Sayonara 'til Spring...[Winterization Content]

Raek · 12-14-2014, 10:19 PM

Well, I took the ol' lady out for one final drive today.

Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr

First, I figured I'd add to all the other YouTube exhaust clips out there, and made a 'cold start' video.

Then, I drove around for a few miles, got it up to temp and filled the tank at the local Shell.

Then, it was back home to go through the steps.

Over Inflation:

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Flatstoppers:

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Some mouse repellent for the engine bay and cabin (yeah, I'm wearing fingerless gloves. no, I'm not that tough):

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Battery Tender:

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Stabilizer and a quick run for about five minutes:

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And, finally the cover:

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Kinda sad, but I managed to get it in storage and still have under 10k miles. I've only driven it a few hundred miles since ownership. So, come Spring, it'll feel like a new car again/still!

Hopefully the start-up will be nice and smooth. Til then, I'll be lurking/learning/contributing!

Alen E90 · 12-15-2014, 02:05 AM

very nice thread, thanks for sharing

s85e90 · 12-15-2014, 10:18 AM

I don't know how you guys put these cars away without using them. More power to you.

dj_dub · 12-15-2014, 11:27 AM

Sad that you have to do that...thank God I don't. lol At least you're doing it right though!

PS: I think there's a better ground location for your battery tender...at least, this is the one I use...(not my pic)

Raek · 12-15-2014, 03:49 PM

Yeah, I was actually thinking of going out and looking for a better spot. Thanks!

And, trust me, as soon as I put it away I got sad. However, it gives me something to look forward to. In the meantime, I have this for blasting around the snow in:

Best part it, if it gets salty...a rag and some windex does wonders

10633462_10152295291036316_8745873764333840295_o by raek6g6, on Flickr

dj_dub · 12-15-2014, 04:59 PM

Nice...I've always wanted a MkI Audi TT 1.8T Quattro as a project car.

Denk · 12-15-2014, 07:30 PM

I'm so glad I can drive mine enthusiastically year round...withdrawal would be a bitch!

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Raek Major 901 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Sayonara 'til Spring...[Winterization Content] Well, I took the ol' lady out for one final drive today. Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr First, I figured I'd add to all the other YouTube exhaust clips out there, and made a 'cold start' video. Then, I drove around for a few miles, got it up to temp and filled the tank at the local Shell. Then, it was back home to go through the steps. Over Inflation: Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr Flatstoppers: Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr Some mouse repellent for the engine bay and cabin (yeah, I'm wearing fingerless gloves. no, I'm not that tough): Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr Battery Tender: Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr Stabilizer and a quick run for about five minutes: Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr And, finally the cover: Untitled by raek6g6, on Flickr Kinda sad, but I managed to get it in storage and still have under 10k miles. I've only driven it a few hundred miles since ownership. So, come Spring, it'll feel like a new car again/still! Hopefully the start-up will be nice and smooth. Til then, I'll be lurking/learning/contributing!
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Raek Major 901 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Yeah, I was actually thinking of going out and looking for a better spot. Thanks! And, trust me, as soon as I put it away I got sad. However, it gives me something to look forward to. In the meantime, I have this for blasting around the snow in: Best part it, if it gets salty...a rag and some windex does wonders 10633462_10152295291036316_8745873764333840295_o by raek6g6, on Flickr
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