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Old 09-30-2017, 12:52 PM
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Visit your local carpet store and purchase 4 or 8 carpet sample squares. Park your car on single or double stacked squares under each wheel. This with 50psi in each tire eliminates any flatspotting. Why pay big bucks for some fancy rubber parking squares when you can get out of stock carpet squares for free or a couple of dollars each?
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Old 09-30-2017, 04:14 PM
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See if your hardware store has a product called Mouse Magic. Put a couple pouches under the car and replace them halfway through the winter. Has always worked for me
Thanks Norsk will look to get it and use it. Willing to try anything after what happened to me this past april.
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Old 09-30-2017, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MeshGearFox
Guzzgreg, is it possible that we both overlap on the Venn diagram of P-car and Guzzi fascination? Here's my Italian two-wheeler:

Raced AMA BOT heavily modified LeMans motor. Owned 2 V7 sports and a few other notable Guzzi's. Worked for and good friends with Manfred H RaceCo Guzzi and friends with Dr JohnW. Still love the look of that tractor motor.
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I've had really good luck with these...


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Originally Posted by Guzzgreg
Thanks Norsk will look to get it and use it. Willing to try anything after what happened to me this past april.
If you can't find it locally, PM me your address and I will send you some gratis.
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Old 10-01-2017, 05:55 PM
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I am having a hell of a time finding large desiccant bags here in Canada for a reasonable cost. I know it's a long shot, but if someone knows of a source, that'd be great.

Otherwise, I'll have to pay some inflated shipping costs + currency conversion and get them from 'Murica
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Old 10-01-2017, 06:42 PM
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Have a sporting goods store that sells gun safes? They will have dessicant for the safes, probably Browning brand.
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Old 10-01-2017, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wes66vette
Anyone in NoVa (or north) drive their P car throughout the winter?
I do, except when there is salt on the road. Which in the DC area is usually a few days a couple times a winter. On really cold days the tires turn into hockey pucks so you just have to dial it back a little.
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Originally Posted by Norsk
Have a sporting goods store that sells gun safes? They will have dessicant for the safes, probably Browning brand.
Oh, good idea--thanks! We do have Bass Pro Shops here. My 3 year old loves browsing around that store so it looks like a field trip is in order!
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I live in Manhattan and have a nice parking spot in a garage near my apartment. Only problem is I don’t have anywhere to plug in a trickle charger.

Any suggestions folks?
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Amazon and eBay have these:

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For those at risk of rats, this is an awesome alternative. I have a friend who stores many cars in a barn with no issues.

http://carcapsule.com
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Originally Posted by Rezus
For those at risk of rats, this is an awesome alternative. I have a friend who stores many cars in a barn with no issues.

http://carcapsule.com
I did look into this and it's a great option. The problem is you cannot put a battery tender through the plastic, so the battery would have to be removed. If not this definitely the way to go.
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They sell the Damp Rid buckets at most hardware stores if you want to go that route.
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Originally Posted by LexVan
All maintenance up to date.
Fresh oil.
Full detail.
Battery maintainer.
Fuel tank very-very full.
StaBil run in the fuel, 1 ounce per 2.5 gallons.
Tires pumped to 55-58 psi.
Car cover.
Park in neutral, choke wheels.
Turn off most insurance coverages.
Desiccant in cabin.
Lock car.
Secure keys.
First Saturday of each month, hand roll car about 12". Further eliminates flat spots.
If unheated garage and bare concrete floor, park on a thick mill plastic painter's tarp.
Don't start car till spring.
Very useful list! Thank you.
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