HOW DO YOU STORE YOUR BELOVED

[shadow worrior]

Hi all just would like to know how would one go about storing ones car
as I will be away for 4 weeks at first back for 8 days and the gone again for 3 months
CAR SPEC :is a 2003 E46 330d
what one must do like dissconect batery drain all fluids ect advice will be really apreciated
and will be kept in a locked garadge with 6 boerbulls and a wife with itchy trigger finger guarding it :mmm::bat:

 

[Hellas]

No oil/liquid draining needed. Just disconnect the battery and you will be fine. Remember to feed the dogs though

Alternatively, leave the car as is and let the wife just start the car for 15 minutes or so every week, to keep the juices flowing. :thumbsup:

 

[BMW M]

THe manual has very detailed instructions for storgae, but I agree with Hellas. If the wife is at home, let her start her every now and then.

 

[msm]

I've got a CTEK battery conditioner which I use when I leave the car/bike standing for over a week or so. However, I've only got one which I alternate between the cars and bike ... showed my SO how to use it when I'm away.

 

[zaleonardz]

If you have 4 tressels, try and lift the tires off the ground, although it should not matter for such a short time.

Moving the car a few cm will also help.

 

[CLASSICMAN]

I would suggest using the c-tek, they are not expensive at all. As a general rule of thumb, tyres will start developing flat spots after 2 months of the car standing. The longer the car stands, the worse it gets and the sidewalls start deforming as well. Jacking the car up isn't the greatest idea either. A suspension is designed to work under load, and having the suspension "hanging" for long periods of time won't do the bushes much good. I can recommend Tire-Shoes as a solution. Alternatively, can your wife (or some other trusted soul) not take the car for a short spin evry couple of weeks?

 

[Hellas]

Interesting concept this Tire-Shoe. One should be able to manufacture this yourself?

 

[Sankekur]

It shouldn't be too hard to make something like that out of wood of you have the tools and skills.

 

[Hellas]

It's all about giving the tyre added support to prevent a flat spot from forming. I think first prize in long term storage which would benefit tyres and suspension alike, would be to remove the wheels and place dummy wheels/rims under the car.

But if we start talking about that, then we move into the longterm storage field of removing fluids and prepping rubbers etc, so I guess you have to find the term vs effort that works for your scenario.

 

[Sankekur]

You could also make jack stand that bold onto the wheel hubs then the suspension will be under its usual load and the tyres will be safe, but this might be harder to do and take up more space.

 

[Hellas]

You could also make jack stand that bold onto the wheel hubs then the suspension will be under its usual load and the tyres will be safe, but this might be harder to do and take up more space.

I also thought of this, but take the time and effort and materials to make this (or the cost to buy it), you could simply get a sacrificial set of mags and tyres for the car to stand on. Even some worn tyres. At least then the car is still mobile if you need to move it out of the way etc.

 

[StK]

Good it will be in a locked garage because you need to leave the handbrake OFF as these tend to seize if the car is left for a long period of time-especially in the Natal weather

 

[Sankekur]

You could also make jack stand that bold onto the wheel hubs then the suspension will be under its usual load and the tyres will be safe, but this might be harder to do and take up more space.

I also thought of this, but take the time and effort and materials to make this (or the cost to buy it), you could simply get a sacrificial set of mags and tyres for the car to stand on. Even some worn tyres. At least then the car is still mobile if you need to move it out of the way etc.

Exactly, I think in the end it all probably depends on how geeky you want to be about the whole thing In most cases the spare rims will work fine, I was just thinking from my perspective, as I would need to get a set of 17'' wheels, else wouldn't fit over my brakes

 

[Hellas]

as I would need to get a set of 17'' wheels, else wouldn't fit over my brakes

Now you're just showing off imp:

 

[CLASSICMAN]

R2,500 for a set of 4 solid rubber pads (5Kg each) is probably less than the cost of 1 tyre on some of your cars!

I've even heard of guys using these to anchor into the floor in strategic spots to stop the wife from bumping into the front wall of the garage.....

 

[Hellas]

For R2500 you could get a secondhand set to rest the car on. As for the 'wife stopper' trick, my dad had been using a piece of 2x4 for years now. Works like a charm.

 

[Sankekur]

as I would need to get a set of 17'' wheels, else wouldn't fit over my brakes

Now you're just showing off imp:

Yes, yes I am, I am sure there would be lots of other people that would also like to have this "problem"

 

[CLASSICMAN]

Geez, for guys who drive a premium brand of car, you guys are quite snoep hey!

 

[Hellas]

Geez, for guys who drive a premium brand of car, you guys are quite snoep hey!

Lol, Classicman! Nope, we are just the proof that BMW need not (and are not) expensive to own and maintain

 

[Sankekur]

This is a big misconception, people think I have money because I drive a BMW but in actual fact I don't have any money because I drive a BMW.