Today marks one month in storage. :)

I had ankle problems earlier so no biggie was too painful to drive enjoyably anyway.

i leave mine disengaged because it's an outdoor unheated garage. i read about the parking brake 'freezing' to the rotors or getting stuck and seizing up and other problems. the garage my car is being stored in has in-out traffic and coincidental splashes occur. so depends on the circumstances/situation you chose what you deem best.

it all depends on what you're comfortable with and how you've handled it in the past. i've also read differing opinions on different aspects of my post. that is what i do, others will do different, and i'm sure you will probably find a niched version that's suitable for you.

i think one thing everyone will agree with is topping up the tank. :tup:

i liked it for the fact you've driven your z throughout many winters and many km's. unliked for you leaving us for a truck :(

i mean it's more suitable for your current situation but still... would have been awesome to see you keep the car and drive it to 500k ::tiphat:


i ignored that post of yours last month when you mentioned storage... although my deep sea searching in this forum found a few posts by you in regards to winter storage i referred to last year when i put into storage :tup:

yah, ive been storing cars in the winter for decades so i just post wat i do.
as you already know, i too have other hobbies i do in the winter time so it's not a big deal for me to begin with.

not really sure wat caused my ankle to click and pop all of a sudden though.. i think maybe it's from getting older and joint fatigue. :ugh:

unfortunately that's one thing that people don't realize is there is a emporium of information here and general car information here that has been provided by this community... just gotta look hard and ask the right questions.

lol i think your ankle is probably messed up from all the sitting when you do the RC'ing. or maybe it's when you're tinkering with them somehow the pain that should have been in the wrist migrates to the ankle.

now only if our csc problems could migrate to uhh... failing ac line. yea... :eekdance:

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yah, it could be from the RC'ing since i do sit on the floor instead of standing while driving my RC cars. i like watching my cars go around my track at the low vantage point. :D but i have a timer set to stop driving after 10min and rest for a while to minimize fatigue.

as for good tips, yes, i think i've provided hibernation tips like over 30x already here. lol

[QUOTE=mishuko;3344356]i liked it for the fact you've driven your z throughout many winters and many km's. unliked for you leaving us for a truck :(

i mean it's more suitable for your current situation but still... would have been awesome to see you keep the car and drive it to 500k ::tiphat:

I've thought about trying for 500k and keeping the new truck for back up, but 4 cars in my garage is enough. ..if i find another project car i don't have the room. And since i just showed up at home one day with the truck, the wife didn't know, she just seen it in the garage one day...lol she said no mods till the car gets sold. :(

wat? left for truck? :confused: u drive freightliners cross-country now? lol

I still weekend drive my z in the winter. I want to remove the chin spoiler because I fear it will get ripped off and damage the bumper. That's the only real issue I have in snow. Once it packs down it's not too bad.

Does anyone know a way to get the spoiler off without destroying the hardware?

I've left mine on 5 winters in Canada, no problems...I wouldn't worry about it.

Thanks, man. I'll rock it in confidence.

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There is no way I could drive my Z in the snow even if I wanted to.. It's too low lol!

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This is the one good thing about living in Texas, I can drive the fairlady any day of the yr

i've had 2 nightmares recently about driving my z in snow conditions and crashing.

i took it as a sign not to :tiphat:

OK, ice and snows hit some parts of southern Ontario. I think the time has come for the Zs winter hibernation.

what is this snow u speak of..my biggest problem is which SPF to wear while cruising with the windows down year round:wtf2:just kidding, lighten up.

I grew up in the East,snows all the time..thats why i moved..

Sadly, I put mine up for the winter this weekend... just in time as the snow is flying in CNY this morning. :shakes head:

The Z had winter set installed this past Friday. Today is the first time my wife drove it to work on that set.

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Its tucked up for now although its going for a service next month

I will take snow and ice over earthquakes and tsunamis, any day.

Going to go buy a 400$ winter P.O.S. tomorrow so I can put the Z to bed. xD

Hopefully it can last all winter haha.

Good luck! Hopefully you can find something reliable!

Word... I paid 2700 for mine and I'm JUST getting it running! Lol


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The problem with buying a cheap beater for the winter is that is when you really need something reliable. Who wants to be stranded out in the cold. I got lucky...my folks hardly ever drive in the winter so I use their Toyota for my winter car.

I agree, but it's a gamble my wallet must take, that or attempt to drive my Z in the North East Ohio snow... on sport tires... O.O''

Don't worry. I found a 2003 Mazda protege with 180k miles. It is super rusty but runs like a champ. There have already been some really cold mornings and it has fired up right away. I always reccomend getting a Honda, Mazda, Toyota or something similar