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MYDLIFECRISIS · 12-30-2013, 03:55 PM

I store mine about a mile up the road. But I do drive it on dry days. Longest it sat was three weeks...started right up and drove like the day I put it in. Good luck with yours...I'm sure it'll be fine. I do check on it every other day when it's in there...

Yendor · 12-30-2013, 04:41 PM

I got to see mine this past weekend, 2 months almost since she went to hibernate. No signs of mice or anything else strange. It is in a storage unit close to my home.

10 minutes later I realized that I way over thinking the storage of my car, there was an Audi R8 driving around. Looks like winter tires and weather tech floor mats in the future.

2SS 2011 · 12-30-2013, 09:00 PM

Yendor.. I totally overthought the storage of the car.. I'm all good now since I saw it lol
Hey is that an 87 Trans Am in your avatar?

nasty2ss · 12-30-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Geez guys, how long do you think cars sit on a dealer lot and/or at the factory?? They don't do anything to the cars. Nothing you guys have done is going to hurt anything but in my opinion none of it is necessary. This is my 4th year and I haven't had a single problem so there is proof it's not necessary.

Russ

Ditto

Yendor · 12-31-2013, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS 2011

Yendor.. I totally overthought the storage of the car.. I'm all good now since I saw it lol
Hey is that an 87 Trans Am in your avatar?

1990 V6, she is a beautiful car, no rust, straight as an arrow. Restoring as a cruiser. The color is amazing and I am hoping the guy that does my paint and body work can match it.

2SS 2011 · 12-31-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nasty2ss

Ditto

I agree also.. I guess when it;'s your car and not just a random car on the lot you care more

MyIBMssRS · 12-31-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

Geez guys, how long do you think cars sit on a dealer lot and/or at the factory?? They don't do anything to the cars. Nothing you guys have done is going to hurt anything but in my opinion none of it is necessary. This is my 4th year and I haven't had a single problem so there is proof it's not necessary.

Russ

Seriously. I never do anything different. Twice a month I start it, but that's mostly for me because I miss the sound.

And if the snow/salt isn't bad on the roads I'll take it around the block a couple times. But again, that's just for me.

JCunningham · 12-31-2013, 01:10 PM

once the sault gets in there you cant get it all out

rtcat600man · 12-31-2013, 01:21 PM

Battery tender, cover it and leave it. See you in 3 - 4 months. Easy stuff.

JCunningham · 12-31-2013, 05:09 PM

3-4 months I wish 6 months here

wakespeak · 12-31-2013, 05:32 PM

I still think you guys should use fuel stabilizer. Its the only thing we do now with our boat other than the water drain and fresh oil in the spring.

JCunningham · 12-31-2013, 06:04 PM

The fuel now is crap. small engines cant run on it after 2 weeks. I use seafoam in the fuel for storage now. In my bikes stabil worked ok. They would start befor the batteries went dead. With sea foam they started right up 1st crank.

2xSSRS · 12-31-2013, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

This is the 4th year I've stored it, I store it for 6-7 months every winter. The flat spots are minimal and go away in about 2 miles of driving. I don't keep a battery charger on it, I don't put it up on blocks, I don't put any fuel stabilizer in it, just pull it into the storage building, put the cover on it and walk away. Never a problem in the spring, starts up like I just drove it the day before.

Russ

For sure. Mine is under the covers now and will be there for a while. Been doing that since I bought it and have never had an issue.

OHIOSS · 01-01-2014, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

The fuel now is crap. small engines cant run on it after 2 weeks. I use seafoam in the fuel for storage now. In my bikes stabil worked ok. They would start befor the batteries went dead. With sea foam they started right up 1st crank.

What are you drinking? I will take all of your 2 week old fuel off of your hands. There is a chance of phase seperation but it's not going to happen in 2 weeks. Tell me why the fuel now is crap. It has ethanol that burns cleaner than gasoline. Fuel has never been more pure than it is today, it's simply different not crap. And yes I do happen to know what I'm talking about.

Fuel is crap after 2 weeks.....I better get the fuel out of my boats, tractor, 5 cars, lawn mower, generators, weed wackers, outboards, and any anything older than 2 weeks in my gas cans. Don't spew facts when you don't have a clue what you are talking about.

12-30-2013, 03:55 PM	#29
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,105 View My Garage	I store mine about a mile up the road. But I do drive it on dry days. Longest it sat was three weeks...started right up and drove like the day I put it in. Good luck with yours...I'm sure it'll be fine. I do check on it every other day when it's in there... __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

12-30-2013, 04:41 PM	#30
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	I got to see mine this past weekend, 2 months almost since she went to hibernate. No signs of mice or anything else strange. It is in a storage unit close to my home. 10 minutes later I realized that I way over thinking the storage of my car, there was an Audi R8 driving around. Looks like winter tires and weather tech floor mats in the future. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

12-31-2013, 01:10 PM	#36
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	once the sault gets in there you cant get it all out __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-31-2013, 01:21 PM	#37
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,231 View My Garage	Battery tender, cover it and leave it. See you in 3 - 4 months. Easy stuff. __________________ MY BUILD

12-31-2013, 05:09 PM	#38
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	3-4 months I wish 6 months here __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

12-30-2013, 09:00 PM	#31
2SS 2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 963 View My Garage	Yendor.. I totally overthought the storage of the car.. I'm all good now since I saw it lol Hey is that an 87 Trans Am in your avatar?

12-31-2013, 05:32 PM	#39
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,420	I still think you guys should use fuel stabilizer. Its the only thing we do now with our boat other than the water drain and fresh oil in the spring.

12-31-2013, 06:04 PM	#40
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	The fuel now is crap. small engines cant run on it after 2 weeks. I use seafoam in the fuel for storage now. In my bikes stabil worked ok. They would start befor the batteries went dead. With sea foam they started right up 1st crank. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1