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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:31 AM
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what should I do if my Z is going to be parked for 12 days?
(disconnect battery? fill up tank? etc.)

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and also, I think I might auto-x 2 days 2 days before I stop driving it.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:33 AM
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I would be more concerned about leaving my wife alone for 12 days.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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be fine for 12 days. Don't forget to feed your fish.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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I would be more concerned about leaving my wife alone for 12 days.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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nothing at all. your car will be fine
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:28 AM
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lol, shes the one who should be concerned, im going to Colombia! j/k.... and I dont have fish I have 3 snakes, lol.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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lol, shes the one who should be concerned, im going to Colombia! j/k.... and I dont have fish I have 3 snakes, lol.

3 snakes?? wow...scary....................
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AndreZ Cadena
lol, shes the one who should be concerned, im going to Colombia! j/k.... and I dont have fish I have 3 snakes, lol.
I'd be more concerned with her wanting a trouser snake while you're gone.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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post pics of wife and snakes or ban lol
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Talk to your local stealership they offer sound storage advice and pricing for the maintenance that will be necessary for your prolonged 12 day absence from the Z car.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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**** of gtfo.

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kenpo_350Z
post pics of wife and snakes or ban lol
lol
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:57 PM
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lmao yall be bugging out
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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1. Remove your steering wheel.
2. Put your car up on jackstands to resist flat spots.
3. Remove your lisence plate.
4. Shrink wrap your car.
5. Hire a large black man by the name of "Bubba" to guard your Z.
6. Empty all fuel from your gas tank.
7. Disconect your battery.
8. Store in a climate controled environment

Lol im just being stupid. i was gone for 7 weeks for training and i put my car on stands and put the cover on it in my locked garage. youll be fine for 12 days
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Bottled Water
1. Remove your steering wheel.
2. Put your car up on jackstands to resist flat spots.
3. Remove your lisence plate.
4. Shrink wrap your car.
5. Hire a large black man by the name of "Bubba" to guard your Z.
6. Empty all fuel from your gas tank.
7. Disconect your battery.
8. Store in a climate controled environment
I did these steps. Works great. I only let it sit for 3days though. I think any thing more requires someone to start it up every 3-4 days just to make sure the oil doesnt sit in the pan too long.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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you know Bubba too? howdya meet?! lol jk
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