Winter storage
09-22-2008, 10:45 AM
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Winter storage Ok unfortunitly winter is coming so fast!!! I dont know if i will be able to store my WS6 in a garage this year, so if not can anyone reccommend me what i should do? I heard of things like a car bubble? I Just want to make sure my car gets stored properly and i wont have to worry about it 
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09-23-2008, 07:22 AM
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BUMP/ like 3 days ago i seen someone asking questions about a car cover you drive over and zip up? My car might have to be sitting outside this year and i want to no what i should do to keep it safe in the outdoors. I almost want to buy a car bubble thing, anyone do what i have to do?
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I would do a google search for something like this. Maybe under winter car storage.
I have mine stored in a garage and the battery is disconnected. I start it up once every 1 to 2 weeks to get the juices flowing and tires rolling.
Hope this helps.
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I have mine stored in a garage and the battery is disconnected. I start it up once every 1 to 2 weeks to get the juices flowing and tires rolling.
Hope this helps.
GOOD LUCK!!!
09-23-2008, 09:20 AM
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I would not cover a car outside for winter storage. I tried that one year with an '89 Formula I had at the time, and a lot of moisture got trapped under the cover causing some corrosion in the engine bay.
If it's going to sit outside, just leave it uncovered IMO. But if you really want to keep the car nice, I'd look to rent a garage for winter storage.
If it's going to sit outside, just leave it uncovered IMO. But if you really want to keep the car nice, I'd look to rent a garage for winter storage.
09-23-2008, 10:38 AM
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Thats what i heard too! But i cant afford a garage! There has to be a way! if i have to buy a car bubble thats air tight! There's so many people on this board, someone has to be like me 
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09-24-2008, 08:17 AM
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my nephew's TA had to stay outside in the winter.. he used two car covers one was really soft..and then the nice water proof one..
here is a good chart at the bottem of the page..
http://autogeek.net/carcovers.html
here is a good chart at the bottem of the page..
http://autogeek.net/carcovers.html
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Well People say not to use a car cover but, it could get windy and things get blown onto my car, idk there has to be some way that fully protects the car for outside storage.
09-24-2008, 11:06 AM
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Tent...
http://www.portablegaragedepot.com/i...8H-HD&catid=58
not sure where in NY state you are but ct is not a bad ride to save on the shipping
http://www.portablegaragedepot.com/i...8H-HD&catid=58
not sure where in NY state you are but ct is not a bad ride to save on the shipping
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Thanks for the suggestion. But I was hoping there is someone thats in my situation with some ideas too! I just want to keep my baby shinning nice! with no rust, and to keep everything safe, now i wish i had a garage!
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They do make car bubbles, I've seen an indoor and outdoor design. The outdoor bubble is about $1,000. I can't find a link to it at the moment, but it's dark green in color.
It's a waste if you ask me. You can find garages for rent for much cheaper. Even at $75-100/month, you only have 3-4 months of winter, it would take 2-3 years to equal the cost of an outdoor bubble.
It's a waste if you ask me. You can find garages for rent for much cheaper. Even at $75-100/month, you only have 3-4 months of winter, it would take 2-3 years to equal the cost of an outdoor bubble.
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I have some experience with this. I do know about the bubbles. You have to keep them plugged in so that the fan can keep running. Unless its inside, not a good option. The cars tents are a nice idea, or at least it acts like a sail for the wind and all of the 2" metal piping comes tumbling down on your car. (This happened to a friend of mine.) Unfortunately, the only way to store a car is in a garage, outside without a cover (crappy option when you consider T-tops), or get a 10'X20' storage unit.
