Winter Prep Complete

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Oct 31, 2011 | 04:02 PM

GSRANDY

Thread Starter

Burning Brakes

Joined: Oct 2009

Posts: 973

Likes: 3

From: Mid Michigan

Winter Prep Complete

Finished prepping my 2010 GS (2726 miles) for winter storage today.

Shot the attached photo just before I drove my GS back into the garage and installed the cover for the winter.

• Add Sta-Bil to Fuel Tank.
• Clean Entire Undercarriage and Suspension.
• Remove and Clean Inside Surfaces of Wheels.
• Grease Rear Suspension.
• Increase Tire Pressure to 40 PSI.
• Apply Silicone Grease to all Weather Stripping.
• Apply 303 Protectant to Tires, Dash and all Trim Pieces.
• Connect Battery Tender.
• Place Tires on Carpet Squares.
• Wash / Apply Zaino AIO and Z-5 Protectant to Painted Surfaces.
• Polish Exhaust Tips.

Regards,

GSRANDY

Oct 31, 2011 | 04:29 PM

KGVette

Burning Brakes

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 986

Likes: 1

wow..I know it will be here sooner than later but your grass is still green and leaves haven't even changed color.

Oct 31, 2011 | 04:37 PM

Torchsport

Race Director

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 12,122

Likes: 418

From: Cold Hell, Minnesota...for now

St. Jude Donor '15 thru '26

Just had to remind me it's almost over!

Thanks...

Oct 31, 2011 | 04:47 PM

weathermaker

Safety Car

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 4,792

Likes: 98

From: Marlborough Ma

I think you could have gotten an other month out of it.

Oct 31, 2011 | 04:48 PM

breecher_7

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 2009

Posts: 5,169

Likes: 199

From: Your Sister's Bedroom

Mine wont go away till they salt the roads and at that, it just goes in the garage and sits till spring, no special treatment......

Oct 31, 2011 | 05:18 PM

rchbn

Pro

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 613

Likes: 1

From: Apache Junction AZ

Mine won't go away, just cleaned the interior today, then off to pick up the girl friend for a nice drive when she's off work. 89 now and heading to 91 then down to a bone chilling 61.

Oct 31, 2011 | 05:49 PM

Keppler

Safety Car

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 4,353

Likes: 538

From: Sarasota FL

St. Jude Donor '25-'26

I'll drive mine until the first snow.

Change oil
Change clutch fluid (Ranger method)
Wash
Tire pressure to 35psi
Add Stabil
Connect Ctek
Fill gas tank

Cover and let sit.

Oct 31, 2011 | 06:46 PM

Vivid1

Burning Brakes

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 1,086

Likes: 2

all I do is change the oil, pump up the tires, hook up tender and put the cover on. I probably wont even wash it.

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Joe Kucinski

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Joe Kucinski

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Joe Kucinski

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Brett Foote

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Joe Kucinski

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Michael S. Palmer

Oct 31, 2011 | 07:17 PM

trivette

Melting Slicks

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 2,244

Likes: 122

From: st paul minnesota

Took a vacation day today and did the storage prep to my '84 and '05. At this time of the year it's dark early, cool in the morning, and except for the chance of a nice weekend not all that great a time to drive them. Made it through another season with no mechanical or other issues, so good time to park them.

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:25 PM

#10

jversluis

Burning Brakes

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 813

Likes: 70

From: Delaware, OH

storage

This baby is getting all the driving possible till to cold to wash. Then she gets the detail and flannel blankie. She will run an occasional romp on the dry winter roads to stay alive til spring!

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:33 PM

#11

speedlink

Safety Car

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 4,547

Likes: 609

From: Southeast, WI

Quote:

Originally Posted by KGVette

wow..I know it will be here sooner than later but your grass is still green and leaves haven't even changed color.

If you look at the trees, you will see almost all of the leaves are gone.

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:43 PM

#12

BSE1956

Melting Slicks

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 3,248

Likes: 4

From: Palm Beach County, Florida

THAT'S the way to store the car.
But (you just knew there would be a but).
The car would be even happier if you changed the oil and filter.
I know it's not necessary with the low mileage, but the acids and other nasties in the oil are not kind to engine parts.
Might be a little much, but you will start the spring with fresh oil too.
BTW, mine gets driven until the 1st snow when the roads around here get a full dose of salt.

Oct 31, 2011 | 08:58 PM

#13

gerryt

Racer

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 311

Likes: 1

From: Denver Colorado

Too much sun here to ever put her away for the winter.

Oct 31, 2011 | 11:32 PM

#14

sublime1996525

Team Owner

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 31,233

Likes: 201

From: Utah

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivid1

all I do is change the oil, pump up the tires, hook up tender and put the cover on. I probably wont even wash it.

You had me worried, I thought I was gonna be the only one who didn't do too much to get cars ready for winter.

Nov 1, 2011 | 06:52 AM

#15

~Stingray

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 5,783

Likes: 400

From: Paoli, IN

St. Jude Donor '17, '19

What are you preventing by putting this seafoam stuff in your gas tank?

Nov 1, 2011 | 07:10 AM

#16

Torchsport

Race Director

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 12,122

Likes: 418

From: Cold Hell, Minnesota...for now

St. Jude Donor '15 thru '26

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~Stingray

What are you preventing by putting this seafoam stuff in your gas tank?

It gels up in the injectors, when it sits for months. Clogs them up. Costing money.
It's a known issue. Gas goes bad.
Sea-foam helps prevent this.

Last edited by Torchsport; Nov 1, 2011 at 07:11 AM. Reason: edit

Nov 1, 2011 | 07:16 AM

#17

~Stingray

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 5,783

Likes: 400

From: Paoli, IN

St. Jude Donor '17, '19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torchsport

It gels up in the injectors, when it sits for months. Clogs them up. Costing money.
It's a known issue. Gas goes bad.
Sea-foam helps prevent this.

So once the winter ends, can you just start the car right up with this seam foam stuff in your tank and fuel lines? Drive to the nearest gas station, fill up and drive without any worries.

Nov 1, 2011 | 07:25 AM

#18

4SUMERZ

Race Director

Joined: Sep 2009

Posts: 11,338

Likes: 2,438

From: Eastern

My car seasonal license plate expired on Oct 31.
Washed, waxed, interior cleaning etc, and in the garage with the jammies on. The battery tender plus will go on in a few days.
Next time it will be started is on April 1, 2012.

Nov 1, 2011 | 07:26 AM

#19

designerRob

Safety Car

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 4,408

Likes: 1

From: Allen Park MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSRANDY

Way to take care of your baby.

Some might think it's a bit much but I don't. I would however try to get a few more drives out of it.

Question, how did you go about cleaning the undercarriage and suspension?

Last edited by designerRob; Nov 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM.

Nov 1, 2011 | 07:27 AM

#20

The Corvette Kid

Racer

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 469

Likes: 81

From: Saint Marys Pennsylvania

I just bought my first new Corvette, It's a 2011 Cyber Gray Grand Sport and I have a couple of questions for you C-6 experts. First of all I noticed you guys are pumping up your tires, what is the reason for this, also the car only has about 700 miles on it, do I really need to change the oil before I put it away. Is it safe to leave a charger on the battery all winter with the car cover on. Thanks, Bob

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 2
Next
Last

Forum Jump