Winter Storage Pics....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2009
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The CT foam tiles are re-useable and work better. Why is everyone storing their car before the first permanent snow fall? I'm usually able to drive the mistress right up to Christmas. Have Z in local apartment building heated underground. Take either out when roads are dry and salt free.
cams, head rebuild, gearbox rebuild, 7:31 ring/pinion, the list goes on... still haven't solidified the list, but that's in the works!
Cheers,
Jonathon
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 6,164
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From: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Do you use winter tires? If so, how is it when there's a fresh snow? I had a 944 winter beater for a few years. It had all seasons and was fine in very light snow, but terrible in anything more than a an inch or so deep. I've often considered buying another one, though. They're cheap enough that they're pretty much disposable, if you can get 3 or 4 years out of them. Heck, you could probably get all your money back if you parted it out. If only the 944 came in AWD 
The traction control on the Touareg is so good, I had no issues last winter at all. In fact it was boring and wouldn't even power slide. It kills engine power when you are slipping so you cannot even accelerate faster than the traction available. Thankfully there is a switch to turn it off!
+ another 1. Love your garage in the picture. I would add a second, 2 post hoist though....
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 121
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From: St. Albert, AB
Great thread -- I am in Alberta and I stored my car on oct 1.
Did an oil change, filled up the tank and put an extra 5lbs in each tire. Covered and called it good.
It is stored in my detached non-heated garage -- is it worth me doing the styrofoam treatment under the tires? First time I have seen this.
Did an oil change, filled up the tank and put an extra 5lbs in each tire. Covered and called it good.
It is stored in my detached non-heated garage -- is it worth me doing the styrofoam treatment under the tires? First time I have seen this.
Race Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,625
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From: Toronto
Great thread -- I am in Alberta and I stored my car on oct 1.
Did an oil change, filled up the tank and put an extra 5lbs in each tire. Covered and called it good.
It is stored in my detached non-heated garage -- is it worth me doing the styrofoam treatment under the tires? First time I have seen this.
Did an oil change, filled up the tank and put an extra 5lbs in each tire. Covered and called it good.
It is stored in my detached non-heated garage -- is it worth me doing the styrofoam treatment under the tires? First time I have seen this.
You guys kill me with the foams, anti fatigue mats etc
At least in the spring the virgins can be recycled for other purposes