Bird_Dog0347

Move south! Get a new job, a new house, and never winterize the Z. Oh.... Wait, I meant to say get rich first... oh well, always a catch.

onii

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Dissolved

Put stock tires on definitely

Yes, there is something they sell to deal with the moisture you get inside your car when storing it for extended periods of time.
I'm sure other forums would know the name.

Just dont forget what I told you about the cover taking paint off. Make sure you have a high quality one. It can and will take paint off (mirrors, bumpers etc). Take care putting it on and off.

onii

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that's what im worried about. my godfather's vette had that happen before.

i think i have this: http://www.calcarcover.com/how_to_se...spx#plushweave

plushweave

ohw

In addition to your suggestions, I normally pump the tires up more too, may be to 40 psi. Vacuum and clean the inside as best your can and don't leave any food.

onii

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i'll update list as people reply, in case others are interested


1) cover + tarp
2) carpet under tires
3) disconnect battery
4) oil change
5) battery maintainer
6) inflate tires (40psi)
7) clean and vacuum inside

FrankieZZ

From day one , Nissan made a big thing about the use of additives in the Z - NO STABILIZER ! Just top it off . Also , forget Google or whatever , go to www.batterytender.com . They make all the tenders for everyone else and order the Junior Tender for $ 39.95 . Have bought two of them . These have chips to prevent the battery from ever being fried as well , very , very important.They also have an easy clip or plug in system - safe and easy while you are away or just storing . I know . Learned the hard way with a Sears Automatic Charger . Automatic , yeh right ! The battery was fried ! The Junior Tender will keep it perfect for several months , I usually do 4-6 when away on vacation for the winter and never a problem . Putting carpet or something underneath is wise but don't forget to inflate your tires to 45 - 50 pounds, they'll lose air even on a carpet .Good luck !

Dissolved

Yea like I said I've never used a maintainer. Never needed it. I just disconnected neg batter cable and left battery in there.
Never used any additives either. I've never had problems

Sully

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I live in Boston, and there absolutly no chance ill be putting this baby to bed for the winter!!! But then again, got to love having a Lease!! w00t.. Im waiting till 06 to buy a Z, give them a few years to work out all the bs... Also maybe by then ALL trims will be 300+ HP stock..

Long Live Winter Driving in the Z!

Sully

eddytsi

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dissolved
[B]eh. One more important thing. Consider buying one of those things to throw inside the car (cant remember the name). You need one because moisture can build up and start causing a nasty smell in the car. I've always cracked my windows a bit in the garage. But if you're storing outside, I know this isnt feasible. I cant remember the name of the thing, anyone?


ummm i forgot the name but, i bought mine at my local hardware store. mine is the size as a cd and white colored. i guess it works, my car smelled clean when i opened it after winter.

onii

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do i need the battery thing if i plan on starting up the car once a week or every other week?

zand02max

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Not really, but the maintainer helps a lot, it keeps it 100% at all times.

eddytsi

i never started mine in winter. i just used the battery maintainer.by

typhaon

I'm with you. Long live leased Winter Z's in Boston!

ohw

Running the engine creates condensation. The moisture is gonna sit in the exhaust system if you start it up. Unless you run the engine to normal operating temperature before shutting it off. I don't start mine at all during storage.

dkny_boi

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How about the oil change situation? I know it's good to get an oil change right before and right after storage... but is it gonna hurt much if after the storage i drive the car to the dealership for the oil change?

FrankieZZ

If you are going to run it from time to time like I did at first , then you don't need a battery tender but I used to top off the charge with a battery charger that I only put on for a few minutes while I was right there . It seems to enhance everything from starting to all of your electrically maintained items as well . Keeps the Z at peak ....

FrankieZZ

If you are going to run it ( on the road ) from time to time like I did at first , then you don't need a battery tender but I used to top off the charge with a battery charger that I only put on for a few minutes while I was right there . It seems to enhance everything from starting to all of your electrically maintained items as well . Keeps the Z at peak ....

FrankieZZ

If you are going to run it ( on the road ) from time to time like I did at first , then you don't need a battery tender but I used to top off the charge with a battery charger that I only put on for a few minutes while I was right there . It seems to enhance everything from starting to all of your electrically maintained items as well . Keeps the Z at peak ....

FrankieZZ

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