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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Conedodger
Definitely use Stabil and fill the gas tank to prevent condensation and rust.

Put a tablespoon of oil in each cylinder. Crank it for a couple of seconds without the plugs in to distribute the oil.

which stabilizar do you recommend? do you just put it in the gas tank after the fill up/storage?

and how do you put in tablespoon of oil in each cylinder? i'm guessing removing the valve cover and pouring oil?

and cranking (im assuming starting the car with the key?) w/o the plugs seem to be dangerous to the engine, no?
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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Since seals can dry from no use, it would be great to have someone start it monthly (according to owners manual)
They also recommend jack stands.

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Old Sep 7, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Some really useful advises, I'll be storing mine for the winter. My car came with doly for each tire to move the car around without firing it up, anyone ever used the dolies?
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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i've used dolies at work... they work well, really easy to use. but i think if you leave it too long, they will also get create "flat" spots on your tires because the pick up points are two bars in the front of the tire and rear of the tire, suspending the center.

the tire curve stand seems to be the best solution from no flat spot on tires.
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Old Sep 8, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Can't believe those tires stands are $250.
The manual recommends jackstands, much cheaper.


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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Use jack stands and fill up tires with air. Plug the exhaust pipes. Fill up the baby. Lube all rubber gaskets prior to storage. Crack windows slightly. Change oil and fluids. Disconnect battery. Good luck!!!
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by leeK9
one word

CARCOON



Price??
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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Carcoon is about a thousand dollars. I checked.


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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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^ yup.. $1k

http://www.carcoonusa.com/Products/S...idCategory=513
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Old Sep 9, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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or this.. car capsule..it's around $350

http://www.carcapsule.com/ORDER_the_CarCapsule.htm


i'm not sure what the dimensions are for the s2000 but this looks like an option as well
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