Not using the 911 for the winter.
- Thread starter andyslade
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Hi Andrew,
Mine spends quite a lot of time in the garage over the winter, but at least once a month I take it out for a good very long run.
If you want to lock it away for several months then I'm told you need to prepare for such a hibernation - car cover, battery trickler, depress the clutch, etc etc, I'm sure the other have a full list of do's and don'ts
Mine spends quite a lot of time in the garage over the winter, but at least once a month I take it out for a good very long run.
If you want to lock it away for several months then I'm told you need to prepare for such a hibernation - car cover, battery trickler, depress the clutch, etc etc, I'm sure the other have a full list of do's and don'ts
Helen Goff
No.1 Poster
im afraid i just can't own a car and not use it. My older cars get used less in the winter but like the others have already said as soon as the weather looks dryish then im out and driving them.
give them a good wash,dry and then tuck them back up in the nice warm garage with trickle charger plugged in.
944 get used all the time what ever the weather [8D]
give them a good wash,dry and then tuck them back up in the nice warm garage with trickle charger plugged in.
944 get used all the time what ever the weather [8D]
Get a dehumidifier for the garage and make sure its the type that can work in below zero temps. I got a really good unit (cant remeber the make but can check when I get home on Sunday) it can work well below zero and pulls out lots of moisture from the air - and kicks out a bit of heat to help the garage stay warm. Best thing I ever bought for the car! You will be amazed at how fast it dries the car off if its wet (inc the awkward bits underneath) and also just how much damp is in the air esp in winter months!
I make sure that the car gets a good run at least once a month but only when its dry and the roads are free of the dreaded salt!
If the car stands still for too long it can be worse for it long term than using it in the bad weather - get loads of quality wax on the car ( I use swissol) and that too will help protect it.
Adam
I make sure that the car gets a good run at least once a month but only when its dry and the roads are free of the dreaded salt!
If the car stands still for too long it can be worse for it long term than using it in the bad weather - get loads of quality wax on the car ( I use swissol) and that too will help protect it.
Adam
adamtsobek
New member
I can confirm that trickle chargers do work well.
I had similar problems with flat batteries until I bought one, now even after 2 or 3 weeks with out use it starts first time; wouldn't be without it
I also use a dehumidifier after taking the car out for a run in wet weather, a couple of days usually dries it out fully. It should be noted that a well sealed garage is essential
I had similar problems with flat batteries until I bought one, now even after 2 or 3 weeks with out use it starts first time; wouldn't be without it
I also use a dehumidifier after taking the car out for a run in wet weather, a couple of days usually dries it out fully. It should be noted that a well sealed garage is essential
Had a look in the garage (that is well sealed - bricked up the windows and had doors fitted with rubber seals to the floor) and my dehumidifier is an AMBERDRY. I got mine via ebay but just did a google to find a link for you to look at http://www.breathingspace.co.uk/pages/amberdry.php
It is really good much better than the first one I had.
It is really good much better than the first one I had.
Guest
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Amber dry is much cheaper here http://www.dry-it-out.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=17
I've got one too and it works very well!
Roy
I've got one too and it works very well!
Roy
as they get older i guess its wise to spend more time over for your cars, but i have found that i have much less problems if i keep them on the road rather than off, obviously i try not to take them out if the road/weather conditions are really bad, but there robust made for the job so take them out, i cant wait for the snow, well if it comes that is! alittle hairy but great fun[
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Marc
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911addict
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I thought I had stumbled into the concourse section by mistake with all this talk of laying car up for winter, trickle chargers, dehumidifiers etc. ;-)
911's are such a pleasure to drive that I have to drive mine EVERY day, whatever the season!! Regular maintenance and occasional body attention over the years (I don't think you can ever avoid this with a 10 year+ old car) have always ensured mine stay in great condition.
911's are such a pleasure to drive that I have to drive mine EVERY day, whatever the season!! Regular maintenance and occasional body attention over the years (I don't think you can ever avoid this with a 10 year+ old car) have always ensured mine stay in great condition.
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