S2000 Talk Discussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it.

1 year storage of s2k

Old 09-07-2011, 08:10 AM
  #11  

 
caleb2483's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

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?
Old 09-07-2011, 12:36 PM
  #12  
Registered User
 
Jazzman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: N. Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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.

-jazzman
Old 09-07-2011, 03:41 PM
  #13  
Registered User
 
Likeawind's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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?
Old 09-08-2011, 08:43 AM
  #14  

 
caleb2483's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

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.
Old 09-08-2011, 10:17 AM
  #15  
Registered User
 
Jazzman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: N. Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Can't believe those tires stands are $250.
The manual recommends jackstands, much cheaper.


-jazzman
Old 09-09-2011, 11:51 AM
  #16  

 
dfvs2k's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: The Woodlands TX/Rio P PR
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

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!!!
Old 09-09-2011, 12:16 PM
  #17  

 
TheLast13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Akron, Ohio
Posts: 1,833
Received 4 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by leeK9
one word

CARCOON



Price??
Old 09-09-2011, 12:24 PM
  #18  
Registered User
 
Jazzman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: N. Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Carcoon is about a thousand dollars. I checked.


-jazzman
Old 09-09-2011, 12:27 PM
  #19  
Former Moderator

 
Mocky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 105,814
Received 139 Likes on 115 Posts
Default

^ yup.. $1k

http://www.carcoonusa.com/Products/S...idCategory=513
Old 09-09-2011, 12:28 PM
  #20  
Former Moderator

 
Mocky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 105,814
Received 139 Likes on 115 Posts
Default

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

Quick Reply: 1 year storage of s2k



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:32 AM.