Putting car into storage
Putting car into storage
So it's looking like I'll be putting the RS4 into storage for a few months, prob 9 I'd say.
I've an S3 thats the daily now and a nice secure spot to store the RS.
Couple of questions!
It's just due a service, based on time, not milage.
Would it be worth getting an oil/filter change before packing away. ( bout 4k dune since last service)
Car covers, any recommendations?
This is what I'm thinking
https://www.cover-zone.com/products/car ... n&ptype=32
Leave on wheels, or put up on stands?
Leave sit, or bring for a sneaky spin regularly, it will be. SORN as the tax is 1800 here!
Any other things to consider?
Cheers
I've an S3 thats the daily now and a nice secure spot to store the RS.
Couple of questions!
It's just due a service, based on time, not milage.
Would it be worth getting an oil/filter change before packing away. ( bout 4k dune since last service)
Car covers, any recommendations?
This is what I'm thinking
https://www.cover-zone.com/products/car ... n&ptype=32
Leave on wheels, or put up on stands?
Leave sit, or bring for a sneaky spin regularly, it will be. SORN as the tax is 1800 here!
Any other things to consider?
Cheers
Re: Putting car into storage
Disconnect the battery negative terminal or plug in a trickle charger. I had mine sitting for 7 months while overseas and didn’t do this, had the mrs fire it up a few times but didn’t help. Ended up having to replace the battery.
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Re: Putting car into storage
Yeah, that's something I'll definitely do.
Happened me before but luckily enough I got it covered with a Halfords warranty.
Happened me before but luckily enough I got it covered with a Halfords warranty.
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No other tips?...
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Maybe try this https://www.amazon.co.uk/STA-BIL-22208- ... B00125ZMD2 keeps the fuel fresh up to 24 months apparently!
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What happens to the rsn-e if you unplug the battery?
2007 B7 RS4 Saloon, Phantom Black, Forge Oil Cooler Kit, custom home made air feed, H&R Coilovers, H&R anti roll bars, 10mm H&R Spacers, Milltek decat downpipes, Milltek Non Res Valved Exhaust, Reyland Motorsports front & rear discs with Hel braided Hoses, full underbody overhauled inc powdercoated subframes and arms, 034 solid subframe bushes and every joint, arm or bush replaced.
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Cheers guys.
I have a pioneer head unit in mine at the moment so not sure.
I have a pioneer head unit in mine at the moment so not sure.
Re: Putting car into storage
A decent trickle charger would be a good idea, one that conditions the battery.
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Re: Putting car into storage
Banana in the exhaust
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Mine's on a trickle charge and fires up just fine after long hibernations
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I'd consider putting it on axle stands as tyres do suffer when they don't move at all. Maybe fit a stoplock pro and disconnect the throttle as theft prevention?
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Re: Putting car into storage
Good idea, stands might be the job
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i know nothing about putting her into storage but just thoguht id say hello Mike as seen you were from Ireland too.... wouldnt say there are many of us around the way our country is setup owning such a high cc car
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