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Nov 23, 2025 | 09:48 AM

csc67

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Winter Storage

I read through previous threads about winter storage, but what about protecting the rubber molding?

- What about leaving back hatch slightly open?
- What about loosening targa or putting it in hatch area (I have a car cover)?
- Do you crack the window slightly to take pressure off window molding?

Thanks

Nov 23, 2025 | 10:09 AM

Snappahead

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I clean the car, plug in a battery tender, cover it with a full tank of gas. That's it. Been doing the same thing for years and never had an issue.

Nov 23, 2025 | 10:25 AM

blue02ZO6

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I put full tank fuel with stabilizer battery tender and covered

Nov 23, 2025 | 12:12 PM

R&L's C6

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Originally Posted by blue02ZO6

I put full tank fuel with stabilizer battery tender and covered

The only thing I would add to this is depending on where your car is stored, rodent control.

Mice love to nest in parked vehicles if they can.

Nov 23, 2025 | 01:30 PM

PMPerformance

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I literally just put a tender on my car and that’s it.
i don’t live in the woods and have garage doors, so mice are not a problem, but I will typically put the car on the lift for grins and giggles

Nov 23, 2025 | 01:41 PM

adriankapl

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Try to drive the car 1x a month to keep the battery from loosing charge and Flat spots on tires.

Nov 23, 2025 | 04:04 PM

cthusker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by R&L's C6

The only thing I would add to this is depending on where your car is stored, rodent control.

Mice love to nest in parked vehicles if they can.

Absolutely..... THIS!!!!!

Nov 23, 2025 | 05:05 PM

oldcanuck

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Originally Posted by adriankapl

Try to drive the car 1x a month to keep the battery from loosing charge and Flat spots on tires.

I live where there's always snow and cold November to May so a battery tender, inflate tires to 45#, gas tank 90% full with stabilizer, leave hood unlatched, works.

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Nov 23, 2025 | 05:07 PM

adriankapl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by oldcanuck

I live where there's always snow and cold November to May so a battery tender, inflate tires to 45#, gas tank 90% full with stabilizer, leave hood unlatched, works.

That makes sense or buy dyno and makes sure your not loosing any HP over the winter

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