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06blownSS · 12-13-2010, 02:34 PM

So I haven't started my baby since November 3rd.....you guys think I should every so often? I miss her sound so much....

paulsandhu · 12-13-2010, 04:42 PM

I put mine away on November 5th. no car cover, no disconnected battery, nothing. She is just sitting there, I do start her up every couple of weeks and move her in and out of the drive way to get christmas decorations out. I heard that if you start it every once in a while, you don't need to disconnect the battery.

wbdinger · 12-13-2010, 06:23 PM

We've had Patches parked since Nov1. I start her up once a month and let her run up to temperature then shut her down an reseal the throttle body with plastic and zip tie and plug the exhaust with rags.

BlownSS · 12-13-2010, 06:57 PM

both of my babies are away for the winter....battery tenders on both and all covered up! the Camaro is aired up to 45, fuel reatment in the tank, socks on the tailpipes with plastic "steel wool" inside the tips. Dryer sheets inside. Brand new cover newly waxxed and sealed paint......i miss them both already

CDN SS · 12-18-2010, 08:10 AM

Just found a small benefit to storing the Camaro over the winter, great place to hide my wife's Xmas gifts.

06blownSS · 12-18-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDN SS

Just found a small benefit to storing the Camaro over the winter, great place to hide my wife's Xmas gifts.

2010victoryredss_ron · 12-18-2010, 09:23 AM

i dont buy the ex anything...lol

2010Synergy · 12-27-2010, 12:18 PM

I just have a silly question. Just got a battery tender for xmas is it ok to put it on the battery in the car with the trunk closed they always say watch out for gas build up so I was just wondering if I had to worry about hooking up my battery tender in the trunk with no ventilation and the car cover on. This is the first time that I have had a car out away for the winter so I am not sure on the proper steps to take, I have done everything that it has talked about in here, gas treatment, tires etc. just was not sure about the battery, I disconnected the negative terminal and wrapped it in a cloth but now that I have the tender can I hook the negative back up?

Sorry for the long winded question just want to make sure my baby is good to go in the spring.

Thanks for any help you can give.

06blownSS · 12-30-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010Synergy

I just have a silly question. Just got a battery tender for xmas is it ok to put it on the battery in the car with the trunk closed they always say watch out for gas build up so I was just wondering if I had to worry about hooking up my battery tender in the trunk with no ventilation and the car cover on. This is the first time that I have had a car out away for the winter so I am not sure on the proper steps to take, I have done everything that it has talked about in here, gas treatment, tires etc. just was not sure about the battery, I disconnected the negative terminal and wrapped it in a cloth but now that I have the tender can I hook the negative back up?

Sorry for the long winded question just want to make sure my baby is good to go in the spring.

Thanks for any help you can give.

I asked the same question

It is perfectly ok to put the tender under hood/trunk with everything closed and covered

2010Synergy · 12-30-2010, 11:20 AM

Thanks very much just want to keep my baby safe.

06blownSS · 01-20-2011, 10:24 AM

70 days til April 1st.....CANT WAIT!!!

ineedjava · 01-20-2011, 10:30 AM

yeah!

StevenMarrocco · 01-20-2011, 05:17 PM

I need advice, I'm currently going insane without my car!! its driving me nuts. since the camaro is my only car (cannot afford a winter!) im stuck walking everywhere \ asking my buddies for rides. also whoever lives in the gta when do they usually start cleaning the streets? i was hoping maybe late march id take her out.

PhoenicianB · 02-07-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldfriend

NO WAY JOSE , i will just keep on driving [till the wheels come off ] WILLIE NELSOM

I second that....I love driving in the winter, couldn't pay me to store it.

