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I asked the same questions a while back and was told by a very knowledgeable guy(in my opinion) "Thank you for not starting during the storage period." I followed his advice along with what is already posted above. Your battery will go dead within a period of time due to parasitic systems still active in the car. The Bentley book recommends trickle charging if going to sit for more than 6 weeks. If the battery dies then you have the hood opening issue, as I think yours probably has the electric triggered latch. It can be overcome but is a hassle. Leave" frunk" unlatched. Never read anything about climate control storage, mine is in my garage and it is cold in Nebraska as well.
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I asked the same questions a while back and was told by a very knowledgeable guy(in my opinion) "Thank you for not starting during the storage period." I followed his advice along with what is already posted above. Your battery will go dead within a period of time due to parasitic systems still active in the car. The Bentley book recommends trickle charging if going to sit for more than 6 weeks. If the battery dies then you have the hood opening issue, as I think yours probably has the electric triggered latch. It can be overcome but is a hassle. Leave" frunk" unlatched. Never read anything about climate control storage, mine is in my garage and it is cold in Nebraska as well.
I don't start it during storage.
Can't wait for snow to go!
Thanks for your input!
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I'm in agreement with LexVan but over the course of a winter on warmer days when roads are clear of snow and crap I'll run mine but typically I'll drive it for 30-45 minutes. Brutal February here in Massachusetts however so she hasn't poked her nose out of the garage since December.
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I can usually find a day or two when I drive mine when the roads are dry and salt free
I like this article starting on page 7
http://www.porschenet.com/wp-content...8noreaster.pdf
I like this article starting on page 7
http://www.porschenet.com/wp-content...8noreaster.pdf
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I can usually find a day or two when I drive mine when the roads are dry and salt free I like this article starting on page 7 http://www.porschenet.com/wp-content...8noreaster.pdf