roof on or off for hybernation?
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My advice would be to leave the roof in place, for any length of time stored, as this keeps both the roof and car a little more secure, i.e from falling objects or cats getting in and crapping on your seats.
However, I would recommend you leave each window down a couple of inches to allow for air to pass through the inside, as this will reduce the ammount of damp building in the car which could lead all sorts of smells and mildew developing.
Another thing to invest in, if you havent already is a good quality battery charger/conditioner, which you can connect through your cigarette lighter socket, which will keep your battery in top condition, as without it , you may well find it dead when you go to bring it out of hibernation.
However, I would recommend you leave each window down a couple of inches to allow for air to pass through the inside, as this will reduce the ammount of damp building in the car which could lead all sorts of smells and mildew developing.
Another thing to invest in, if you havent already is a good quality battery charger/conditioner, which you can connect through your cigarette lighter socket, which will keep your battery in top condition, as without it , you may well find it dead when you go to bring it out of hibernation.
peter miller said:
Another thing to invest in, if you havent already is a good quality battery charger/conditioner, which you can connect through your cigarette lighter socket, which will keep your battery in top condition, as without it , you may well find it dead when you go to bring it out of hibernation.
And it's conditioner, not trickle charger. I'd keep the roof on as well - keep the leather smell in
I agree with groucho. I laid my Griffith up last winter for six months, thinking it would be good for it, but all it did was cause me no end of electrical problems. I hadn't experienced any problems prior to laying it up for the winter. Hopefully all the problems have been cured now, but it's taken most of the summer, and a lot of frustration to get them sorted. Also, the money I saved on not having to tax it for six months, was more than swallowed up in the garage and parts costs that were required to put everything right.
I certainly won't be laying it up again this year, and will just make sure I drive it every three or four weeks to keep everything moving (it seems more than happy with this arrangement). Besides, it's more fun that way
I certainly won't be laying it up again this year, and will just make sure I drive it every three or four weeks to keep everything moving (it seems more than happy with this arrangement). Besides, it's more fun that way
JonRB said:
The Chimaera and Griffith are cars that like to be driven. The ones that break down the most are the ones used the least (sweeping generalisation, I know, but a fair rule of thumb)
Get it out (
) once a week if you can, or at least once a fortnight. Its no good just going to the garage now and then and just firing it up, either. - Get out and drive it as regular as winter permits.
srebbe64 said:
It's my first year with a Griff and I'm about to send it into Hybernation in the recesses of my garage. Are there any advantages or disadvanteges in leaving the roof on or off the car? It's a dry garage.
Just about to do the same for the 11th winter in a row.
It's in a dry garage, as it is all year, but I leave the roof on, with windows half down and disconnect the battery. In the last few years I have started putting a fan heater in on a very low setting to keep t bone dry.
Never had a single problem with it come spring time.
Dont put it away for the winter! 
You'll be missing half the fun of Griff ownership!Theres nothing quite like driving roofless on on a crisp autumn day thru frosty tree tunnels on winding country roads.... Just dont forget scarf, hat and gloves. If I didnt have to be a bit more mindful of the road conditions I'd actually prefer it to Summer motoring - at least you dont get your ass burnt on the leather. Would you really want to miss out on this
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ok, so it's not the UK but theres roads exactly like that where I live...I'd also second the bit about better reliability if used regularly
>> Edited by JamieT on Friday 15th October 17:15
You'll be missing half the fun of Griff ownership!Theres nothing quite like driving roofless on on a crisp autumn day thru frosty tree tunnels on winding country roads.... Just dont forget scarf, hat and gloves. If I didnt have to be a bit more mindful of the road conditions I'd actually prefer it to Summer motoring - at least you dont get your ass burnt on the leather. Would you really want to miss out on this
BBbbbbBBBBbbbbrrrrrrmmmmmm: ok, so it's not the UK but theres roads exactly like that where I live...I'd also second the bit about better reliability if used regularly
>> Edited by JamieT on Friday 15th October 17:15
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