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EnzoR · 10-06-2011, 12:08 PM

Because I know it will be time to switch up to the daily... Does anyone do anything special when they store their PURRRR machine away?

So far we have:

-Deep Clean
-Battery stabilizer
-Oil change
-Over inflate tires (Stock pirelies max at 50 psi, so 45?)
-Resist taking it out early... LOL

HDDAN · 10-06-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EnzoR

Because I know it will be time to switch up to the daily... Does anyone do anything special when they store their PURRRR machine away?

Wash it, dry it by driving it, put in Stabil, pull it into the garage, attach the Schunacher battery tender and put on my cheap Wallmart cover. I do not touch it until spring. I do the same with my Harley. Winter means my 2001 Buick Century.

EnzoR · 10-06-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

Wash it, dry it by driving it, put in Stabil, pull it into the garage, attach the Schunacher battery tender and put on my cheap Wallmart cover. I do not touch it until spring. I do the same with my Harley. Winter means my 2001 Buick Century.

I have never heard of the "Battery Tender" is this what your referring to ? (http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CCYQ8wIwAA) Sorry for the moment of booning, but it helps stabilize the battery so it does not loose charge orr just kind of makes a bigger battery if that makes sense?

SSSugar · 10-06-2011, 12:37 PM

What I do to get our Camaros ready for winter? Nothing, we live in Florida and drive them year round. YAY for Florida winters!!

EnzoR · 10-06-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Cool Z

What I do to get our Camaros ready for winter? Nothing, we live in Florida and drive them year round. YAY for Florida winters!!

Grrr, hehe rub it in why don't ya!

ROD_SS · 10-06-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Cool Z

What I do to get our Camaros ready for winter? Nothing, we live in Florida and drive them year round. YAY for Florida winters!!

I can say the same thing for Texas. Might be a few days that are horrible and would not risk it

MMC · 10-06-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HDDAN

Wash it, dry it by driving it, put in Stabil, pull it into the garage, attach the Schunacher battery tender and put on my cheap Wallmart cover. I do not touch it until spring. I do the same with my Harley. Winter means my 2001 Buick Century.

This plus an oil change before you store is not a bad idea especially if you only change once a year and over inflate the tires to help prevent flat spots. Need an inspection over the winter? Get that done now as well.

Splitter · 10-06-2011, 12:57 PM

Glacier Grip 2's!!

EnzoR · 10-06-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Splitter

Glacier Grip 2's!!

What is this witch craft you speak off?

denny2188 · 10-06-2011, 01:36 PM

No stabil or battery tenders needed here......We drive the Camaro to Florida from Jan. thru March

1BADLS3 · 10-06-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by EnzoR

I have never heard of the "Battery Tender" is this what your referring to ? (http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CCYQ8wIwAA) Sorry for the moment of booning, but it helps stabilize the battery so it does not loose charge orr just kind of makes a bigger battery if that makes sense?

It's an electronically controlled/smart trickle charger. It keeps the battery charged. The car will drain the battery if you let it sit too long...some of its charge will dissipate naturally, and the car is using some of it in the background to save settings, onstar communications, security, etc. All you gotta do is keep it hooked up. Unplug before you start the car, and you're on your way!

If you're like me and only drive the car 3500 miles/year or so because you've got a 2nd vehicle, it's nice because it means every time I go to start it up, the car doesn't go into charge-mode which is pretty hard on the alternator to always have to keep up with a low battery.

baby02 · 10-06-2011, 02:56 PM

Put up for the winter???? What U talkin bout Willis, we drive our Camaros here in Florida.

dudemangod · 10-06-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by baby02

Put up for the winter???? What U talkin bout Willis, we drive our Camaros here in Florida.

+1 love FL. Looking forward to cooler weather.

PQ · 10-06-2011, 03:06 PM

I can't imagine having to put my car away.

10-06-2011, 12:08 PM	#1
EnzoR Drives: 2012 1SS6M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 38°37′38″N 90°11′52″W Posts: 113	Dreading the weather change... Because I know it will be time to switch up to the daily... Does anyone do anything special when they store their PURRRR machine away? So far we have: -Deep Clean -Battery stabilizer -Oil change -Over inflate tires (Stock pirelies max at 50 psi, so 45?) -Resist taking it out early... LOL Last edited by EnzoR; 10-06-2011 at 01:32 PM.

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SSSugar American Muscle Car Club Drives: '11 2SS/RS Summit White/IOM stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 399 View My Garage	What I do to get our Camaros ready for winter? Nothing, we live in Florida and drive them year round. YAY for Florida winters!! __________________ *Current Toys:* *1969 VW Beetle Convertible (Ruby), Red w/ white top, EMPI black 8-spoke wheels,* *License Plate: Bug Eyes* *1972 Camaro Z-28 (Baby), Haul Ass Orange w/black stripes, 350 crate motor, black powder coated wheels* *License Plate: 2Cool Z* *2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (Spice), Inferno Orange Metallic w/painted Summit White rally stripes, LS3 6-speed (HIS)* *License Plate: 2Cool SS* *2011 Camaro 2SS/RS (Sugar), Summit White w/ painted Inferno Orange Metallic rally stripes, Inferno Orange interior, L99 automatic (HERS)* *License Plate: 1Kool SS*

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baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	Put up for the winter???? What U talkin bout Willis, we drive our Camaros here in Florida. __________________ [SIGPIC]BMR springs/sways,CAI,SCT,Razzi, silver stripes, painted calipers, upgraded audio, Katzskin interior upgrades, 22" Lexani, SSW Headers and cats, MBRP 3" catback, gauges, CF wrapped lip spoiler and rear trunk insert, custom rotor and upgraded brake pads, side markers

10-06-2011, 03:06 PM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I can't imagine having to put my car away. __________________

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