Who Puts Their Z Away For The Winter?

unijabnx · 03-07-2017, 08:58 AM

Not voluntary....

The body shop and dealership has had my car since Jan.... damn deer.

MacCool · 03-07-2017, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mults

This is mine every year from about November through April...in this picture, the cover or the trickle charger are not on yet.
So, every time I go in and out of the garage I get to see this.

Here in central Minnesota, typically the same. This year, however, I actually was able to drive the thing for a few days in February, and for the first several days of March. Was planning on driving to work today, but it apparently snowed overnight. Should be able to drive tomorrow, according to the Weather Channel.

skidad62 · 04-16-2017, 07:54 PM

I live in Canada's snowiest city... no option but to hardpark from Nov 1 until April

OldGuyFla · 04-17-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by skidad62

I live in Canada's snowiest city... no option but to hardpark from Nov 1 until April

Now that's a lot of snow!

nice Z!

mults · 04-18-2017, 03:39 PM

I just took mine out of storage on Easter Sunday, so the Z has "risen". Started right up just as always, and I keep forgetting how fun it is to drive. It sucks that it has to be stored from November until April, but that's the price you pay for living where it snows. Glad to be driving her again...

LennyK · 05-30-2017, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Don-MT

I've stored many vehicles ... Leave the key in the keygina.

Me Too - BUT - You leave the "Smart Key" in the Dash / Hole / Thingy / Place ???

ZoomZ · 05-30-2017, 01:58 PM

Few things extra I did. Bought a good Cover. Not e-bay or Nissan or Amazon. COVERCRAFT. It is a custom fit, quality materials and workmanship. Most importantly, they are designed to breathe. Many options. Not cheap.

You do not need to disconnect battery. I charge through the OBDII test port with an adapter. There are two pins direct to ground and battery. Get a good SMART charger that maintains as well as charges. (NOCO or CTEK)

Oil change, wax and fill up. No need for Stabil.

Eagle · 06-01-2017, 05:40 PM

I don't understand the question...what's winter? Is that the thing that happens when Santa Claus visits in his shorts, flip flops and sunglasses?

mults · 06-02-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

I don't understand the question...what's winter? Is that the thing that happens when Santa Claus visits in his shorts, flip flops and sunglasses?

In your neck of the woods, it's the period between the rain and forest fires

CJ21 · 08-01-2017, 11:22 AM

370 370zzz.jpg
Just got my 370z but it will be parked in the winter time for sure..

brileafe · 02-02-2018, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlWhite55

I'm about 90 days into owning my first Z - bought it at beginning of Nov and thought I'd have to put it away immediately - but, we got an extra month of beautiful summer/fall weather - so, just now putting it away (sad face)

Clay barred. 12 Month paint sealant. Car cover. Will be inside.

Plan on starting it once a week or so - if nothing else just to sit in it and listen to it idle! (happy face)

Anything else/special I need to know? Anything else I should do?

Thanks in advance all!

My Z in hibernation

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Baronsmokes · 02-02-2018, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlWhite55

I'm about 90 days into owning my first Z - bought it at beginning of Nov and thought I'd have to put it away immediately - but, we got an extra month of beautiful summer/fall weather - so, just now putting it away (sad face)

Clay barred. 12 Month paint sealant. Car cover. Will be inside.

Plan on starting it once a week or so - if nothing else just to sit in it and listen to it idle! (happy face)

Anything else/special I need to know? Anything else I should do?

Thanks in advance all!

Cold climate.Store Nov. thru April.I use seafoam in tank.
Best part of winter is time to do the Mods for spring.

Dasmoofler · 02-18-2018, 02:34 PM

Since the Z is my only vehicle I am forced to struggle through the Milwaukee winter. Not fun.

*J*ap***V*et* · 02-18-2018, 04:19 PM

I would if I could....my 70 is a daily!

03-07-2017, 08:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
unijabnx Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NC Posts: 50 Drives: 2016 Sport Rep Power: 9	Not voluntary.... The body shop and dealership has had my car since Jan.... damn deer. PearlWhite55 likes this.

04-16-2017, 07:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
skidad62 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 214 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 12	I live in Canada's snowiest city... no option but to hardpark from Nov 1 until April Bummer and PearlWhite55 like this. __________________ 2010 370Z Black Cherry Roadster Touring Sport 2003 Mustang Vortech YSI 640 rwhp - sold but not forgotten

04-18-2017, 03:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
mults A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 69 Posts: 1,830 Drives: 2010 (40th) #706 Rep Power: 16886	I just took mine out of storage on Easter Sunday, so the Z has "risen". Started right up just as always, and I keep forgetting how fun it is to drive. It sucks that it has to be stored from November until April, but that's the price you pay for living where it snows. Glad to be driving her again... PearlWhite55 likes this. __________________ mults 40th Anniversary 'Z', 312.06HP/260.58TQ (Dynosty EcuTek Tune) Build Date/Number: 1/27/2010 #706 Berk HFC + CBE, R2C CAI, Clear Bra, Cleveland Z Club

06-01-2017, 05:40 PM	#23 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 885 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	I don't understand the question...what's winter? Is that the thing that happens when Santa Claus visits in his shorts, flip flops and sunglasses? __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

02-18-2018, 02:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
Dasmoofler Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southeast WI Posts: 8 Drives: 2011 370Z Automatic Rep Power: 8	Year round Since the Z is my only vehicle I am forced to struggle through the Milwaukee winter. Not fun. Jap**Vet* likes this.

05-30-2017, 01:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
ZoomZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 760 Drives: 17' 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 40617	Few things extra I did. Bought a good Cover. Not e-bay or Nissan or Amazon. COVERCRAFT. It is a custom fit, quality materials and workmanship. Most importantly, they are designed to breathe. Many options. Not cheap. You do not need to disconnect battery. I charge through the OBDII test port with an adapter. There are two pins direct to ground and battery. Get a good SMART charger that maintains as well as charges. (NOCO or CTEK) Oil change, wax and fill up. No need for Stabil.

08-01-2017, 11:22 AM	#25 (permalink)
CJ21 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Delaware Posts: 4 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport Rep Power: 8	370 370zzz.jpg Just got my 370z but it will be parked in the winter time for sure..

02-18-2018, 04:19 PM	#29 (permalink)
Jap**Vet* Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Illinois Posts: 479 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 115134	I would if I could....my 70 is a daily!

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