As I was driving a few days ago in the nite, I said to myself...damn, I can't wait to get my car out again!

Saying that, a few things that will be done as soon as my car comes out...

1. Repair that dent and gashed rear bumper that some hit-n-run idiot gave me.
2. Zaino the car.
3. Clean the interior (again!).
4. Install the aftermarket front separates that have been sitting in my basement for ages.
5. Wash down the engine bay (never done that yet).

I have never spray any silicone on the boots before on the car. Should I even though I don't drive it in winter?

Ahh, the pain is killing me

 

Spring is so close, yet as we Albertans know, oh so far away. There are always tasks to do, even for those of us who don't drive our cars in the winter.

As for putting silicone on the boots and other rubber components, I would suggest this is a good idea, despite how frequently or infrequently the car gets driven. Some would argue that rubber boots for instance, can develop a "memory" effect, whereby they develop a certain shape or form by sitting in the same place for a long time. Almost analogous to flat spotting on tires I suppose. As such, when the car is driven for the first time, these hardened, moulded boots to flex into various positions, they can crack easier, leading to costly repairs. Spraying silicone on them keeps the nice and pliable, discouraging cracking, and helping them last longer.

My 2c
Asif

 

Being a daily driver, mine gets the silicone treatment at the beginning of winter and at the beginning of spring when the tire change happens - easiest when the wheels are off.

 

Ah quit complaining Seks . Slap some Blizzaks on and enjoy a little drifting . I'll admit though, I can't wait for Spring to come around as well.

Xviper, so for so good with WS-50's! Albeit, the back does tend to step out on snowy, icy roads pretty frequently even with a little bit of throttle but it's still very stable. I do miss hearing V-tec though

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by S2000_rider
Ah quit complaining Seks .

 

nice !!

 

s2000_rider: have you been out today (sunday)? Just nasty out there, lots of rocks and sand that been laid down by the sanding trucks last nite, the roads are wet from the melting ice, just plain bad. Make sure your windshield washer fluid is topped up!

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Seks
s2000_rider: have you been out today (sunday)?

 

I can't wait for spring either... Getting tired of riding the bike around the parkade!

 

Hey Gary,

Thanks again for taking care of my car . Any idea as to where I can pick up those Hawk pads you mentioned?

Thanks!