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Old 09-15-2005, 11:21 AM   #5
limoncello
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Location: South Carolina
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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.
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