When will the car come out of hibernation?
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So, my 997 GT3 has been sat in the garage on charge for a couple of months now. I get it out occasionally if we have a particularly nice day but because of the salt etc on the roads I keep having to wash the damn thing before putting it away again.
Looking forward to when I can start leaving it out of the garage and driving it throughout the week!
How about you guys? Are the cars tucked up in the garage or do you drive them all year.
Andrew
Looking forward to when I can start leaving it out of the garage and driving it throughout the week!
How about you guys? Are the cars tucked up in the garage or do you drive them all year.
Andrew
I used to get paranoid about using my GT3 in winter and would spray off the underneath/suspension etc whenever it was salty out. So much so, the mileage was low and I dropped it. I don't really care so much about the CS and that has been covered in salt/crud for about 3 weeks now. It's just a road car, same as the Q5 (which has gone about 2 months) - I ain't cleaning it in this weather!
throt said:
I use mine all the time and throughout the cold weather. Running MPSC tyres too, so far so good..
There is a strong case for regular use being better for the car.One of the worst things is to take it for a run, clean it, then put it straight in the garage - it should go for another run before putting it away. A number of issues, including corrosion, especially corrosion on the inner discs, was put down to this practice.
My 996 turbo isn't really in hibernation, but I must admit it doesn't get used much at this time of year simply because when the weather is rubbish I prefer the Cayenne.
My 360 seems to be getting used less this winter than last although that might be because it was fairly new to me last winter. I do think it's better to keep them running and try to give it a run at least every few weeks, but I suspect it's averaged more like once a month this year. Just doesn't seem worth the effort of getting it out of the garage when the weather usually doesn't inspire me to go for a drive anyway.
My 360 seems to be getting used less this winter than last although that might be because it was fairly new to me last winter. I do think it's better to keep them running and try to give it a run at least every few weeks, but I suspect it's averaged more like once a month this year. Just doesn't seem worth the effort of getting it out of the garage when the weather usually doesn't inspire me to go for a drive anyway.
Carl_Docklands said:
davek_964 said:
IMIA said:
I was out all day yesterday in mine - beautiful day! My 997 gets used all the time. They do not rust so whats the issue?
If that was sold to you as a 997 turbo, I think they saw you coming. 
and only bring them out on nice days. Poor 997 has to live outside nowadays and I tell you what I love my 997 the most!
By contrast
Our 2 Porsches do not hibernate. My wife & I try to get them out once a week. Pick our moments obviously, and where we have to travel to. Like to make the journey a minimum of 30 mile round trip, with easy warm up, then let rip with the revs to charge the battery. Oh, and some fun of course.
This winter has been kind to us here in Staffs. Even last couple of winters, the cars had a max of two weeks waiting to be unleashed. Both live outside with Storm covers (4 layer protection).
This winter has been kind to us here in Staffs. Even last couple of winters, the cars had a max of two weeks waiting to be unleashed. Both live outside with Storm covers (4 layer protection).
Sweden is f***ing cold. This will be new information to exactly 0 people.
As such, it is accepted practice to hibernate 'nicer' cars over the winter. Mine go to sleep in late October or November depending on when the temps dip low enough for summer tires to be a liability, and come out again when the abundant salt on the roads has washed away, usually end of February or early March.
As such, it is accepted practice to hibernate 'nicer' cars over the winter. Mine go to sleep in late October or November depending on when the temps dip low enough for summer tires to be a liability, and come out again when the abundant salt on the roads has washed away, usually end of February or early March.
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