Storing your Z

travnflorida · 04-08-2011, 10:23 AM

Hi guys,

So at the end of June i'll be deploying for 6 months. My Z will be in my garage. I was merely gonna add some gas stabilizer. and have my girlfriend start it once a week and let it run for about 10 min. And watch tire pressure ect. Anyone have any tips on some other potential things to do?? and watch out for?

thanks

370Zsteve · 04-08-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travnflorida

Hi guys,

So at the end of June i'll be deploying for 6 months. My Z will be in my garage. I was merely gonna add some gas stabilizer. and have my girlfriend start it once a week and let it run for about 10 min. And watch tire pressure ect. Anyone have any tips on some other potential things to do?? and watch out for?

thanks

1) tires should be moved about to prevent issues

2) security cam should be installed in the garage. How can she resist a little whirl now and then?

travnflorida · 04-08-2011, 10:38 AM

Easy! she cant drive a stick.. the first time i let her try in an empty parking lot she ended up crying and me laughing at her so shes scared for life

kenchan · 04-08-2011, 10:51 AM

no, dont start the car every week. just put the car on battery manager (there's already quite abit of thread on this) and have her start once in 3 months.

psi up your tires as posted in the other threads.

btw, GL with your mission.

90 ST · 04-08-2011, 11:13 AM

you could even just take the wheels off?

kenchan · 04-08-2011, 12:34 PM

you could even rent out the car and make money.

issforged · 04-08-2011, 02:11 PM

another thing that should be kept in mind is to keep a full tank of gas

you dont want any rust to develop inside the gas tank because of the exposed metal...even though its sealed, theres a little bit of risk of it

it happened to me in my RX7 FD...i left it for about 6 months as i had the motor out and was building the car with an empty gas tank, rust developed inside the tank and it clogged up the fuel filter...i ended up having to put in a new tank to be safe!!

ddanis60 · 04-08-2011, 02:55 PM

6 months really is not that long in the grand scheme of things. even gas stabol wouldnt be necessary. you can if it will help you sleep better. being in florida.. temps wont be getting down enough to hurt your tires too much, but then again, 6 months isnt long.

when i deployed, i simply put the batt on a tender and told my buddy whos garage it was being kept in not to touch it. start it or anything. ive heard once every few months is good tho. once a week isnt necessary. I got back and car was perfect. and this was in wyo in the winter. the cold caused flatspots on the tires that worked themselves out in about 3 miles once i got her back on the road.

hope this helps and have a good safe deployment!

travnflorida · 04-08-2011, 03:13 PM

thanks everyone! Yes i will get a batt. tender. and fill up the tank.. should be good enough.. haha i told my gf.... "when i get home im gonna walk in hug my dog, bang the $hit outta you!!!!!!!! then jump in the Z and take it for a long drive!"

She high-fived me! LMAO

DaveyG · 04-08-2011, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travnflorida

thanks everyone! Yes i will get a batt. tender. and fill up the tank.. should be good enough.. haha i told my gf.... "when i get home im gonna walk in hug my dog, bang the $hit outta you!!!!!!!! then jump in the Z and take it for a long drive!"

She high-fived me! LMAO

90 ST · 04-08-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travnflorida

thanks everyone! Yes i will get a batt. tender. and fill up the tank.. should be good enough.. haha i told my gf.... "when i get home im gonna walk in hug my dog, bang the $hit outta you!!!!!!!! then jump in the Z and take it for a long drive!"

She high-fived me! LMAO

Does she have a sister?

onzedge · 04-08-2011, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travnflorida

thanks everyone! Yes i will get a batt. tender. and fill up the tank.. should be good enough.. haha i told my gf.... "when i get home im gonna walk in hug my dog, bang the $hit outta you!!!!!!!! then jump in the Z and take it for a long drive!"

She high-fived me! LMAO

Sweet. Be safe on your deployment and thanks for your service.

LunaZ · 04-08-2011, 06:22 PM

Fuel Stabilizer
Tyres at 50psi to avoid flat spots
Battery Tender or similar device plugged in

9Zs_Ed · 04-08-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

1) tires should be moved about to prevent issues

2) security cam should be installed in the garage. How can she resist a little whirl now and then?

AND 3) Come back SAFE to enjoy your Z and your girl! Thank you for your service!!

Xan · 04-08-2011, 09:19 PM

On the tender, don't start it. Won't do much good...

04-08-2011, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 14	Storing your Z Hi guys, So at the end of June i'll be deploying for 6 months. My Z will be in my garage. I was merely gonna add some gas stabilizer. and have my girlfriend start it once a week and let it run for about 10 min. And watch tire pressure ect. Anyone have any tips on some other potential things to do?? and watch out for? thanks

04-08-2011, 06:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Fuel Stabilizer Tyres at 50psi to avoid flat spots Battery Tender or similar device plugged in __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	On the tender, don't start it. Won't do much good... __________________

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04-08-2011, 10:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 14	Easy! she cant drive a stick.. the first time i let her try in an empty parking lot she ended up crying and me laughing at her so shes scared for life

04-08-2011, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no, dont start the car every week. just put the car on battery manager (there's already quite abit of thread on this) and have her start once in 3 months. psi up your tires as posted in the other threads. btw, GL with your mission.

04-08-2011, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	you could even just take the wheels off?

04-08-2011, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you could even rent out the car and make money.

04-08-2011, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
issforged Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 668 Drives: '10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	another thing that should be kept in mind is to keep a full tank of gas you dont want any rust to develop inside the gas tank because of the exposed metal...even though its sealed, theres a little bit of risk of it it happened to me in my RX7 FD...i left it for about 6 months as i had the motor out and was building the car with an empty gas tank, rust developed inside the tank and it clogged up the fuel filter...i ended up having to put in a new tank to be safe!!

04-08-2011, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
ddanis60 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 61 Drives: 2007 C6 Z06 Rep Power: 15	6 months really is not that long in the grand scheme of things. even gas stabol wouldnt be necessary. you can if it will help you sleep better. being in florida.. temps wont be getting down enough to hurt your tires too much, but then again, 6 months isnt long. when i deployed, i simply put the batt on a tender and told my buddy whos garage it was being kept in not to touch it. start it or anything. ive heard once every few months is good tho. once a week isnt necessary. I got back and car was perfect. and this was in wyo in the winter. the cold caused flatspots on the tires that worked themselves out in about 3 miles once i got her back on the road. hope this helps and have a good safe deployment!

04-08-2011, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
travnflorida Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: florida Posts: 71 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z cou Rep Power: 14	thanks everyone! Yes i will get a batt. tender. and fill up the tank.. should be good enough.. haha i told my gf.... "when i get home im gonna walk in hug my dog, bang the $hit outta you!!!!!!!! then jump in the Z and take it for a long drive!" She high-fived me! LMAO