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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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ok I know its a few months away but I will be storing my Z for the winter, what should i do to my Z to get it winterized?
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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The same thing other 50 guys did who asked this question before you.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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give me the keys, i'll take good care of it
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:02 PM
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i agree ill have straight summer tires on mine and driving it all winter except for the 3 times it might snow lol. I suggest change oil, cover, and start it up at least once a month and let it warm up to coat all mech.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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Screw storing it. I bought this car to enjoy it 24/7. Nothing can put a smile on my face like this car can. I'm ready for the winter. Installing my new Michelin Pilot Sports A/S tomorrow, getting Dunlop M3 snow shoes in November.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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Drive your Eclipse.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Drive your Eclipse.
if he drives them at the same time hell have FWD and RWD making it AWD....
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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That's why I live in Miami. I could drive on summer tires 24/7. Coldest it gets is low 50's. Get a car cover and a trickle charger for the battery.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Send it to AZ. I need a weekend driver for the 60 degree heat.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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I hate winter... Unfortunately, my Z will have to tough out the snow. This is my first year with it, and the Z is my only vehicle. Stupid? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. Ah, well. It'll be better than my last one - a Ford F150 that was rear wheel drive. Man, that thing spun them like no tomorrow. Now, I've got traction control. 8)
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
The same thing other 50 guys did who asked this question before you.
+1, though you forgot to add search to that
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:56 AM
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AWD powertrain swap for winter. Cheap and efficent.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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before you put it in storage make sure you dont have a lot of gas in the tank, but for what you do leave in the tank put fuel stabilizer. fuel brakes down over time so once you do get ready to start driving it you will have mostly fresh fuel .
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I.....
-change the wheels to my stockers
- wash, wax and detail it
- change the oil
- Full tank of gas and add stabilizer
- disconnect the battery
- put the car cover on
- reconnect the battery, and start it up every 6 weeks or so. Let it run at operating temp for 10 minutes, then shut it down. Disconnect battery, and cover it again.
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Spring is coming in a few months . How do you guys get your cars ready to drive again ???
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Zya123
ok I know its a few months away but I will be storing my Z for the winter, what should i do to my Z to get it winterized?
Move to Florida
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by booger
Spring is coming in a few months . How do you guys get your cars ready to drive again ???
By driving it.
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Originally Posted by Al_s14
before you put it in storage make sure you dont have a lot of gas in the tank, but for what you do leave in the tank put fuel stabilizer. fuel brakes down over time so once you do get ready to start driving it you will have mostly fresh fuel .
I was told a full tank with stabilizer prevents moisture, ie "water vapour" from getting into the fuel system and causing corrosion, and other problems.
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Originally Posted by Arnold K.
Screw storing it. I bought this car to enjoy it 24/7. Nothing can put a smile on my face like this car can. I'm ready for the winter. Installing my new Michelin Pilot Sports A/S tomorrow, getting Dunlop M3 snow shoes in November.
icy roads + snow tires = insane fun
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Originally Posted by Fairly Z
I hate winter... Unfortunately, my Z will have to tough out the snow. This is my first year with it, and the Z is my only vehicle. Stupid? Yes. Worth it? Also yes. Ah, well. It'll be better than my last one - a Ford F150 that was rear wheel drive. Man, that thing spun them like no tomorrow. Now, I've got traction control. 8)

Do yourself a favor and get snow tires. And if you don't, don't be surprised when you wreck.
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