The things I noticed were no need to over inflate the tires . Preferably raise the vehicle off the suspension taking the weight off the tires. I have always, as I have mentioned in previous posts, put any vehicle that I have stored up on blocks which is the same as using axle stands which they recommend.
Over inflating tires makes the contact patch less, so less flat spotting. I stopped doing it as the car wasn't stored long enough to make any difference whatsoever. Also, raising the vehicle on axle stands takes weight off the suspension, not sure how you put a car on blocks, but if it's the tires on blocks then it's not the same. Please explain how you do it if it's not just under the tires.
I use two jacks and raise one side at a time alternating from one jack to the other so it raises evenly. Then I place wooden blocks under the frame each side of the jacks which are only about 2 inches wide at the contact point. Just high enough so that the tires are just brushing the ground. Then do the other side. Pretty quick and pretty easy. This is the type of jack that I use. I have obviously never had a flat spot. It also takes the weight off of the suspension which can’t hurt. Mind you if I lived in the sub tropics like some of you folks I don’t know that I would bother either but here it’s about 6 months parked.
I searched for pictures of cars up on blocks and 90% show the blocks under the tires which is completely useless and that’s being generous ,lol. The blocks support the frame. Similar to this photo. No need to remove the wheels. Although I put blocks at each end of the frame as well as the middle for better support. I have some 2 foot lengths of 10x10 and thinner shims as required Takes half an hour twice a year. Or half a bottle of good red ….
Ya. Because mine is stored for 6 months or so I pull the battery out because I don’t use heated storage. I put mine in a reinforced Shelter Logic with a weather proof cover as my real garage is more of a recreation area with a 10 foot snooker table, stereo etc. I unfortunately don’t have the room to expand my garage or put up another. And yes oil change in the spring.Call me crazy .... but all i do is detail the car .... plug in the tender and cover it ... have done the same thing for 3 seasons ... no issues .... dont change the oil .... always do a fresh oil change at the start of the driving season
Snooker ... mabe a glass of bourbon during the winter months and the Vette sleeping nearby ... can life get any better ?
I just got back from an evening drive and noticed the milage is now at 4940 km . That’s since May 15 . Loved every km of it . Very nice vehicle to drive as you well know. Plenty of torque but certainly not too much ! But more than adequate. I have visions of Lingenfelter Roots blowers somewhere down the road and it’s not even Christmas yet, lol . And I know there are those who like their bourbon but for me……Snooker ... mabe a glass of bourbon during the winter months and the Vette sleeping nearby ... can life get any better ?
Now that you have had the Vette for pretty much a full summer ... hope it exceeded your expectations !
Well, too bad. I will remove it, will it help you believe it ?
