watkinsgt, Jan 30, 2019
    For 20 years my spyder has been winter stored top up. Summers it's stored top down. I've wondered if lowered storage might crease the canvas or rear window. But, 20 years on, all still looks sharp - so I keep doing it. Recently I've been advised that extended lowered storage stresses and potentially damages hydraulic and frame mechanisms. Is this true?
     
  2. johnk...

    johnk... F1 World Champ
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    #2 johnk..., Jan 30, 2019
    You have 20 years experience. I have done the same for 7. How many years experience does your "adviser" have? :rolleyes:
     
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  3. PeteyP

    PeteyP Formula Junior

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    #3 PeteyP, Jan 30, 2019
    I do as you have for the last 11 years...
    Up in the winter... down most of the summer. Zero Issues.
     
  4. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

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    #4 Rifledriver, Jan 30, 2019
    I cannot imagine in any way how storing down would be a negative on the hydraulics or structure. I could make a case for issues with the fabric or window but if in 20 years there is nothing there that displeases you keep doing it.
     

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