To Start or not To Start while in Winter Storage?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Banana S

First, aren't the strut shafts stainless steel? With a light coat of oil on them, why would they corrode after 4 or 5 months in storage?

What are the "other issues?" Please be specific. I stored my car on jackstands last winter to no ill effects. Might do differently this winter, but only if there is a good reason.

The shafts collect dirt and they do corrode, leading to premature failures; they also were never designed to carry the weight that is on them with the suspension hanging; and with the suspension hanging, your rear axel boots will be subjected to compression and pinching, shortening their lives................ Porsche had a TSB about not doing these issues years ago, indicating they would not warranty parts damaged by “improper storage conditions”.

Let the car sit on the ground, it will be just fine............. We have a local dealer that stores cars for selected customers (GT 2’s, GT 3’s, Carrera GT’s, etc.); they are all sitting on the ground, and they do not over inflate the tires either........