C6 storage
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C6 storage
Well it finally happened. I've been putting if off as long as I could; finding any excuse to drive my C6 before winter. We've had fair weather for this time of year but it finally snowed. I drove my previous C5 in winter and swore I wouldn't go through the wear/tear and near miss ice accidents in this one.
I need some recommendations/ideas for garage storage for the next 3-4 months(unless I drive south for the winter).
Thanx
I need some recommendations/ideas for garage storage for the next 3-4 months(unless I drive south for the winter).
Thanx
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Originally Posted by Rktman6
Well it finally happened. I've been putting if off as long as I could; finding any excuse to drive my C6 before winter. We've had fair weather for this time of year but it finally snowed. I drove my previous C5 in winter and swore I wouldn't go through the wear/tear and near miss ice accidents in this one.
I need some recommendations/ideas for garage storage for the next 3-4 months(unless I drive south for the winter).
Thanx
I need some recommendations/ideas for garage storage for the next 3-4 months(unless I drive south for the winter).
Thanx
Last edited by JoesC5; Nov 25, 2004 at 05:30 AM.
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Winter Lay Up :*****:
Doc,
Nothing is better than driving it once a week. The battery will drain down, seals will dry out, and the fuel system will get sticky like varnish. I’m a motorcycle guy as well, fuel problems are always the killer. Some MC guys have to take their fuel systems off and have them acid washed after a long lay-up.
Another problem with letting your baby sit, is that the oil drains down after a prolonged period. This will cause extremely high wear on the first restart after a lay up. The oil wear problem is lessened significantly with synthetic oil but it’s still a problem. I’m in Virginia. Ice, snow, and salt are not that big an issue here. Bottom line – don’t lay it up. Recommend start it twice a week, and drive it around the block once a week. Ensure you engage the AC as well – seals. Hope this helps.
BTW it’s 66 deg here in VA Bch at 9 AM.
Nothing is better than driving it once a week. The battery will drain down, seals will dry out, and the fuel system will get sticky like varnish. I’m a motorcycle guy as well, fuel problems are always the killer. Some MC guys have to take their fuel systems off and have them acid washed after a long lay-up.
Another problem with letting your baby sit, is that the oil drains down after a prolonged period. This will cause extremely high wear on the first restart after a lay up. The oil wear problem is lessened significantly with synthetic oil but it’s still a problem. I’m in Virginia. Ice, snow, and salt are not that big an issue here. Bottom line – don’t lay it up. Recommend start it twice a week, and drive it around the block once a week. Ensure you engage the AC as well – seals. Hope this helps. BTW it’s 66 deg here in VA Bch at 9 AM.
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Low profile tires at bad to flat spot if you don't move them for a long period of time. IMO, if you aren't going to drive it at all, I'd try and find some junk wheels with junk tires....just something you can put on the car that will support it normally....and take your factory rims off and store them flat.
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From: Bluffton, SC
Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Doc,
Nothing is better than driving it once a week. The battery will drain down, seals will dry out, and the fuel system will get sticky like varnish. I’m a motorcycle guy as well, fuel problems are always the killer. Some MC guys have to take their fuel systems off and have them acid washed after a long lay-up. Another problem with letting your baby sit, is that the oil drains down after a prolonged period. This will cause extremely high wear on the first restart after a lay up. The oil wear problem is lessened significantly with synthetic oil but it’s still a problem. I’m in Virginia. Ice, snow, and salt are not that big an issue here. Bottom line – don’t lay it up. Recommend start it twice a week, and drive it around the block once a week. Ensure you engage the AC as well – seals. Hope this helps.
BTW it’s 66 deg here in VA Bch at 9 AM.
Nothing is better than driving it once a week. The battery will drain down, seals will dry out, and the fuel system will get sticky like varnish. I’m a motorcycle guy as well, fuel problems are always the killer. Some MC guys have to take their fuel systems off and have them acid washed after a long lay-up.
Another problem with letting your baby sit, is that the oil drains down after a prolonged period. This will cause extremely high wear on the first restart after a lay up. The oil wear problem is lessened significantly with synthetic oil but it’s still a problem. I’m in Virginia. Ice, snow, and salt are not that big an issue here. Bottom line – don’t lay it up. Recommend start it twice a week, and drive it around the block once a week. Ensure you engage the AC as well – seals. Hope this helps. BTW it’s 66 deg here in VA Bch at 9 AM.
