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Hello fellow SAU'ers,

unfortunately my GTR will have to be put in to hibernation for 6-8 months as I'll be in between garages (building new house....)

So I am putting the car into storage for that period of time.

Any tips and advice for leaving the car to ensure it stays 'healthy' are appreciated.

In particular - can anyone suggest a good car cover ??

Cheers and Thanks

The Baron

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There is a mob that do custom car covers, I've been meaning to enquire about one for an r32, they are fitted like the ones that come with ferraris I believe

Also some fuel saver like sta-bil in the tank to stop the fuel going bad. Trickle charger or d/c the battery.

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Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR

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There is a mob that do custom car covers, I've been meaning to enquire about one for an r32, they are fitted like the ones that come with ferraris I believe.

Covercraft...........

I have one of these for my ADM R32........... http://www.covercraft-pacificshop.com/carcovers/form_fit_indoor_covers.html

Cheers,

Bob.

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gotRICE?

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You dont need to go too crazy like some do.

If its inside and dry, any car cover will work.

I had my Skyline parked up for 2 years when i left NZ for Perth temporarily. Was only driven by me once every 6-8 months.

All i did was disconnect battery, chocked the wheels with handbrake off, low fuel, and a cheap Repco car cover. (garaged)

Started first turn every time. Instant oil pressure. No trickle charging or anything.

The first stint i went as far as putting the stock rims back on to avoid flatspotting my good tires. But in the end i got lazy and just bumped up the tire pressure. Never had an issue with the RE002's that were on there.

Some people get overly paranoid. each to their own obviously. But you dont need to go absolutely crazy.

Do whatever makes you comfortable!

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markgrogan Newbie

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Ensure the engine oil and gas tanks are cleared out before you put the car up into storage to avoid any potential freezing or hardening of the liquids. A car cover should also be mandatory even if you are already putting the car up in storage. Sometimes fine particles inside the unit itself can still be up for some exterior damage, though not so major of course.

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