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      11-10-2010, 01:02 PM   #23
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Storage question

Does anyone here leave the windows down slightly or the doors/hatch slightly ajar to relieve compression on the gaskets/weather striping? I've had a few rather aged cars in the past, and it seems that after years and years of having the doors shut, the seals can get flattened. Even though our cars are young, I'm still doing this - it's actually the main reason I do cover it because the cover will keep dust and crud from getting into the interior.

It's a simple enough thing to do, just thought I'd throw it out there.
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      11-10-2010, 05:08 PM   #24
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      11-14-2010, 02:29 PM   #25
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Parked mine with car cover just over a week ago...drove it to work on a Monday...awesome warm day...the next day...rain and snow...lots of it...so it won't see the light of day until the spring.

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I bought a battery charger....but it seems the search on this forum is not clear on if to remove battery or not. I do NOT want to take it to the dealer in the spring to reset anything if possible. Any clear answers?
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      11-14-2010, 06:22 PM   #26
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Parked mine with car cover just over a week ago...drove it to work on a Monday...awesome warm day...the next day...rain and snow...lots of it...so it won't see the light of day until the spring.

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I bought a battery charger....but it seems the search on this forum is not clear on if to remove battery or not. I do NOT want to take it to the dealer in the spring to reset anything if possible. Any clear answers?
I have a Battery Tender Plus. This is what the BMW charger is,just rebranded. I also have the cig plug adaptor. I just plug it in and leave it. No need to take or disconnect battery from car. Works awesome.

http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-1-25a.html

http://batterytender.com/accessories...r-adaptor.html
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      11-14-2010, 06:32 PM   #27
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Make sure you use a quality voltage regulated tender.
A normal battery charger is not what you want to use.
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      11-15-2010, 09:31 PM   #28
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Ugh....moronic town I pass thru on my daily commute already started salting. Guess I'm done DD'ing my M.
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      11-16-2010, 06:23 AM   #29
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Make sure you use a quality voltage regulated tender.
A normal battery charger is not what you want to use.
Thanks.... I think I will return what I bought and look for one that is more in line with the 'tender' style versus a charger.

Thanks,
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How bad is it to drive in the winter with the Z4M?
I drove my RX8 last winter without any problems. Just wondering how much worse it would be!
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How bad is it to drive in the winter with the Z4M?
I drove my RX8 last winter without any problems. Just wondering how much worse it would be!
With snows not too bad as long as < 4" on the ground...
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      11-22-2010, 09:29 AM   #32
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I put my Z4 in storage on Friday past. Although I'll miss the car terribly, there's no way I would ever subject it to an east coast winter!
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      11-23-2010, 07:33 AM   #34
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^ reminds me....
I have some Z4 rubber mats to post FS (from my old car)
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      11-23-2010, 07:20 PM   #35
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^ reminds me....
I have some Z4 rubber mats to post FS (from my old car)
Put my OE Non M mats up too!
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Installed my winter tires last week... Still drive it from time to time... come January, I will garage it for a month at a time with proper set-up. The long wait till the next tracking season is well under way.
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Thinking im gonna store mine, this will be the first car i ever stored so im a newbie,

Do you guys wash your cars prior to putting the cover on them?

Does a place like Canadian Tire sell these Battery Tenders?

Should i take my wheels off and leave the car on stands if im storing it from now until spring?
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      12-04-2010, 08:06 PM   #38
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Do you guys wash your cars prior to putting the cover on them?
Yes, covers will pick up dirt and scratch.

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Does a place like Canadian Tire sell these Battery Tenders?
They sell a variant, which is just as good.

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Should i take my wheels off and leave the car on stands if im storing it from now until spring?
No, suspension isn't meant to sit like that.

Leaving a car parked for six months isn't really 'storage.' Wash it, change the oil, disconnect the battery and put it on a float charger, inflate the tires to proper psi and forget about it.
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What about fuel? I was planning on storing mine as well. Should any kind of fuel stabilizer be added or suggestions as to how much gas should be left in the tank at the time of storage?
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Thinking im gonna store mine, this will be the first car i ever stored so im a newbie,

Do you guys wash your cars prior to putting the cover on them?
Clean & detail thoroughly; make sure it's dry before covering.

Does a place like Canadian Tire sell these Battery Tenders?
None that I would trust.
Dealer sells rebranded Battery tender.
I have a Battery Tender, but CTech seems to be the one of choice now.
Online, ebay stores, amazon etc are the best bet.

Should i take my wheels off and leave the car on stands if im storing it from now until spring?
No, it's not good to let the suspension hang. Just fill the tires up to at aprox 40lbs.

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I've been storing them for 35 years now. Older cars needed fuel stabilizer.

The systems today are well sealed so low chance for moisture. The fuel will get somewhat stale without the stabilizer but isn't harmful and you'll burn through it in the spring. The alternative is to use a stabilizer but there is a small risk of damaging a cat or a sensor if you do -at least that was reported directly to me by Infiniti. There aren't any auto manufacturers I'm aware of that recommend using stabilizer for that reason. To me though a fuel injector cleaner must be a lot more harsh.

Top up your tank to minimize moisture being able to form and you're good to go.


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      12-05-2010, 02:32 PM   #42
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^anytime. Mine will definitely be going to sleep by this coming weekend too.
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      12-06-2010, 06:48 PM   #44
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You can order direct from Batterytender too. The BMW branded model is a little more but I figured at least if it fails I can count on some support from the motherland.
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