Winter storage
Discussion
It'll still flat spot just take a bit longer.
You'll stil advised to move it back and forth slightly.
Depending on how long you plan to store the best option is to put it on axle stands and take the wheels off and store them flat.
But the best hint I can give on storing a car for winter is no matter what you do to the car make damn sure you write it down on a piece of paper and stick it to the steering wheel!
You'll stil advised to move it back and forth slightly.
Depending on how long you plan to store the best option is to put it on axle stands and take the wheels off and store them flat.
But the best hint I can give on storing a car for winter is no matter what you do to the car make damn sure you write it down on a piece of paper and stick it to the steering wheel!
Don't mock it - just see what happens if you forget about the pressures or if you protect the brake discs with something like wd40.
I've even been known to loosen aux belts in classic cars and thats also very easy to forget.
As such I just write everything down so you don't forget anything or get any nasty surprises.
I've even been known to loosen aux belts in classic cars and thats also very easy to forget.
As such I just write everything down so you don't forget anything or get any nasty surprises.
I put my wee Opel Kadett in the garage over the winter months.Fresh oil and filter before it goes in and I run it till nice and warm every 2 weeks. Roll it backwards and forwards every week or so. Always starts first time and is fresh as a daisy come the spring. My Monaro,however, is a daily driver and I would miss it too much if I hid it away.Best way to avoid SAD!
Agreed, cars are produced to be used. However, the majority are built to be run into the ground just because they have no relevance or charisma in motoring history. There appears to be no appreciation from some of the Ro lovers here, in that collectable classics evolve from those who looked after them in the correct manor and driving them on damp salt laden roads won’t aid to produce a good example in years to come.
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
rocklandboy said:
Agreed, cars are produced to be used. However, the majority are built to be run into the ground just because they have no relevance or charisma in motoring history. There appears to be no appreciation from some of the Ro lovers here, in that collectable classics evolve from those who looked after them in the correct manor and driving them on damp salt laden roads won’t aid to produce a good example in years to come.
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
no appreciation??!!
its the only car ive got and the only car i can afford!!!
ive undersealed it and its there to be driven!!
its not a fancy piece of exotica, its a bloody blokes car (your ok mel!!) and a tough one at that!!
i bought it to enjoy it and thats what im doing!
rocklandboy said:
Agreed, cars are produced to be used. However, the majority are built to be run into the ground just because they have no relevance or charisma in motoring history. There appears to be no appreciation from some of the Ro lovers here, in that collectable classics evolve from those who looked after them in the correct manor and driving them on damp salt laden roads won’t aid to produce a good example in years to come.
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
Totally agree ^^^. That's why there are now only a few expensive examples of some classic cars that have been well maintained and worth a small fortune.... Jag XK150's, Classic Merc's etc. Even though they were mass produced, only a few were cherished. I would say if you could hang on to a 'Ro for a few years they will appreciate - but only if mint.
k15tox said:
rocklandboy said:
Agreed, cars are produced to be used. However, the majority are built to be run into the ground just because they have no relevance or charisma in motoring history. There appears to be no appreciation from some of the Ro lovers here, in that collectable classics evolve from those who looked after them in the correct manor and driving them on damp salt laden roads won’t aid to produce a good example in years to come.
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
no appreciation??!!What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
its the only car ive got and the only car i can afford!!!
ive undersealed it and its there to be driven!!
its not a fancy piece of exotica, its a bloody blokes car (your ok mel!!) and a tough one at that!!
i bought it to enjoy it and thats what im doing!
It's always a matter of personal choice what you do with your car.
I think what Sean was trying to say he wants to keep his Ro in the best condition for as long as he can. He is not saying every owner should do the same. That is just his choice and the choice of a few others on here.
If you want to look at it from another point, there are only something like 300 VXR's, if one of those gets written off it makes a very rare car even rarer and more sellable in years to come.
I am totally in his corner with the winter driving opinion. I do drive mine in the winter months and i do have lots of fun but don't like to when it's too wet/icey for 2 reasons-
1, grit and salt damaging the paintwork and salty water getting into places you don't want it too.
2, other idiots on the road who can't drive when it's wet/icey.
I'm well aware you can have a prang at any time but why risk it.
Drive it, Keep it in storage. do what ever you want with it. Just love it.
I don't think you own one or are a member of this forum if you don't love the beast that is sat on your driveway.
k15tox said:
rocklandboy said:
Agreed, cars are produced to be used. However, the majority are built to be run into the ground just because they have no relevance or charisma in motoring history. There appears to be no appreciation from some of the Ro lovers here, in that collectable classics evolve from those who looked after them in the correct manor and driving them on damp salt laden roads won’t aid to produce a good example in years to come.
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
no appreciation??!!
its the only car ive got and the only car i can afford!!!
ive undersealed it and its there to be driven!!
its not a fancy piece of exotica, its a bloody blokes car (your ok mel!!) and a tough one at that!!
i bought it to enjoy it and thats what im doing!
so his loyalty speach is massively flawed
Edited by Bonnie and Clyde on Friday 4th December 16:27
As per another thread, I have gone the winter storage route. I have done so for various reasons that are valid to me, so I'm not bothered about what anyone else thinks. However, it does occur to me that it takes so long to de-ice the inside of the Monaro windscreen on a cold winter's day that I'd probably have covered half my journey in the same amount of time in my humble Vectra....
RB CV8 said:
As per another thread, I have gone the winter storage route. I have done so for various reasons that are valid to me, so I'm not bothered about what anyone else thinks. However, it does occur to me that it takes so long to de-ice the inside of the Monaro windscreen on a cold winter's day that I'd probably have covered half my journey in the same amount of time in my humble Vectra....
Half the time and non of the pleasure
Bonnie and Clyde said:
k15tox said:
rocklandboy said:
Agreed, cars are produced to be used. However, the majority are built to be run into the ground just because they have no relevance or charisma in motoring history. There appears to be no appreciation from some of the Ro lovers here, in that collectable classics evolve from those who looked after them in the correct manor and driving them on damp salt laden roads won’t aid to produce a good example in years to come.
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
What makes me laugh is; that as soon as winter storage is mentioned, its automatically assumed that the owners are a bunch of fairy’s and scared to have a little fun on a winter road, in my book you can do all of that on a typical British summers day, the only difference is no salt in the summer. We all have our own agendas for owning our Ro’s, and im sure for those who store will probably own other cars that they skid and drift around on snowy road and have that fun
no appreciation??!!
its the only car ive got and the only car i can afford!!!
ive undersealed it and its there to be driven!!
its not a fancy piece of exotica, its a bloody blokes car (your ok mel!!) and a tough one at that!!
i bought it to enjoy it and thats what im doing!
so his loyalty speach is massively flawed
Edited by Bonnie and Clyde on Friday 4th December 16:27
well i never.......
Gassing Station | HSV & Monaro | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff