TurboCup87

Tim, talk to me on Thur. I've been storing cars in the winter for ages. Walmart has the cheapest Stabil. There are options for the battery maintainer.

todinlaw

I believe I read that in my manual they are concerned that you will keep the pistons out of position and they will rust. Look under vehicle storage.

Geronimo

OK, thanks. The reason I ask is that I have a two-post lift in a large (dry) garage. My interest was in avoiding flat spots on the tires. And mice (thought I am certain I don't have them) can't get to the car when raised. But if it risks hurting the shocks, I can lower it.

BG

Don't worry about tire flat spots, it's a very overrated problem. I've never had a flat spotted tire by just inflating the tires to 10 lbs. over normal and I don't move the car for 4 months. Even if you get flat spots after a few miles of driving they're gone.
Can't comment on he mice issue, fortunately never had a rodent problem.

LERA GT2

On race cars and race bikes with coilovers, it is highly recommended to unload the suspension! There will always be part of the shaft exposed! Spares and optional shocks are not compressed when they are stored. They might be pulled completely apart for storage though!

F430CS

where can I get a charger that plugs right into the lighter (the one Porsche offers)? I went to Canadian tire and they didn't have it.

BG

I wired the adapter directly to the battery and just plug it in and the wire just comes out of the hood, real easy.
Here's a link to the OEM manufacturer that Porsche uses for it's charger. You can buy the unit and a lighter adapter.

http://www.ctek.com/EN-US/Accessories.aspx

BobbyC

All good comments. thanks for sharing guys...

todinlaw

See my e bay post above ( $65) or go to sunset Porsche they have the Porsche maintainer for ($105) i believe.

princetonporsche

I don't know how much this helps but I don't pump extra air in the winter time before I store my car since it another thing to remember in the spring to let the excess pressure out. I use tire cradles instead.

www.tirecradle.com/

F430CS

with the porsche battery charger/maintainer plugged into cigarette lighter, should the hood be left open? It didn't say anything in the manual. And if yes, what about the small light that comes on? Thanks.

todinlaw

If you hook up the maintainer while the battery is somewhat fresh it is only going to deliver a small charge that should not overheat the battery. it is a sealed unit so it should be safe to leave closed, i do.