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fz4k98 · 12-22-2014, 08:42 PM

I am sorry I forgot the most important item, Thank you for your service to our country.

Fentito5thgen · 12-23-2014, 07:56 AM

Thank you all for your advices.

Keep them coming.

NC_Nole · 12-23-2014, 08:52 AM

First of all, thank you for your service.

Secondly, unless there is a special attachment to this car, the easiest and probably cheapest solution is ro sell it and by another upon return. You would be able to get either a really good deal on a used 5th Gen or maybe even buy a new 6th Gen.

turboguy327 · 12-23-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fz4k98

Try to store it with no weight on the suspension so the springs can stay relaxed.

Bad advise. The shocks aren't designed to be hung. The springs are designed to hold the weight of the car.

Don't drive it, don't cover it. If it's going to be stored for 2 years, let it be stored for 2 years.

1 thing I forgot, a nice coat of was or preferably sealant for the paint.

Cold starts are hardest on a engine. Why subject a engine to cold starts for no reason? Don't let anyone drive it, just let it be.

RenoSyn · 12-23-2014, 02:43 PM

Not sure if this was mentioned yet, but I would add some fuel stabilizer, battery tender, and if you have rodents, some steel wool in the exhaust pipes should keep them out of the exhaust. Most of all, stay safe! Godspeed!

CHMSC · 12-23-2014, 03:24 PM

You could just leave it with me and I will take care of it for ya!

Jfoster · 12-23-2014, 06:31 PM

If I had to leave it outside, I would sell it. If you can put it a garage or storage room is what I would do. I know it's expensive, but keeping it out of the weather is the key (to me). Like others have said, a full tank of fuel (non-ethanol) with stabile or seafoam. I would roll up the windows and disconnect the battery and let it be. I wouldn't take the battery out, at worst you may have to jump it off when you get back. You may also be able to do a non-use affidavit and drop collision from your insurance to save money, too. As far as tires go, I would put a piece of plywood under neath them. Some say the tires will absorb moisture/oil from the cement over time and prematurely weaken the compounds. How true it is, who knows, but two years is a long time and its cheap.

BGKySS · 12-23-2014, 08:51 PM

Sell it.

For the next two years you would be dumping money into a losing investment that you cannot enjoy. Especially with the 6th gen probably coming out while you are gone. Yes 98% of cars are that, but for the most part it can be justified by the fact we enjoy them regularly.

Sell the car for whatever, and take the monthly payment that you would of been paying plus whatever storage fees you would have and stick it in a savings account. When you get back buy another car. By then you could buy a matching car for less money and pocket the difference or throw it into mods that you could do with your son.

Plus look at it like this, this is saving you now from the eventual headache of having to hear that the front lip was ripped off in a parking lot.

oustaz · 12-24-2014, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGKySS

Sell it.

For the next two years you would be dumping money into a losing investment that you cannot enjoy. Especially with the 6th gen probably coming out while you are gone. Yes 98% of cars are that, but for the most part it can be justified by the fact we enjoy them regularly.

Sell the car for whatever, and take the monthly payment that you would of been paying plus whatever storage fees you would have and stick it in a savings account. When you get back buy another car. By then you could buy a matching car for less money and pocket the difference or throw it into mods that you could do with your son.

Plus look at it like this, this is saving you now from the eventual headache of having to hear that the front lip was ripped off in a parking lot.

This! ^

NYCamOwner · 12-24-2014, 05:19 AM

It comes down to your attachment to it. If it means that much to you to hang on to, then you have gotten some good advise here. Full tank, Stabilizer, battery tender, tires 5 over, cover, and if outside steel wool in the exhaust and dryer sheets inside with moister control. If in a controlled environment, then the last things may not be necessary.
Otherwise, sell it, it makes financial sense to do this.

Thanks for your service, I wish I could shake your hand.

Bulldog3071 · 12-24-2014, 05:49 AM

That stinks no advice for you but thanks for your service, Semper Fi

Fentito5thgen · 12-29-2014, 11:57 AM

Thank you all for all the advices. That is the number 1 reason I like this forum so much.

I came to the decision of selling it. I will save the money of the payments and get me a used ZL1 when I return.

My son, well... he'll be ok picking up his own 2010 1LS when he graduates.

I will keep in touch for the next two years as I enjoy so much reading CAMARO5 every day.

And, If I end up with a ZL1, you will be the first ones to see the pictures.

Thank you again.

trashmanssd · 12-29-2014, 01:14 PM

Good luck and be safe.

Gee · 12-29-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fentito5thgen

Thank you all for all the advices. That is the number 1 reason I like this forum so much.

