Storing your Vette (primarily for winter time)

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Jul 14, 2011 | 02:53 PM

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Mike Ward

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Originally Posted by PKguitar

In July? Really?

I fill the tank, put it in the garage, put the cover on it and walk away. If it sits for a couple of months with no chance to drive it at all (like mine did from 11/29/10 to 2/26/11), I'll put the battery tender on it at some point. I don't use fuel stabilzer. The manufacturer doesn't even recommend it unless storing for more than 6 months, I have never stored mine for more than 4-5. My tires have never noticably flat-spotted.

except that I can count on approx. 6 months storage with no engine starts or vehicle movement. Been doing it this way for over 30 years with toys, never a problem.

Jul 14, 2011 | 02:57 PM

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gregmuzila

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Originally Posted by PKguitar

In July? Really?

haha yea i know, trust me i am not looking forward to winter or anything.

but got a new corvette, and have very limited knowledge about some stuff. so just prepping what i may need to buy soon enough.

Jul 14, 2011 | 03:13 PM

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arkus

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I just ordered 2 sets of flat stoppers. Cant afford to replace the ZO6 tires right now .

Jul 15, 2011 | 09:53 AM

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jcloving

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From: Winston Salem NC

I use these on my Plymouth and they work well. I can push the car up around the garage too. No flat spots.

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece...ies-67511.html

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Jul 15, 2011 | 11:20 AM

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Derrick Reynolds

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Originally Posted by Mike Ward

except that I can count on approx. 6 months storage with no engine starts or vehicle movement. Been doing it this way for over 30 years with toys, never a problem.

That's why I specified why I don't use fuel stabillizer. If I lived in the great white north like you do, I would probably have a different view. In the dirty jerz, I have sometimes gotten my car out for some December miles, and the year before last, we got a cruisable day on a weekend in January, which I took advantage of.

As far as car covers, I have always covered mine to keep the dust off etc, but I have also wondered recently if the sunlight coming through the garage windows would degrade the paint over time. I figure the UV is probably doing most of the damage, and most of that gets stopped by the glass in the windows, so it probably doesn't make much difference. Either way, I don't think you need anything fancy. When I had my first one, money was tight and I used to cover it with old sheets. It seemed to work fine. Now I have your basic breathable flannel-type cover that the seller let me keep when I bought the car, it works fine too.

Jul 15, 2011 | 11:29 AM

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Mike Ward

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Originally Posted by PKguitar

That's why I specified why I don't use fuel stabillizer. If I lived in the great white north like you do, I would probably have a different view.

Wouldn't make any difference. Gasoline producers state themselves that gas is good for a year if kept in a sealed container. C3 tanks qualify as sealed containers.

Jul 15, 2011 | 06:56 PM

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BFI6603

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From: Millstone Twp NJ

Decided to bite the bullet and bought a set of flat stopper ramps. Received them today. Instructions advise to use them if storing for longer than one month. Staying with my "it can't hurt" philosophy I will try them out this winter when I store my Vette till Spring.