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asmith070887

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Hi All,

Just come to the end of my 1st summer of Porsche owning having bought a 2000 Boxster S in May. What a summer we've had to enjoy! Managed to fit a trip to the 'ring in as well as lots of cracking UK drives. Cannot now imagine life without something a bit quick parked on the drive.

Due to having a company car for monday-friday i'm only using my Boxtser at weekends and now the cold/wet weather has set in i plan on wrapping it up until spring in a farmer friends barn.

Question i have for you guys in the know...what are the tips for storing over the winter? I have stored in a water tight barn, with a dust cover. Have left roof up with windows slightly down to allow air circulation. Have also asked the farmer to start weekly and run for 15 mins to keep things moving around.

Other than the above, what should i be doing? One thought would be put on stands and take wheels off to avoid flat spots on newly fitted P-Zeros. Do you think this is too much?

Great to hear some thoughts on this.

Cheers Guys,

Alex
 
i would definately get a ctek like trickle charger
everything else you suggested also
 
Tyres should be fine it you're just leaving for winter. Some people suggest putting a few extra PSI in if storing. I put mine in a commercial car storage place and they say modern tyres are fine up to a year in storage.

CTek battery conditioner is well worth considering, I use one on mine.

Also, leave the handbrake off.
 
I do pump my tyres up to 35 psi and run it every month to full temp so all condensation has gone.

watch for mice !!! and fit a cteck charger
 
And don't forget to lay some mouse/rat traps in the garage as the little swines, if they get into the car (and they will), can cause more damage to wiring and piping than you can imagine. Electrocution works best as it's cleaner and more environmentally friendly (unless you're a rodent).
 
I'd forget the start-up and run stationary for 15 mins. It will heat the air in the barn which will then condense on the cold parts of the car, i.e. everything except the engine. You don't want the car to get damp as it can lead to surface corrosion. What about all the other mechanical components? It's not only the engine that will benefit from regular running, the gearbox, clutch, dampers, brakes, steering (the list goes on...) all benefit from a bit of regular exercise! The best regime is regular running on salt-free days or leave the car alone.
All IMHO, of course!
 
Good ventilation essential (in the barn).

If you take it out ensure the brakes are dry before you park up (you may have been tempted to wash it) and DON'T leave the handbrake on
 
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