Winter storage
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Boise ID
If you will be working on it during the winter and need it in the air, sure, otherwise I don’t see the point of it. Some folks increase the tire pressure, but I have never done that and I have been wintering Vettes for over 25 years and never had a problem. Besides, there are nice winter days that are perfect for a drive!
Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Syracuse, NY
For me I put my car on stands. This way I can get the wheels off and clean the barrels, Clean the calipers, Do whatever mods I will be doing this winter. About April just before I take it off the jack stands Ill change the oil and get ready for summer driving
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Charles Town WV
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Its not needed, that being said this is the first year I haven't had to put mine on jack stands for some reason or another... but ittl probably end up there anyway to tinker with something.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2016
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From: Erlanger, Kentucky
Mine stays parked mostly in the winter with two covers on it outside. But I do put a second set of wheels with all-season tires on the car. I live in Kentucky and sometimes in the winter there are some nice mild and dry days so it is nice to have the option to go for a drive.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Syracuse, NY
Ive got a 2023 beater truck with leather seats and a panoramic sun roof to drive in the winter LOL. I couldn't imagine driving my car here in upstate NY in the winter... Its bad enough sometimes in my 4x4 truck
Melting Slicks
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From: Ulta Vista, AZ
uuuhhhh ohhhhhh!! All the hardcore daily drivers in the Fl/TX and AZ that are single with no kids are gonna chime in now and tell you how great a Vette can be as a daily and that you should enjoy it everyday and there is no compromise.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Chicago N/W Suburbs
I continue with the same thinking I had with my 2003 Mag-Ride Corvette, and my 2001 Corvette with the older adjustable type of shock absorbers. I don't relax the suspension so that the shock absorbers, the very expensive types, stay in their most compressed position for the sake of protecting their shafts from corrosion. I know that I am over-thinking it, but that is my reasoning anyway.
There is something else to say that in case of an emergency, say a fire for example, I can quickly hook up the battery and get the car out of harms way.
There is something else to say that in case of an emergency, say a fire for example, I can quickly hook up the battery and get the car out of harms way.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Minneapolis Mn
Regarding suspending a car while in storage, personally I'm inclined not to do it. I've replaced springs on other cars, the net effect was the cars ran like crap once they came back on the ground. Discussing it with some mechanics over the years, the consensus was the springs can take a set if the springs sag from being suspended similar to putting new springs under a car. I know it sounds hokey, but it is what it is.
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It is not necessary to store the car on stands, modern radial tires do not flat spot if that was your concern
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2022
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From: Ulta Vista, AZ
they absolutely do. My truck tires get flat spots from sitting a couple days. First few miles when cold are on the unpleasant side.
My Indy’s have flat spots on them
as well that never seem to work themselves out
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Chicago N/W Suburbs
Regarding suspending a car while in storage, personally I'm inclined not to do it. I've replaced springs on other cars, the net effect was the cars ran like crap once they came back on the ground. Discussing it with some mechanics over the years, the consensus was the springs can take a set if the springs sag from being suspended similar to putting new springs under a car. I know it sounds hokey, but it is what it is.
Back to my earlier comment, it comes down to thinking about the tires or the shock absorbers. You chose which is more important to you. Personally I feel there is little to no difference if storing the car indoors. Outdoors is something else.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Peoria, AZ
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I am so thankful that I live in Arizona and don't have to winter anything! Props to all of you who have snow and cold.......I just can't imagine having to put the Vette to sleep for the winter.
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Joined: Aug 2002
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I don't do anything special - drive it in the garage, plug in the battery tender, suspend the insurance, suspend the Sirus radio, - and look it over each time I am in the garage. it is just like what you would do if you had a Honda - not much difference - both are cars.