Two Questions for the group
11-13-2017, 09:14 AM
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Two Questions for the group
Good morning everyone - I have two questions that I hope to get feedback and help with.
So recently I picked up an '05 911. This is my first and I love it so far. I have been a BMW guy (and still am) for years. I will eventually do a more formal introduction, with pictures (I know it doesn't exist unless you have pictures), but I have a few questions that I could use some help with.
Question 1 - I took her out this weekend and noticed that my air vents tabs do not swivel the air vents, I have 3 that seem broken (Driver's side and both center). I thought I had seen something on here but now that I need it, I can't find it. I would love to get some thoughts on what my options are (other than buying new vents) - I am open to DIY kits or solutions. I found a company called Vent Tabs with a simple solution but I don't see one for the 997 - I have reached out to them to see if they can suggest something.
Question 2 - I am in NY and with the winter weather approaching, the car is going into storage. Anything "special" I need to do? All I can think of is:
- Increase the PSI for my tires a little over normal so they don't flat spot
- Fill the car with gas (Should I use an additive?)
- Go start the car every few weeks. (Does this hurt more than help?)
What else? The garage it's going to be parked doesn't have power, so I can't connect a trickle charger - would I be better to disconect the battery?
Thoughts?
So recently I picked up an '05 911. This is my first and I love it so far. I have been a BMW guy (and still am) for years. I will eventually do a more formal introduction, with pictures (I know it doesn't exist unless you have pictures), but I have a few questions that I could use some help with.
Question 1 - I took her out this weekend and noticed that my air vents tabs do not swivel the air vents, I have 3 that seem broken (Driver's side and both center). I thought I had seen something on here but now that I need it, I can't find it. I would love to get some thoughts on what my options are (other than buying new vents) - I am open to DIY kits or solutions. I found a company called Vent Tabs with a simple solution but I don't see one for the 997 - I have reached out to them to see if they can suggest something.
Question 2 - I am in NY and with the winter weather approaching, the car is going into storage. Anything "special" I need to do? All I can think of is:
- Increase the PSI for my tires a little over normal so they don't flat spot
- Fill the car with gas (Should I use an additive?)
- Go start the car every few weeks. (Does this hurt more than help?)
What else? The garage it's going to be parked doesn't have power, so I can't connect a trickle charger - would I be better to disconect the battery?
Thoughts?
11-13-2017, 12:06 PM
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Also dunno about #1.
#2. Yes use additive don't start until spring. Leave one window cracked about a cm to let the leather breath. Disconnect the battery and put it on a tender in your garage or some place out of the way at home. I did this the first year I stored my car. Worked great.
#2. Yes use additive don't start until spring. Leave one window cracked about a cm to let the leather breath. Disconnect the battery and put it on a tender in your garage or some place out of the way at home. I did this the first year I stored my car. Worked great.
11-13-2017, 12:50 PM
#4
I would pull the battery, take it home and put it on a smart/trickle charger.
protip: climb into the frunk to remove/replace battery. that sucker is heavy.