12-13-2010, 02:34 PM	#71
06blownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal!! Posts: 754	So I haven't started my baby since November 3rd.....you guys think I should every so often? I miss her sound so much.... __________________ Black on Black on Black 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3;K&N intake, Dynatech 1 7/8 catted LTs, Borla S Cat Back, Eibach prokit, Pfadt rear trailing arms, ZL-1 driveline, BTR Stage III Cam, Tuned by Performance Redline 444.1whp & 442.9 ft-lb

12-13-2010, 04:42 PM	#72
paulsandhu Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 455 View My Garage	I put mine away on November 5th. no car cover, no disconnected battery, nothing. She is just sitting there, I do start her up every couple of weeks and move her in and out of the drive way to get christmas decorations out. I heard that if you start it every once in a while, you don't need to disconnect the battery. __________________ GHOST · 2SSRS Order Date: March 28, 2009 // DoB: June 19, 2009 // Arrival Date: July 2, 2009 Current Modifications: Hurst Comp HardDrive Stick Kit K&N Blackhawk CAI Anvil Carbon Fiber Notch Spoiler Ceramic Coated Satin Black Wrap

12-13-2010, 06:57 PM	#74
BlownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lincoln Nebraska Posts: 1,754	both of my babies are away for the winter....battery tenders on both and all covered up! the Camaro is aired up to 45, fuel reatment in the tank, socks on the tailpipes with plastic "steel wool" inside the tips. Dryer sheets inside. Brand new cover newly waxxed and sealed paint......i miss them both already __________________ 2010 IOM SS/RS LS3, Hennessey HPE550 Polished Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger. 3.4 Pulley. Kooks long tube headers / high flow cats. GHL Full exhaust. ZL1 Fuel Pump/ADM FPCM. MSW Bap. JRE ZL1 Race cam with new springs/pushrods/Trunion Upgrade. FIC 850cc injectors. ZR1 Map sensor. CAI Induction. JRE Tune.

12-18-2010, 08:10 AM	#75
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	Just found a small benefit to storing the Camaro over the winter, great place to hide my wife's Xmas gifts. __________________

12-18-2010, 09:23 AM	#77
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	i dont buy the ex anything...lol __________________ Victory Red 2SS/RS Vin# A9130145

12-13-2010, 06:23 PM	#73
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,215	We've had Patches parked since Nov1. I start her up once a month and let her run up to temperature then shut her down an reseal the throttle body with plastic and zip tie and plug the exhaust with rags.

12-27-2010, 12:18 PM	#78
2010Synergy Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 131	I just have a silly question. Just got a battery tender for xmas is it ok to put it on the battery in the car with the trunk closed they always say watch out for gas build up so I was just wondering if I had to worry about hooking up my battery tender in the trunk with no ventilation and the car cover on. This is the first time that I have had a car out away for the winter so I am not sure on the proper steps to take, I have done everything that it has talked about in here, gas treatment, tires etc. just was not sure about the battery, I disconnected the negative terminal and wrapped it in a cloth but now that I have the tender can I hook the negative back up? Sorry for the long winded question just want to make sure my baby is good to go in the spring. Thanks for any help you can give.

12-30-2010, 11:20 AM	#80
2010Synergy Drives: 2010 Synergy Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 131	Thanks very much just want to keep my baby safe.

01-20-2011, 10:24 AM	#81
06blownSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Montreal!! Posts: 754	70 days til April 1st.....CANT WAIT!!! __________________ Black on Black on Black 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3;K&N intake, Dynatech 1 7/8 catted LTs, Borla S Cat Back, Eibach prokit, Pfadt rear trailing arms, ZL-1 driveline, BTR Stage III Cam, Tuned by Performance Redline 444.1whp & 442.9 ft-lb

01-20-2011, 10:30 AM	#82
ineedjava Drives: 2010 Camaro rs/ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 111	yeah!

01-20-2011, 05:17 PM	#83
StevenMarrocco Drives: INFERNO ORANGE Camaro, 2LT RS. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CANADA Posts: 106	I need advice, I'm currently going insane without my car!! its driving me nuts. since the camaro is my only car (cannot afford a winter!) im stuck walking everywhere \ asking my buddies for rides. also whoever lives in the gta when do they usually start cleaning the streets? i was hoping maybe late march id take her out.

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