That's what I've been doing with all my sports cars for many years. If I can't take the car out, I'll at least start it and move it every two weeks. If the roads are clear of snow and ice, I'll go for a 15 minute drive regardless of the temperature.
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If you do consider the "quick run" method, make sure you get the engine up to temperature. If you don't, condensation can form in the engine / oil pan and that is worse than letting her sit. I use the battery tender/charger method and once every few weeks (weather permiting) will start and go for a drive thus changing the contact point of the tires.
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From: Bluffton, SC
Originally Posted by SmyrknMyrkn
If you do consider the "quick run" method, make sure you get the engine up to temperature. If you don't, condensation can form in the engine / oil pan and that is worse than letting her sit. I use the battery tender/charger method and once every few weeks (weather permiting) will start and go for a drive thus changing the contact point of the tires.
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Originally Posted by shopman1
I put a battery tender on my car and put it up on my lift. That keeps it out of the way, and the tires are off the ground.
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Sta-Bil for the gas tank.
A nice warm car cover to keep the dust and scratches off.
Drop the collision insurance coverage and keep liability/comprehensive.
Count down the long, agonizing days until spring.
A nice warm car cover to keep the dust and scratches off.
Drop the collision insurance coverage and keep liability/comprehensive.
Count down the long, agonizing days until spring.
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Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Doc,
Nothing is better than driving it once a week. The battery will drain down, seals will dry out, and the fuel system will get sticky like varnish. I’m a motorcycle guy as well, fuel problems are always the killer. Some MC guys have to take their fuel systems off and have them acid washed after a long lay-up. Another problem with letting your baby sit, is that the oil drains down after a prolonged period. This will cause extremely high wear on the first restart after a lay up. The oil wear problem is lessened significantly with synthetic oil but it’s still a problem. I’m in Virginia. Ice, snow, and salt are not that big an issue here. Bottom line – don’t lay it up. Recommend start it twice a week, and drive it around the block once a week. Ensure you engage the AC as well – seals. Hope this helps.
BTW it’s 66 deg here in VA Bch at 9 AM.
Nothing is better than driving it once a week. The battery will drain down, seals will dry out, and the fuel system will get sticky like varnish. I’m a motorcycle guy as well, fuel problems are always the killer. Some MC guys have to take their fuel systems off and have them acid washed after a long lay-up.
Another problem with letting your baby sit, is that the oil drains down after a prolonged period. This will cause extremely high wear on the first restart after a lay up. The oil wear problem is lessened significantly with synthetic oil but it’s still a problem. I’m in Virginia. Ice, snow, and salt are not that big an issue here. Bottom line – don’t lay it up. Recommend start it twice a week, and drive it around the block once a week. Ensure you engage the AC as well – seals. Hope this helps. BTW it’s 66 deg here in VA Bch at 9 AM.
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Originally Posted by Rktman6
Well it finally happened. I've been putting if off as long as I could; finding any excuse to drive my C6 before winter. We've had fair weather for this time of year but it finally snowed. I drove my previous C5 in winter and swore I wouldn't go through the wear/tear and near miss ice accidents in this one.
I need some recommendations/ideas for garage storage for the next 3-4 months(unless I drive south for the winter).
Thanx
I need some recommendations/ideas for garage storage for the next 3-4 months(unless I drive south for the winter).
Thanx
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Absolutely
You can see from the threads that there are many concerns about lay-up. All the remedies take longer than a weekly drive. 
However in Alaska you may have a real problem getting the door open with a 7’ drift against it. 
The dryer sheet one was an eye opener. I’m going to do that. I’ll put them in my garage today to keep the mice down, but the wife’s cat does a pretty good job, when he’s not sleeping.
However in Alaska you may have a real problem getting the door open with a 7’ drift against it. The dryer sheet one was an eye opener. I’m going to do that. I’ll put them in my garage today to keep the mice down, but the wife’s cat does a pretty good job, when he’s not sleeping.
Originally Posted by coolcat
So C6 owners who turn there rides into "garage queens" are actually damaging their cars?