I came to the decision of selling it. I will save the money of the payments and get me a used ZL1 when I return.

My son, well... he'll be ok picking up his own 2010 1LS when he graduates.

I will keep in touch for the next two years as I enjoy so much reading CAMARO5 every day.

And, If I end up with a ZL1, you will be the first ones to see the pictures.

Thank you again.

Good plan.

Thank you so much for your service. Look forward to hearing from you and your new ZL1!!!!

12-23-2014, 07:56 AM	#16
Fentito5thgen Sombra Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Gray 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 232 View My Garage	Thank you all for your advices. Keep them coming. __________________ "Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool." Agent Simmons (S7) TF 1

12-23-2014, 03:24 PM	#20
CHMSC ROAD COURSE JUNKIE Drives: 2012 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Somewhere Posts: 4,868 View My Garage	You could just leave it with me and I will take care of it for ya! __________________

12-23-2014, 08:51 PM	#22
BGKySS Drives: Cyber Grey 2010 2SS RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hendersonville Tennessee Posts: 300	Sell it. For the next two years you would be dumping money into a losing investment that you cannot enjoy. Especially with the 6th gen probably coming out while you are gone. Yes 98% of cars are that, but for the most part it can be justified by the fact we enjoy them regularly. Sell the car for whatever, and take the monthly payment that you would of been paying plus whatever storage fees you would have and stick it in a savings account. When you get back buy another car. By then you could buy a matching car for less money and pocket the difference or throw it into mods that you could do with your son. Plus look at it like this, this is saving you now from the eventual headache of having to hear that the front lip was ripped off in a parking lot. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS -Headers, catback, Holley Mid-rise and a 150 shot-

12-24-2014, 05:19 AM	#24
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	It comes down to your attachment to it. If it means that much to you to hang on to, then you have gotten some good advise here. Full tank, Stabilizer, battery tender, tires 5 over, cover, and if outside steel wool in the exhaust and dryer sheets inside with moister control. If in a controlled environment, then the last things may not be necessary. Otherwise, sell it, it makes financial sense to do this. Thanks for your service, I wish I could shake your hand. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

12-24-2014, 05:49 AM	#25
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	That stinks no advice for you but thanks for your service, Semper Fi __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

12-22-2014, 08:42 PM	#15
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 520	I am sorry I forgot the most important item, Thank you for your service to our country.

12-23-2014, 08:52 AM	#17
NC_Nole Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Norrh Carolina Posts: 211	First of all, thank you for your service. Secondly, unless there is a special attachment to this car, the easiest and probably cheapest solution is ro sell it and by another upon return. You would be able to get either a really good deal on a used 5th Gen or maybe even buy a new 6th Gen.

12-23-2014, 02:43 PM	#19
RenoSyn Drives: Feet Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 16	Not sure if this was mentioned yet, but I would add some fuel stabilizer, battery tender, and if you have rodents, some steel wool in the exhaust pipes should keep them out of the exhaust. Most of all, stay safe! Godspeed!

12-23-2014, 06:31 PM	#21
Jfoster Drives: 2016 GT vert. Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Posts: 198	If I had to leave it outside, I would sell it. If you can put it a garage or storage room is what I would do. I know it's expensive, but keeping it out of the weather is the key (to me). Like others have said, a full tank of fuel (non-ethanol) with stabile or seafoam. I would roll up the windows and disconnect the battery and let it be. I wouldn't take the battery out, at worst you may have to jump it off when you get back. You may also be able to do a non-use affidavit and drop collision from your insurance to save money, too. As far as tires go, I would put a piece of plywood under neath them. Some say the tires will absorb moisture/oil from the cement over time and prematurely weaken the compounds. How true it is, who knows, but two years is a long time and its cheap.

12-29-2014, 11:57 AM	#26
Fentito5thgen Sombra Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Gray 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 232 View My Garage	Thank you all for all the advices. That is the number 1 reason I like this forum so much. I came to the decision of selling it. I will save the money of the payments and get me a used ZL1 when I return. My son, well... he'll be ok picking up his own 2010 1LS when he graduates. I will keep in touch for the next two years as I enjoy so much reading CAMARO5 every day. And, If I end up with a ZL1, you will be the first ones to see the pictures. Thank you again. __________________ "Hey, you want to lay the fate of the world on the kid's Camaro? That's cool." Agent Simmons (S7) TF 1

12-29-2014, 01:14 PM	#27
trashmanssd Drives: Black 14 2SS/1LE/RS 14 Tundra Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 2,414	Good luck and be safe.