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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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Six weeks ago I purchased a stunning '07 NFR S2000. I had 6 weeks of complete bliss. Problem is, the time flew by and yesterday I had to put it away to hibernate for the Canadian winter.

My routine in absolute order was:

-Had oil changed
-Professionally claybared, polished and waxed.
-Added fuel stabilizer
-Removed everything from interior
-Tire pressure to 40 PSI
-Cleaned in and out
-Lubed doors and top seales with Shin-Etsu Grease
-Put heater on cool and floor vents, fresh air selection.
-Parked on Rubber mats in garage
-Bricks behind all tires
-Put shifter in reverse and no handbrake
-Intall battery charger to battery in car (Cteck 3300)
-Rags under wipers
-Stuffed exaust pipes
-Put car cover on.

Things I forgot to do, damn it!

-Lube trunk and hood seals with the Shin-Etsu Grease, I only lubed to doors and top seals
-Run Air Conditioner on last drive.
Hopefully these missed items won't be a big deal, thoughts??

I'm a little bummed out right now as I only had a short time with the car this year. This is going to be a loooooooooong winter. Any ideas to pass the time?

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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Shop for goodies for the car when she comes out of hibernation! Oh, and don't worry about the things you think you missed, they are trivial.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Move to Las Vegas and drive with top down all year round!
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Did you fill the tank?
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark355
Did you fill the tank?
Yes, I filled the tank and added Stabil (fuel stabilizer) and let run for about 5 min.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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Your car looks great!
I am about to do the same, having bought mine August 1st.

Your list lioks like the manual, very good.


Can't wait until Spring!


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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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I add an absorbant device.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Wow! With your car looking that great, it will definitely be a long winter. I just moved to Cali from the east coast to solve the problem myself.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Passing the time? Buy a 1st gen WRX or Evo and go snow drifting
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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I would remove all of those long handled tools off that wall...don't wanna dent that nice body!
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