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CDN SS · 11-23-2010, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RED CHEVY Z28

batter ty tender on it it'ss life line

Where did you get your Battery Tender?

StevenMarrocco · 11-23-2010, 05:46 PM

Mine went away today as well, I pushed it as far as I can! Sucks letting it go :( thankfully my parents got me a cover for an early Christmas present! Here's a shot

RED CHEVY Z28 · 11-23-2010, 07:46 PM

I bought my battery tender at canadian tire u can get them at any motorcycle shop

Kitty · 11-23-2010, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenMarrocco

Mine went away today as well, I pushed it as far as I can! Sucks letting it go :( thankfully my parents got me a cover for an early Christmas present! Here's a shot

:excited: :eager:

is that what i think it is in the background?!!?!?!?!

B-rad · 11-24-2010, 10:01 PM

I figured I better put my car away today after having to drive through some crappy weather and salt on the road. I wasn't happy about seeing the salt so I figured I better give it a good wash when I got home. I put it in the shop, jacked it up, took the wheels off, then seen how bad it was. I ended up pulling off all my inner fenders, my plates, both mufflers and the rear splitter. I couldn't believe all the sand and salt I washed off the underside of the car. Especially in the rockers and behind all the inner fenders.

All in all, a couple hours extra work to enjoy driving the car a couple extra weeks. Definitely worth it!

RickRay · 11-25-2010, 01:44 PM

Just put my Camaro in Storage for the winter. I did change my only this time...Now the waiting starts for Spring time...Mar 8th to 15th is when I should be able to take it out...pending weather situation. Now to call the Insurance company..ON STAR...XM Radio.

Spiv · 11-26-2010, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Just put my Camaro in Storage for the winter. I did change my only this time...Now the waiting starts for Spring time...Mar 8th to 15th is when I should be able to take it out...pending weather situation. Now to call the Insurance company..ON STAR...XM Radio.

I, sadly, can't store mine this winter :(. I have a bunch of block days of training for work, and will need a vehicle, and it'll be the only one available. I'm so upset. I'll have to drive it as little as possible.

CDN SS · 11-26-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

Now to call the Insurance company..ON STAR

Why ON STAR?

RickRay · 11-26-2010, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CDN SS

Why ON STAR?

They keep it on for Theft but they extend your account for the amount of months you put your car away for storage..

BUT they will not do it if it is still on the first year of the car from GM.

06blownSS · 11-26-2010, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

They keep it on for Theft but they extend your account for the amount of months you put your car away for storage..

BUT they will not do it if it is still on the first year of the car from GM.

That reminds me! I have to call them to extend the amount of time I can use the minutes on my car phone! I remember them telling me they expire after a year or something and since I paid for them I should be able to extend them.

CDN SS · 11-26-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RickRay

They keep it on for Theft but they extend your account for the amount of months you put your car away for storage..

BUT they will not do it if it is still on the first year of the car from GM.

Thanks, since I'm still on my first year I guess I don't need to call.

Kitty · 11-27-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 06blownSS

That reminds me! I have to call them to extend the amount of time I can use the minutes on my car phone! I remember them telling me they expire after a year or something and since I paid for them I should be able to extend them.

ya i had an issue with the onstar mintues on my truck. i called bout 3 days before my minutes expired, went to use my phone the day the minutes were due to expire and they said i had none. i was pissed so i called them, they had record of my call, realized there was technical difficulties, gave me an extra 100 min on top of what i had remaining for roll over and downloaded them properly to my truck. they also told me that cuz i'm only driving each vehicle for 6 months of of the year that when i put one vehicle down i can transfer any remaining minutes on that vehicle to the other vehicle while i'm driving it. totally love onstar woot woot

Red Rider · 11-27-2010, 04:19 PM

Well another idea I just found out about from my mechanic is

- 1st You should do a fresh oil change anyway because of built up condensation, etc in the older oil

- 2nd - Fill it one litre less than it takes?

- 3rd - in the spring take a litre and top it up a short while before you start the car in the spring to help lubricate the top end

Easy to do to!

2010victoryredss_ron · 11-27-2010, 07:58 PM

CDN SS have on star suspend it for the time your not driving it...they did it for me in my trial period. they are very accomodating that way...so this year i had coverage and never paid for any, now its up this december. so i will wait till spring to renew anything..

11-25-2010, 01:44 PM	#62
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,519 View My Garage	Just put my Camaro in Storage for the winter. I did change my only this time...Now the waiting starts for Spring time...Mar 8th to 15th is when I should be able to take it out...pending weather situation. Now to call the Insurance company..ON STAR...XM Radio. __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set Last edited by RickRay; 11-25-2010 at 03:36 PM.

11-27-2010, 07:58 PM	#70
2010victoryredss_ron Born: August 27, 2009 Drives: 10CAMARO SS,12CRUZE RS,07 YAM R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 866 View My Garage	CDN SS have on star suspend it for the time your not driving it...they did it for me in my trial period. they are very accomodating that way...so this year i had coverage and never paid for any, now its up this december. so i will wait till spring to renew anything.. __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

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11-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#58
StevenMarrocco Drives: INFERNO ORANGE Camaro, 2LT RS. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CANADA Posts: 106	Mine went away today as well, I pushed it as far as I can! Sucks letting it go :( thankfully my parents got me a cover for an early Christmas present! Here's a shot

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RED CHEVY Z28 Drives: 2002 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Etobicoke Posts: 16 View My Garage	I bought my battery tender at canadian tire u can get them at any motorcycle shop

11-24-2010, 10:01 PM	#61
B-rad Yellow Stealth Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro, 1999 WS6 Trans Am Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Midwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 110	I figured I better put my car away today after having to drive through some crappy weather and salt on the road. I wasn't happy about seeing the salt so I figured I better give it a good wash when I got home. I put it in the shop, jacked it up, took the wheels off, then seen how bad it was. I ended up pulling off all my inner fenders, my plates, both mufflers and the rear splitter. I couldn't believe all the sand and salt I washed off the underside of the car. Especially in the rockers and behind all the inner fenders. All in all, a couple hours extra work to enjoy driving the car a couple extra weeks. Definitely worth it!

11-27-2010, 04:19 PM	#69
Red Rider Drives: 427 Camaro Z28 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 288	Well another idea I just found out about from my mechanic is - 1st You should do a fresh oil change anyway because of built up condensation, etc in the older oil - 2nd - Fill it one litre less than it takes? - 3rd - in the spring take a litre and top it up a short while before you start the car in the spring to help lubricate the top end Easy to do to!