11-16-2006, 06:37 PM
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I only have a 2 car garage, so in the winter the daily drivers get the garage.
So I throw the hardtop and snow tires on the Boxster and store it in a 10x 20 at a nearby storage facility. Every nice weekend it gets to run through the twisties. Then a nice bath at a no touch car wash with under car wash and back to bed.
In past years, I have driven it all winter except on really bad days.
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11-17-2006, 04:46 PM
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Location: Minneapolis
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Winter Storage started today from me  Went to the dealer and had the 'hibernation' package done. They also fixed a vent, changed the side markers to clear, did an alignment, a 100 point inspection, and did the 3 TSB's needed. The total damage was $400. Not really too bad given the alignment was $150 of that.
The TSB on the windscreen rattle actually worked - no more rattles 
Sweet Carrera S in the show room. I want one!
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11-18-2006, 06:24 AM
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Darn it. Another sunny and dry weekend. High of 48 today, 44 tomorrow. I was going to prep it for storage this weekend but I have BIG problems with timing. I drove it this morning top down (with a ski cap and heating on) and it was a blast. So I want to drive it today and tomorrow too.
I changed the oil last weekend but I don't think 3-400 miles after that would matter much. I wonder how long I can postpone this storage thing. There's still a chance I may not even store it, and drive it when roads are dry. Perhaps I'll learn my lessons this first winter. And with global warming we may not even have a winter as we used to. Heating oil futures prices (way down) sure point to a mild winter.
Sorry for the stream of consciousness above...
Z.
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11-18-2006, 06:35 AM
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Location: New Jersey
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Originally Posted by z12358
Darn it. Another sunny and dry weekend. High of 48 today, 44 tomorrow. I was going to prep it for storage this weekend but I have BIG problems with timing. I drove it this morning top down (with a ski cap and heating on) and it was a blast. So I want to drive it today and tomorrow too.
I changed the oil last weekend but I don't think 3-400 miles after that would matter much. I wonder how long I can postpone this storage thing. There's still a chance I may not even store it, and drive it when roads are dry. Perhaps I'll learn my lessons this first winter. And with global warming we may not even have a winter as we used to. Heating oil futures prices (way down) sure point to a mild winter.
Sorry for the stream of consciousness above...
Z.
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You may want to be careful driving this winter on your summer tires even when it is dry.
I am sure there are plenty of people on this site that know a lot more than me about this subject, but I am under the impression that below 45 degrees F, your summer tires just don’t stick all that well. They should be fine for running you to the store and back, but if you are looking to enjoy that twisty run through Bear Mountain or something, I would think about a good set of winter tires.
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11-18-2006, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Kill
You may want to be careful driving this winter on your summer tires even when it is dry.
I am sure there are plenty of people on this site that know a lot more than me about this subject, but I am under the impression that below 45 degrees F, your summer tires just don’t stick all that well. They should be fine for running you to the store and back, but if you are looking to enjoy that twisty run through Bear Mountain or something, I would think about a good set of winter tires.
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Good point Dr. Anyone else who knows more about this pls chip in. I would think the tires would warm up after few turns and I wouldn't be driving it if it's below 40 deg F, dry, and most likely sunny. But, 90% chance I'll store it, anyway. So looks like tomorrow will be the day. Once the tires go 58psi and the battery goes out of the car, end of story -- temptations be damned.
Z.
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11-18-2006, 06:33 PM
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OEM summer tires are worthless below 40 degrees, you'll get stuck on a wet driveway!!!
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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11-18-2006, 07:44 PM
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you guys wont believe this: i drove my 400hp camaro on summer only 315s 2 winters with no problems, and on top of that they were freaking bold from all the 'sprited driving" during the summer  so u will be fine
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