Hi everyone! I just purchased a 91 TR here in Colorado, with 33k miles, and would like to know of any special things I need to do to the TR during the cold Colorado winter. My garage is not heated, do I need to get a heater? How often do I need to start it? Any special covers? etc, etc,.. Happy Holidays! Rachid
Congratulations on the new toy!!!If it is only a few months, you really dont have to do anything. Id recommend filling fuel tank (aviods moisture) If you dont have a battery tender, give the battery an occasional slow charge (approx 2 amps) If you do start it, you should really drive it, to get all fluids up to operating temp. Good coat of wax, soft cover & treat leather. Uncover occasionally to stare at and wish for a speedy return of the nice weather One of my garages is not heated and I have been keeping several cars in there for the winter for many years and it doesnt effect them.
Just move to Hawaii like I did. Granted, it wasn't by choice, but it got me away from most bad weather conditions. The only thing to worry about is the random rain that comes out of a clear sky, but it normally doesn't last long.
Thank you for this thread! It reminded me to check on the water on my car! It will stand -22 degrees celsius so I'm safe for the winther in Norway.. Nice to know the engine wount freeze..
Im going to drive mine this weekend sometime and take advantage of the cold crisp air. Probably will take it to my shop monday to drop the engine and do the service (weather permitting)
Keeping the garage at least 55 or 60f minimum is recommended to minimize leather shrinkage. Dehumidfiers are good if you live in a rainy climate to reduce mold and mildew inside your doors and interior panels. Run it once a month, even if you can't drive it, to full operating temperatures with the heater turned on full blast for 5 minutes or so then switch to A/C for 3 to 5 minutes. Your A/C pump and accumulator will thank you next summer.
Dear Ferraristi, Me Too ! It was a nice 81 Degrees F today...clear blue sky, French doors open to the pool, palm trees swaying in the breeze ...had the top down on the VT Roadster to boot ! Why do you guys want to store your cars? ....just drive them Happy Holidays Everyone ! Shamile Freeze....Miami Vice !
74 and sunny in Central Texas today. I am taking my 86 Testarossa out for a spin tomorrow after I install my new Chrome Shift Knob from Hill Enginerring that Santa brought me for being such a good boy this year. No winter storage issues here. Congratulations on the new Ferrari in Colorado. Don't pack it away too tight, you may want to sneak it out a time or two if the clouds break and you get a day of sun. The heaters work great on the TR, they will blast you out of the car in no time at all. Be sure you have the A/C compressor running with the heater so that you don't fog up the inside windows. Mine runs better when it's cool and crisp in the mornings this time of year.
