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Old 01-19-2012, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by bensf
So is a Cup Car coming before or after the Spyder? Congratulations on finally getting the 4.0. BTW, I took your advice on getting CCWs for track wheels, they are awesome and John was a pleasure to work with.
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yes, CCW are strong, reasonably priced wheels for track use.

negotiating with wife why i need more porsches. so far i am not doing too well convincing her.
Old 01-19-2012, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ClintonM3
I think a proper winter storage routine is more important. Before the winter, I had an oil change, full detail, ran the gas tank empty, filled it up, fuel stabilizer, inflat the tires, battery tender, periodic starts, etc, etc.
Why do you do this? Just add the Sta-Bil, IIRC- one ounce per 2.5 gallons. And let the system idle a few minutes. Or add the Sta-Bil at the gas station, fill up the last time prior to winter hibernation, and be done.

Originally Posted by lowside67
Periodic starts are actually extremely hard on your engine - if you don't start it up and drive it until everything is up to full operating temperature, you actually are doing more harm than helping.

Mark
+1. I agree with Mark, here.

Here is my Winter Hibernation routine:

1) All maintenance up-to-date
2) Fresh/recent oil change
3) Full concours detail, interior, exterior, wheels pulled
4) Fuel stabilized with Sta-Bil (run in a few miles)
5) Gas tank very-very full
6) Tires over filled with nitrogen (approx 58 PSI)
7) Park on a thick mil plastic painter's tarp (Home Depot)
8) Several pounds of desiccators in cabin, windows closed
9) Park out of gear, NO e-brake, chock wheels with small wood blocks
10) Plug in Porsche battery maintainer
11) Lock doors, put car keys in floor safe ( or safe deposit box)
12) Cover car with a high quality car cover (Porsche and Carnewal)
13) Call insurance company, and suspend most coverages (save $$$)
14) Hand roll car about 8-12" the first Saturday of each month
15) Last month of storage, do step #14 weekly
16) In the spring, bleed excess air
17) Prior to starting in the spring, manually turn over engine in 5th gear, or pull fuel pump fuse, and crank over (you need to read more about this step on Rennlist)
18) Make sure car is running fine, no noises, leaks, bug/animal infestation etc.
19) Go on a +300 mile drive, and buy fresh fuel
Old 01-19-2012, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by lowside67
Periodic starts are actually extremely hard on your engine - if you don't start it up and drive it until everything is up to full operating temperature, you actually are doing more harm than helping.

Mark
That's what I meant by periodic starts. I dont just start the car and turn it back off....come on, I am no ricer or a girl...

Originally Posted by No HTwo O
Why do you do this? Just add the Sta-Bil, IIRC- one ounce per 2.5 gallons. And let the system idle a few minutes. Or add the Sta-Bil at the gas station, fill up the last time prior to winter hibernation, and be done.

19) Go on a +300 mile drive, and buy fresh fuel
I run till almost empty first because I like fresh fuel prior to storing. Just part of a routine or habit, can't break it. Did it with my 964T. Plus every year, I go out for a longer drive prior to storing, so it is likely to be emptied anyways.



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