Was just wondering, if it would be ok to leave the car outside parked with a car cover for the winter? I'm in NY, so it does snow.

Would moisture being trapped under the car cover be a problem?

It's going to be my first winter with the S2k, and I'll probably be driving my other car during the winter.

 

In VA we don't get that much snow, but I have the same concern. It does get cold and our car's tires don't do well when temps go below 40deg.

 

What do you mean trying to mess up our summer by talking about winter!?!

That's at least 4 months away so just relax and enjoy the moment.

 

lol..i live in florida...so this car drives all season.

 

Where abouts in NY, it's sort of a big place...

What you want to do is go to someplace like www.autoanything.com and look at the covers they offer. You want to buy THE BEST for outdoor protection. The thing you want to make sure is the cover has a soft lining, this helps reduce paint damage.

The car has to be perfectly clean before the cover is put on, and never take the cover off when it has snow on it or is even wet, this is just asking for problems. You want to secure the cover down, not just toss it over the car and rely on its elastic to keep it tight, most quality outside covers have grommet holes, they are there for a reason, tie it down, I just tied bricks to ropes and ran the ropes through the grommet holes and the weight of the bricks worked perfect.

BTW- this was stored outside in the snow for 2 winters, and it's not looking too bad

 

This is the one to buy...

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Need some time to do the shopping, ya know?!


None of you guys mentioned the OEM car cover. So is that not good enough??

Thanks for all the info, btw!

 

For what you want a cover to do that OEM one is a piece of crap! Would you go outside in the rain to stay dry wearing a long sleeve cotten t-shirt or a raincoat? Just asking...

 

Do what Triple-H said. Get a QUALITY fitted cover made specifically for the S2000. Anything less will do more harm than good. +1 on Covercraft. They make the best covers out there (at least for the S2000). The OEM cover is not designed to protect the car against the elements. It is more of a dust cover.

I prefer NOAH to Weathershield, personally. It is bulkier and slightly less protective in weather. But it is also heavier so it protects against impacts better...snowballs, wind-blown debris, etc. Also it is about a hundred dollars cheaper. I have owned and used Covercraft covers made from both and even though the NOAH covers take up a LOT more room when stowed, I still find them easier to manage and every bit as effective as Weathershield.

Also before you put up the car for the winter I would:
Remove the battery and store it inside, unless you plan to start the car once or twice a week. If you do pull the battery you will want to keep it on a trickle charger designed to protect the battery charge over long periods. They aren't that expensive...cheaper than buying a replacement battery next spring. (Be sure you have the radio codes.)

Remove the tires and wheels and put the car on blocks, if possible, then store the tires inside or in a garage or shed.

Drain the gas tank or at least add some fuel stabilizer.

Change the oil and filter.

Check the coolant.

Drain the windshield washer reservoir.

Wash, claybar and wax the car.

Apply a good quality dressing to door seals, windshield gaskets, etc.

Remove the wipers and store them inside.

 

I live in California so I'm going to be driving this car all year long, but during the winter, I want to get a hardtop though. I think that's what you should invest in.