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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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With winter closing in fast I was curious if anybody is using the storage bubble for there c5. Anybody have opinions of pros and cons. Thanks
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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I have a friend that uses one for his 57 Tbird. He likes it.
I will put the battery tender on and run to a plug. After driving on and placing plastic sheets in place. Put the dust cover on and wrap the plastic up and round and tape in place. Should keep spiders and bugs out. As far as mice, I'll put dryer (fabric softener) sheets inside car and Decon in corners of garage.
Other things I do is over inflate tires (40lbs), place 2x10s under tires and unlatch top. That takes the pressure off top fabric. Add Sta-bil to full tank of gas. Has worked for me last 2 winters.

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I have it. I love it. Cost a few dollars more than I would like to have paid but certainly makes it worry free.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by OneCrazyCorvette
With winter closing in fast I was curious if anybody is using the storage bubble for there c5. Anybody have opinions of pros and cons. Thanks
The best thing you could ever buy....Had mine for 5 years. Absolutely no humidity and the car stays spotless. I also use a flannel cover on the car while inside the capsule.
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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my z06 is stored in a bubble in a barn.it goes in spotless, and comes out the same way.also good to keep the mice etc.away .
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Hi

I am not familiar with this product - could you provide links, etc . Is this something i could store my 2001 coupe in outside in NH winters ?

TIA
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 12:12 AM
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I was led to believe that eventually, gasoline fumes accumulate in the bubble. That can't be good.......
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Originally Posted by 01MY74CvGray
I have it. I love it. Cost a few dollars more than I would like to have paid but certainly makes it worry free.

I'm curious---It you don't mind, how much does the bubble cost??
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Hope this helps!

http://www.carcapsule.com/
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Never heard the gas fumes thing but they do say it does a complete air change acouple times a day. I think I'm sold. My car is stored in doors in the winter but I love the idea of some extra protection.

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I'm so glad I drive mine all year round... they don't like snow much, but they don't melt
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Originally Posted by Cobra4B
I'm so glad I drive mine all year round... they don't like snow much, but they don't melt


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I've been using the car capsule for 4 years now and love it. I have the outdoor version and it keeps my vert clean and tidy during the winter months here in Virginia. Just remember to knock off any snow or ice that might build up on it after a storm.
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Originally Posted by steve badalamenti
I was led to believe that eventually, gasoline fumes accumulate in the bubble. That can't be good.......
It has a fan with continous airflow. Someone has told you a story.
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.....but i would be taking it out every 5 min......lol


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will these hold up in nh winters

can you put a battery tender in these

is there anything to be done while the car is in the storage bag , maint for filtres , etc?
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Originally Posted by Bobd207s
will these hold up in nh winters

can you put a battery tender in these

is there anything to be done while the car is in the storage bag , maint for filtres , etc?

It sounds like the outdoor model will.
take the battery out and run a tender on it in the house.
I dont think there are any filters although if your going to use it outdoors I would do something to keep it from blowing snow in.
Good luck.
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I don't think I could take the abuse my wife and friends would give me for having something like that in the garage... I'd rather just wash and wax the car more often.
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