Storing Boxster for Winter

[fab]

This will be my first time storing my car in New England winter.
I was told to by porsche service rep. to do:
1. add dry gas and fill your tank
2. not sure what they call it but it keeps the battery charged without having to remove it from the car.
3. DO NOT recline your convert. top if the temp is below 50. Assuming that you have a plastic rear view window.

[Perfectlap]

leave it up to a couple of guys from Chicago and Mass to start talking about
cold weather! 10 demerits for you guys!

[SD987]

You may also want to get your 2000 mile break-in completed before putting the car away....Can't think of a "technical" reason for this, but it sounds "right" in my mind....

[limoncello]

I think the California people prepare for winter by opening the garage door, reclining the top, driving, and smiling.
In SC I have to put on a jacket, recline the top, drive, and turn the heat on to the feet.

On a more serious note, humidity is a factor. Relative humidity should be in the midrange around 50% - too dry will accelerate drying of rubber things. Too damp (over 60% for more than a couple of days) can lead to mold growth. In cold climates where you are heating in the winter, too dry is usually the problem unless you have leaks, wet basements, etc. Heating the air tends to dry it out. So, anywhere in the 40-60% range is ok, but 50% is recommended.
My comments are on storing things in general - anybody know if Porsche has anything specific?

Lifting the car off the tires is good, or rotating the contact patch regulary.

In a younger life, I stored a car improperly for 2 years, outside, while I was working overseas. Didn't run well at all when I got back.

Hey Limoncello, are you talking about a Boxster here or a nice Napa Cabernet?

[KRZTACO]

If its too humid, throw in some Paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls. They act as a very good dehumidifier inside a closed car.

I would start the car and run it too operating temp once every two weeks.

Also jack up the car and rotate the tires to avoid flat spots once every 4 weeks.

KRZ

[SD987]

Check page 200 of your 987s Owners Manual.

[RandallNeighbour]

Storing one's boxster for winter is a very sad thing indeed. I am now happy I live in the South for once.

[SoCal]

Rather than jacking up the car, couldn't the tires just be rolled a quarter turn? Unless the garage isn't big enough, you could pull the car all the way in, then every couple weeks back it up a quarter turn. After three such moves, pull it back all the way in. Rinse, repeat.