Have to store my 911 outside..any tips?
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I have this mental image of all cars in the U.K. being covered with mud on the underside, and salt air on the topside. I think this is from watching too many episodes of Wheeler Dealers, and seeing mucked up 911 pictures in manuals like Clymer's.
If you are not too close to the ocean (what am I saying??) then maybe a 100% cotton cover. I used one that I got a long time ago from Beverly Hills Motoring Accessories when I was in college. It kept my BMW very pristine. I think the best advice is to keep the car clean, top and bottom, inside and out. Keep the paint very clean and freshly protected with wax. Use a cotton car cover, which needs to be washed and dried before putting back on the car.
The 911 "turbo look" cars are very very special indeed. It's worth protecting.
If you are not too close to the ocean (what am I saying??) then maybe a 100% cotton cover. I used one that I got a long time ago from Beverly Hills Motoring Accessories when I was in college. It kept my BMW very pristine. I think the best advice is to keep the car clean, top and bottom, inside and out. Keep the paint very clean and freshly protected with wax. Use a cotton car cover, which needs to be washed and dried before putting back on the car.
The 911 "turbo look" cars are very very special indeed. It's worth protecting.
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It's all about perspective.....NJ seems to be pretty harsh itself in the winter....from my point of view.
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have you thought of putting something like this in the carport? pretty compact (16x10x8) and inexpensive ($379)
from here:
http://www.portablegaragedepot.com/i...1608R&catid=58
from here:
http://www.portablegaragedepot.com/i...1608R&catid=58
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I've had my 911 outside for some time (this is the first winter it will be indoors). I found the weathershield cover from Covercraft to be very good. It repels water but it's breathable. Of course my winters are very dry and the summers are usually very sunny. I wasn't worried about moisture coming from the ground.
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this topic is near and dear to many of us with more toys than garage space...
heres a UK option...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-Garage...29214001r13881
throw up some 4' x 8' lattice around the car port, plant some english ivy and you're set !
http://www.canopiessouthwest.co.uk/p...ist_nov_08.pdf
has anyone seen one of these folding/collapsible garages in north america for a small car? i've seen them for motorcycles but not cars.
heres a UK option...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Folding-Garage...29214001r13881
throw up some 4' x 8' lattice around the car port, plant some english ivy and you're set !
http://www.canopiessouthwest.co.uk/p...ist_nov_08.pdf
has anyone seen one of these folding/collapsible garages in north america for a small car? i've seen them for motorcycles but not cars.
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I'd at least have a windshield shade in the heat, but the UV's will be murder on the exterior rubber. I'd think that that is just as bad as wet. I'd also make sure and feed the leadther with a conditioner to keep some moisture in it.
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This is how I store mine.
A bit more for the house style vs hut style shown by Duncan. Manufactured by Shelter Logic, bought at Shelters of America. 10' x 16'. Heavy weight fabric optional.
www.sheltersofamerica.com
www.sheltersofamerica.com
Last edited by tone40; 05-25-2010 at 01:14 AM.
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Man, some of those things are eyesores...like the people that store tarp-covered boats at the end of or in their driveways for 10 years.
What a dilemma this is!
What a dilemma this is!