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11-08-2016, 09:36 AM | #1 |
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Winter Storage of your Zee..........
I think it's just about time to put my Zee away for the winter up here. I've read up a bit over the years and have my routine. Just wondering what other's do and how over the top you go. I did a quick searc hand didn't see much here. A few things I do noted below.
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11-08-2016, 11:51 AM | #2 |
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Trickle charger is well worth the investment.
Inflate tires to max pressure to avoid flat spots. Open windows halfway. Put in neutral and use wheel chocks. Steel wool in the exhausts to prevent critters from climbing in. |
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11-08-2016, 04:08 PM | #3 |
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Agree about the trickle charger or disconnect battery. I don't bother removing it.
And what is this 'Zee' stuff? It's a Zed 4, for heaven's sake (at least from a Canadian it is - are you an American immigrant?) |
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11-08-2016, 06:06 PM | #4 |
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Well, I keep a cover on it and drive it at least once a month....I think we have varying severities of winter Hmm that is the same plan for all the other seasons too. Ok, fine I do have to deal with the rain, so it stays in the garage on those days.
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11-10-2016, 09:39 AM | #5 |
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I do much of the same that you do; I don't use a trickle charger on the battery either... I pull it out and give it a little recharge in the spring before putting back in.
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11-10-2016, 01:17 PM | #6 |
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My "Zee" 4 winterizing... 10 years going.
40lbs tire pressure Full Tank of Fuel with Redline SI-1 additive Clean BMW (by Battery Tender) Charger BMW Car Cover Garage
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11-10-2016, 01:38 PM | #7 |
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I fill it up
I detail/wax it I cover it I put fresh cab repellent everywhere I start it once a month.. and I wait for clear days and blue skies to come back. I've never had an issue with the battery or tires. |
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I expect that if my car doesn't get tucked away for the winter this weekend, it will next weekend. I'll have to find some excuse for a few spins before then, even if it is getting cold. If there is one thing us Canucks can attest to, these cars have great heaters!
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11-11-2016, 12:25 PM | #10 |
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The moisture has no where to go if the engine isn't run through a full heat cycle regular basis.
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This is what she used to look like for winter. ...now she's cozy & warm all winter in her new digs.
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my '06 M Roadie was a zed my '07 M Coupe is a Zee
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I think there were 127 M coupes came in and they were damn near $70K Can., so no wonder no more were sent here. As used pries dropped, you are probably right - a bunch of US cars were imported. I found a friend a nice M roadster and it turned out to also be a US import.
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I had a similar experience with my SI when I bought it out of the US in 2009. Compared to what was available in Canada, I paid significantly less for a car that was 3 years newer, still under original warranty, lower mileage, way better optioned with a more powerful engine, and in a color I liked better.
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just cleaned the interior and exterior last night, Tues night the cover will go on... sad as well
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11-21-2016, 09:29 AM | #21 |
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Yup - I'm in much the same boat. If not one night this week, then this weekend for sure. Its crazy how much I love driving this car.
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