Any tips for early mornings in winter..?
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Came out to the car and it was a tad icy this morning… couldn't put the hood cover on last night as it was chucking it down with rain and didn't fancy having the cover stuck to the car 
So while I wait for the underground car park to be finished - anyone got any tips for de-icing and demisting the Chim? Also, the glass was verging on sticking to the rubber around the hood… any tips on how to avoid this? (I've got visions of not being able to open the door..!
So while I wait for the underground car park to be finished - anyone got any tips for de-icing and demisting the Chim? Also, the glass was verging on sticking to the rubber around the hood… any tips on how to avoid this? (I've got visions of not being able to open the door..!
Cold water on the screen and window rubbers (we all know what can happen with hot water). If like mine you've got the buttons on the rear quarter to open the door, warm water down there otherwise when you press the button down the bloody thing will stick down.
As for the misting - patience with the fan I'm afraid. I tried the RainX anti-fog stuff and it was shite, if you have a good clean chamois that also works, but can leave marks on the inside.
Be careful with the loud pedal.
As for the misting - patience with the fan I'm afraid. I tried the RainX anti-fog stuff and it was shite, if you have a good clean chamois that also works, but can leave marks on the inside.
Be careful with the loud pedal.
waiting for the underground car park to be finished..! 
[quote=ph'er(zzr1200)]Pods,
if you want to be really flash get a remote engine start, then you can start her up without leaving the house/flat and she'll be warmed up ready for you when you leave! Just remember to set the heater to hot and on the windscreen the night before!
Paul[/quote]
...and not to leave it in gear..!
if you want to be really flash get a remote engine start, then you can start her up without leaving the house/flat and she'll be warmed up ready for you when you leave! Just remember to set the heater to hot and on the windscreen the night before!
Paul[/quote]
...and not to leave it in gear..!
Pods, I still put the car cap on at night even if the car is wet - at least it stops further driving rain (have a :surprise: slight leak). Leven cover is absolutely fine on wet car - no sticking, no rubbing or marks, and I've done it for a couple of years now!
Came out this morning to find inch of snow on car. Previous rain puddles on the cover were solid lumps. Took off cover now resembling hard top - swift kick clear of the car, and the ice shattered everywhere!! However, pristine clear & clean TVR underneath!
Only problem is where to put wet cover, but I do have half a garage to stick it in.
Came out this morning to find inch of snow on car. Previous rain puddles on the cover were solid lumps. Took off cover now resembling hard top - swift kick clear of the car, and the ice shattered everywhere!! However, pristine clear & clean TVR underneath!
Only problem is where to put wet cover, but I do have half a garage to stick it in.
Podie said:
Pods,
if you want to be really flash get a remote engine start, then you can start her up without leaving the house/flat and she'll be warmed up ready for you when you leave! Just remember to set the heater to hot and on the windscreen the night before!
Paul
...and not to leave it in gear..!
It's been done!
I can't see any point to that when you can't leave it parked up in neutral unless you're in a valley between two great big hills. Any slope over 0.0001% and you really don't want to rely on the handbrake.
My tip is to keep driving it all night - then it won't get cool enough to ever freeze!
I would suggest employing a small person to sleep in your car, possibly a dwarf.
Their body warmth will keep the cabin nice and toasty, and they can start it up for you in the morning whilst you have your bran flakes (provided you lash some boxes to his/her legs so they can reach the pedals).
Probably best to leave feeding until after you have removed them from your car. You don't want the hassle of clearing up crumbs, plus a little too much curry and you'd need more than the top down to freshen her up in the morning
Their body warmth will keep the cabin nice and toasty, and they can start it up for you in the morning whilst you have your bran flakes (provided you lash some boxes to his/her legs so they can reach the pedals).
Probably best to leave feeding until after you have removed them from your car. You don't want the hassle of clearing up crumbs, plus a little too much curry and you'd need more than the top down to freshen her up in the morning
V8 Kieran said:
Pods, I still put the car cap on at night even if the car is wet - at least it stops further driving rain (have a :surprise: slight leak). Leven cover is absolutely fine on wet car - no sticking, no rubbing or marks, and I've done it for a couple of years now!
Came out this morning to find inch of snow on car. Previous rain puddles on the cover were solid lumps. Took off cover now resembling hard top - swift kick clear of the car, and the ice shattered everywhere!! However, pristine clear & clean TVR underneath!
Only problem is where to put wet cover, but I do have half a garage to stick it in.
Car cover it is then! (thankfully came with it
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