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E.T. · 10-22-2015, 09:46 AM

I don't do anything special as far as "prepping" it for the winter. I just park it in the garage for most of the season, and on days when the roads are clear of snow and salt, I'll take it out for a spin. Haven't had any issues with it so far.

Supercharged Red · 10-23-2015, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew peacock

wow thats the way to do it

is that your garage?

Yes

savage99ss · 10-23-2015, 02:43 PM

Is there a reason why you put a full tank of gas in the car for storage?

myold88 · 10-23-2015, 03:02 PM

I drive mine all winter when the road are dry. These cars run so strong
in the cold. Not saving my SS for anyone.

DaveA · 10-23-2015, 03:16 PM

I don't plan on putting mine away until December. Possibly earlier if snow gets bad. I generally take it out March 1st, including this past year when we had a pretty rough winter here in New England. I have to pay for storage so three months is about it for me. I'm okay with it seeing a little road salt if that's the way things shake out. It is just a car, after all. My mechanic told me last week that underneath looks brand new (a 2013 I have owned for about 2.5 years), so I must be doing something write.

I inflate the tires, sea foam, steel wool (in plastic bags after the car has sat for a day) in tail pipes, tarp on the floor, and a Camaro car cover over it.

Wife and I are seriously considering a move to FL in 2017. We can both get transferred there so it shouldn't be too much of an issue. After 38 years, I'm done with New England winters.

Gr8ride · 10-23-2015, 11:18 PM

I swear, I just read a few threads about you guys finnaly being able to take your cars out for spring/summer driving.....This year just flew right on past me!!!

Hetfield03 · 10-23-2015, 11:51 PM

I wish I could put mine away. Even thought about contacting Becky at Rodgers to see what she had in a front wheel drive model. Our winters are never alike.

oneheadlite · 10-24-2015, 07:58 PM

Me, probably.
I didn't spend this much money on a car to drive on salty roads.
If we have as bad a winter as is predicted, the Camaro won't be
out until Spring!!
I'll drive my '98 ZR2 pickup.

AG454 · 10-24-2015, 08:21 PM

Put mine away today. See you in the spring.

Kens ss · 10-24-2015, 08:41 PM

Won't put away until 1st snow/salt.
However she is prepped as far as detailed and waxed, fresh oil change, full tank of gas. I will just limit any driving to short cruises and keep the tank topped off.

When the first snow flies, I will added stabil, park it on my 1x12's x12, cover

Kendall421 · 10-24-2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Drumminxx

Concrete will draw moisture from the rubber which could cause the rubber to crack. This helps prevent this but I didn't do it last year and my tires were fine.

Been storing my 82 Z28 every winter since 1986. Always on concrete, never anything under the tires. New rubber in 1992 and still on it today. In fact...car has probably seen 5000 miles of road in the last 15 years! LOL. I would still drive on these tires to Florida (from Michigan) and back with no concern.

As long as you are not parked on dirt, you are fine.

All 3 of my Camaros sit in my shop on cement all winter...1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 1LE.

drew peacock · 10-25-2015, 01:37 AM

oh well my baby comes off the road today..
got 5 months to clean every nut and bolt now...
will be like it come off the production line come april

chevyboy01438 · 10-25-2015, 10:46 AM

just bought a new covercraft Noah cover, oil getting changed today, and then i'll be washing, clay bar, polish, seal, wax, and kiss her good night for the winter. Missing her already

JLSuperfly · 10-25-2015, 11:49 AM

How do you winter guys handle the withdrawal?
Do you sit in a chair make Camaro engine sound and pretend you are driving?

10-22-2015, 09:46 AM	#71
E.T. Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,267	I don't do anything special as far as "prepping" it for the winter. I just park it in the garage for most of the season, and on days when the roads are clear of snow and salt, I'll take it out for a spin. Haven't had any issues with it so far. __________________

10-23-2015, 02:43 PM	#73
savage99ss Im the boss Drives: 1999 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 157 View My Garage	Is there a reason why you put a full tank of gas in the car for storage? __________________ Camaro SS #0785 - 1 of 280 SS's that were pewter, auto, and T-Top - SLP Headers, LM1,Y-pipe, high flow cats, SLP Lid

10-23-2015, 03:02 PM	#74
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I drive mine all winter when the road are dry. These cars run so strong in the cold. Not saving my SS for anyone. __________________

10-23-2015, 11:18 PM	#76
Gr8ride Drives: Camaro 2Lt Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 228	I swear, I just read a few threads about you guys finnaly being able to take your cars out for spring/summer driving.....This year just flew right on past me!!! __________________

10-23-2015, 11:51 PM	#77
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	I wish I could put mine away. Even thought about contacting Becky at Rodgers to see what she had in a front wheel drive model. Our winters are never alike. __________________ ZL1 Factory Reproduction Wheels, Airaid CAI, MRT V 2.0 Axle Back Installed by PIE Customs, Painted IOM Rally Stripes, Bowties by Danny Taylor Louisville KY, IOM Engine Cover and Fusebox Cover by River City Creations and Lighting San Antonio TX.

10-23-2015, 03:16 PM	#75
DaveA Drives: 2013 Camaro SS vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 199	I don't plan on putting mine away until December. Possibly earlier if snow gets bad. I generally take it out March 1st, including this past year when we had a pretty rough winter here in New England. I have to pay for storage so three months is about it for me. I'm okay with it seeing a little road salt if that's the way things shake out. It is just a car, after all. My mechanic told me last week that underneath looks brand new (a 2013 I have owned for about 2.5 years), so I must be doing something write. I inflate the tires, sea foam, steel wool (in plastic bags after the car has sat for a day) in tail pipes, tarp on the floor, and a Camaro car cover over it. Wife and I are seriously considering a move to FL in 2017. We can both get transferred there so it shouldn't be too much of an issue. After 38 years, I'm done with New England winters.

10-24-2015, 07:58 PM	#78
oneheadlite Drives: 2015 SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NC Posts: 72	Me, probably. I didn't spend this much money on a car to drive on salty roads. If we have as bad a winter as is predicted, the Camaro won't be out until Spring!! I'll drive my '98 ZR2 pickup. __________________ HA!! This car will take me from 0 to dead in 2 secs!

10-24-2015, 08:21 PM	#79
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	Put mine away today. See you in the spring. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

10-24-2015, 08:41 PM	#80
Kens ss Drives: 2011 SS/RS , L99 convertible Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 310 View My Garage	Won't put away until 1st snow/salt. However she is prepped as far as detailed and waxed, fresh oil change, full tank of gas. I will just limit any driving to short cruises and keep the tank topped off. When the first snow flies, I will added stabil, park it on my 1x12's x12, cover __________________

10-25-2015, 01:37 AM	#82
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	oh well my baby comes off the road today.. got 5 months to clean every nut and bolt now... will be like it come off the production line come april

10-25-2015, 10:46 AM	#83
chevyboy01438 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 536	just bought a new covercraft Noah cover, oil getting changed today, and then i'll be washing, clay bar, polish, seal, wax, and kiss her good night for the winter. Missing her already __________________ Mod List: Perma-Grin, Darkened tail lights, ZL1 3rd break light, JW Motorsports LED side markers, American Authorities Window Louver, American Authority ZL1 bumper, 11/30/17 \| Club F1FTY

10-25-2015, 11:49 AM	#84
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	How do you winter guys handle the withdrawal? Do you sit in a chair make Camaro engine sound and pretend you are driving?