Need to park my Z for 6 months. Any problem?

zcarspirit · 11-05-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

the only problem you may have is withdrawal...

What's that supposed to mean?

mishuko · 11-05-2014, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcarspirit

What's that supposed to mean?

speration anxiety from not driving
power withdrawal from not getting that nice kick
figidity cause you want to crank that engine
cold sweats at night because you want to take her out on a cruise

=P or you know... you could get your car shipped to where you are ahahaha

jpkirk · 11-05-2014, 10:21 AM

The manual has some info about storing. If you are already two months in, sounds like you are just wondering what to expect when you get back. If you didn't disconnect the battery or set the extended storage switch (see manual) the battery will likely be dead. Six months is a long time for gas to sit around if it has not been treated. Your tires might be flat spotted etc. etc. Just be aware when you get back that you shouldn't just fire it up and expect all to be sweetness and light. Do a little maintenance before you road trip it.

Links

Long term storage advice

Extended storage switch

ANMVQ · 11-05-2014, 10:53 AM

Only thing I didn't see was out her up on jack stands, Will help with flat spots on the tires, The battery , Stabilizer ECT are all things I did storing my summer cars.

all tho I would go and start it once every 5 days for 20 mins or so But I'm a weirdo LOL

mishuko · 11-05-2014, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ANMVQ

Only thing I didn't see was out her up on jack stands, Will help with flat spots on the tires, The battery , Stabilizer ECT are all things I did storing my summer cars.

all tho I would go and start it once every 5 days for 20 mins or so But I'm a weirdo LOL

i've heard putting it on jacks will stretch the suspension and let it hang causing potential premature wear on it....

i also see a lot of conflicting information in regarsd to flat spots as the newer tires have better compound composition that prevents the tire spots. but everyone has their ritual!

damian_mb · 11-05-2014, 02:22 PM

I store my car for Winter and probably most of summer as well :P :P

No issues at all.

Outside, car cover....

Indoors, car cover.....

Luciano13 · 11-05-2014, 03:35 PM

your Z will be fine

At least you don't have to walk by your baby several times a day a remembering that you're not able to drive her for 6 month

DavidZ370 · 11-05-2014, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zcarspirit

Thanks. I am already on vacation.

My z has been sitting in my garage for two months now

Miss her so much. Kinda worried about her sitting in garage alone :-(

they have wifi in you're cell?

kenchan · 11-05-2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zcarspirit

Thanks. I am already on vacation.

My z has been sitting in my garage for two months now

Miss her so much. Kinda worried about her sitting in garage alone :-(

too late now. go enjoy the rest of your vac.

11-05-2014, 10:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	The manual has some info about storing. If you are already two months in, sounds like you are just wondering what to expect when you get back. If you didn't disconnect the battery or set the extended storage switch (see manual) the battery will likely be dead. Six months is a long time for gas to sit around if it has not been treated. Your tires might be flat spotted etc. etc. Just be aware when you get back that you shouldn't just fire it up and expect all to be sweetness and light. Do a little maintenance before you road trip it. Links Long term storage advice Extended storage switch DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

11-05-2014, 10:53 AM	#19 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 19	Only thing I didn't see was out her up on jack stands, Will help with flat spots on the tires, The battery , Stabilizer ECT are all things I did storing my summer cars. all tho I would go and start it once every 5 days for 20 mins or so But I'm a weirdo LOL __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

11-05-2014, 03:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Luciano13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 2,130 Drives: 2016 Solid Redz Rep Power: 245	your Z will be fine At least you don't have to walk by your baby several times a day a remembering that you're not able to drive her for 6 month mishuko likes this. __________________ http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...lid-red-z.html Last edited by Luciano13; 11-05-2014 at 03:46 PM.

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damian_mb Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MN Posts: 213 Drives: 12 370z / 13 WRX Rep Power: 12	I store my car for Winter and probably most of summer as well :P :P No issues at all. Outside, car cover.... Indoors, car cover.....