I looking at taking my S off the road for 6 months over the winter and would like some advice on this.

The car will unfortunately be outside on driveway but will have soft top cover on. Is there a full body cover that can be used or would this add to the moisture being kept around the body?

I will be putting it on axle stands so tyres will be off the ground.

Do I disconnect the battery or just trickle charge every month?

I have read on here that I should not start the engine till I am ready to take it out of hibernation, as running it for 20 minutes every few weeks can actually do more harm?

Is there anything else that needs to be done?

 

I wouldn't leave up on axle stands outside. Not if you are fond of your wheels. Pump the tyres up to their max PSI,

I wouldn't bother with a full car cover. In strong wind it will marr the paint and give cats something to shelter under.

Battery wise if you disconnect it you lose your alarm (correct me if I'm wrong anyone), might be worth checking if that affects insurance even if you're comfortable with it.

As for the starting it doing harm, well it won't do as much as starting it and using every day like it's designed for but it won't do it any good.

Last tip I'd give is don't leave the handbrake on as the rears are too prone to binding. Leave it in gear and chock it.

 

its worth investing in some chemical dehumidifiers. they are relatively cheap and save a whole load of grief with condensation and mould, particularly if you have a cover on.

 

Charge the battery every 3 to 4 weeks. I have an excellent solar charger I built my self that works. I normally squirt a little oil into the cylinders & turn the engine over with the plugs out but connected to the ht leads & earthed so the ht is discharged before I start it in the spring. I have an excellent tailored breathable full cover that straps on to the car. I have used it for several years without any problems at all. Where are you in the UK as I have a spare you could possibly borrow?

 

Can you leave it on trickle the entire time?

 

Depending on the charger, yes. I have an Optimate charger which is designed to be left on the battery.

 

Thank you for the kind offer, I live in Wiltshire but travel to Oxford daily to work.

 

I use the Storm Force 4 layer cover with anti-tampert alarm from Cover-Zone. No problems yet with it. Its made from Goretex so it breathes.

 

I would leave it on charge then mate. Your brakes will be a mess though after 6 months, not sure what you could do about that. You could also turn it over without a spark to pump oil round occasionally

 

Does anyone know what I can do to stop the brakes seizing?