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ISurvivednmu · 12-30-2013, 08:02 AM

I am getting ready to finally commit to putting my ZL1 away for the year and I have been researching as to how to properly store the car. I came across this video and I really like the flatstoppers.

Where is the best place to order these?

musclecarfan · 12-30-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ISurvivednmu

I am getting ready to finally commit to putting my ZL1 away for the year and I have been researching as to how to properly store the car. I came across this video and I really like the flatstoppers.

Where is the best place to order these?

I ordered mine thru Amazon.

ISurvivednmu · 12-30-2013, 03:15 PM

How many of you guys are using them? Anyone had any issues?

Fast92RS · 12-30-2013, 03:32 PM

I use them. no issues so far

SackDaddy · 12-30-2013, 03:35 PM

Save your money. Just purchase a package of 1 inch foam panels from a local home improvement store. May cost you $10.00. Cut them to the desired length, park your car on them. I used them last winter, no flat spots.

HDRDTD · 12-30-2013, 04:22 PM

I can see using something like these if you were storing the car for more than a year, but as long as you're storing the car for just a single winter, I see no need for them.

Even if they develop a slight flat spot, it'll go away within 10 miles of driving it.

I'm more concerned with the temperature and the stock GY's cracking than I am with flat spots.

gen=5 · 12-30-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I can see using something like these if you were storing the car for more than a year, but as long as you're storing the car for just a single winter, I see no need for them.

Even if they develop a slight flat spot, it'll go away within 10 miles of driving it.

I'm more concerned with the temperature and the stock GY's cracking than I am with flat spots.

A flat spot on a summer only tire could be a issue i would think,with the power levels,and speed people drive these cars...Its not like a flat spot from heavy braking. +1 on cracking
I would think that tires stored for short periods of time,once they are driven for 25 miles,and gone through a few heat cycles should be ok,for normal driving...
Better safe than sorry I say...

Jetcop20 · 12-31-2013, 04:13 AM

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ISurvivednmu · 12-31-2013, 07:16 AM

Interesting. I subscribed to his channel and this came out about car storage.......

Blueclyde · 12-31-2013, 08:23 AM

Interesting product. It certainly spreads the load of the car over a larger surface area of each tire. I'm not 100% certain it's required. I've been storing cars for the winter in Michigan for a long time. I simply make sure the tires are slightly over-inflated and just let it sit. I think tire pressure is just as critical. Many people store their cars in the fall and do not adjust tire pressure. When temps get very low in Jan/Feb tire pressure drops further and that's when they can flat-spot. Simply over-inflating by about 5-8 psi will prevent this from happening. I have never had a problem with flat spots after storage.

PS - It took you long enough to store it. These MI winters are no place for a ZL1, just my opinion.

Realist · 12-31-2013, 07:11 PM

I went with the torin dollies with the big wheels. Cheaper (total $180 for 2 sets) and I'm able to move the car to create more room. Down fall is you can't just drive up onto them, have to jack the car up and slide under, but actually didn't take long.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CO86BE

Dave K · 01-01-2014, 04:25 PM

I bought 4 for Baby K last year, so this is her second winter with them, had no issues last spring and don't expect any this spring. It's a small price to pay considering the cost of new tires if they crack. Have you been driving the Z in the snow?

ISurvivednmu · 01-03-2014, 08:45 AM

Well I ordered them.

BlueClyde: I have not been driving it. Its just been sitting waiting for a wash and wax. Been busy. But its well past time to put it away!

pumpkinrancho · 01-03-2014, 11:03 AM

I have the Race Ramps Flat stoppers and the work well. No problems. They did make the flat spots go away. Now I need a set for the corvette.

12-30-2013, 03:32 PM	#4
Fast92RS Drives: 2013 Zl1 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Old Bridge NJ Posts: 197	I use them. no issues so far __________________ 2013 ZL1 Roto-fab cai, Apex catch can, Vmax LSA throttle body, Roto-Fab heat exchanger res, ATI balancer with 5% overdrive pulley, Stainless power 1 7/8" long tube headers.

12-31-2013, 04:13 AM	#8
Jetcop20 Jetcop20 Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 123	All my cars and bikes Winter time I put all vehicles not in regular use on 1" rubber bar mats But for the ZL1 I bought cold weather tires and rims aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh anytime driving

01-03-2014, 11:03 AM	#14
pumpkinrancho COMPULSIVE CAMARO OWNER Drives: 18 ZLE,14 2ssrs,96,73 RS LT,69&67 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SE. WYO & Northern CO, W NEB Posts: 1,238 View My Garage	I have the Race Ramps Flat stoppers and the work well. No problems. They did make the flat spots go away. Now I need a set for the corvette. __________________

12-30-2013, 03:15 PM	#3
ISurvivednmu Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 85	How many of you guys are using them? Anyone had any issues?

12-30-2013, 03:35 PM	#5
SackDaddy Drives: 2013 SIM ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 38	Save your money. Just purchase a package of 1 inch foam panels from a local home improvement store. May cost you $10.00. Cut them to the desired length, park your car on them. I used them last winter, no flat spots.

12-30-2013, 04:22 PM	#6
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	I can see using something like these if you were storing the car for more than a year, but as long as you're storing the car for just a single winter, I see no need for them. Even if they develop a slight flat spot, it'll go away within 10 miles of driving it. I'm more concerned with the temperature and the stock GY's cracking than I am with flat spots.

12-31-2013, 08:23 AM	#10
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	Interesting product. It certainly spreads the load of the car over a larger surface area of each tire. I'm not 100% certain it's required. I've been storing cars for the winter in Michigan for a long time. I simply make sure the tires are slightly over-inflated and just let it sit. I think tire pressure is just as critical. Many people store their cars in the fall and do not adjust tire pressure. When temps get very low in Jan/Feb tire pressure drops further and that's when they can flat-spot. Simply over-inflating by about 5-8 psi will prevent this from happening. I have never had a problem with flat spots after storage. PS - It took you long enough to store it. These MI winters are no place for a ZL1, just my opinion.

12-31-2013, 07:11 PM	#11
Realist Drives: No Camaro :( Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chitown Burbs Posts: 1,159	I went with the torin dollies with the big wheels. Cheaper (total $180 for 2 sets) and I'm able to move the car to create more room. Down fall is you can't just drive up onto them, have to jack the car up and slide under, but actually didn't take long. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000CO86BE

01-01-2014, 04:25 PM	#12
Dave K Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1, 1969 Buick 225 conv Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: W. Bloomfield Michigan Posts: 104	I bought 4 for Baby K last year, so this is her second winter with them, had no issues last spring and don't expect any this spring. It's a small price to pay considering the cost of new tires if they crack. Have you been driving the Z in the snow?

01-03-2014, 08:45 AM	#13
ISurvivednmu Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 85	Well I ordered them. BlueClyde: I have not been driving it. Its just been sitting waiting for a wash and wax. Been busy. But its well past time to put it away!