Garage Storage

[MadMax]

Need some advice from the experts. I'm purchasing a new GT500 and I do have a garage but it is what I would consider a breezeway garage as to where the front is completely open with no doors. I'm trying to look into getting it enclosed but one quote came back at 20K to do it. With that said I'm looking for ideas on how I should store the car with the way it is currently. I plan to drive it as much as I can but I'm not sure on temperature with these Pilot Sport 4S tires. I live in Kentucky and it can get cold in the winter and I worry about the tires on the car cracking due to the cold. What would be recommendations on best way to preserve the car to the best that I can even with it sitting. Thanks!

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[ParsonsWV]

Need some advice from the experts. I'm purchasing a new GT500 and I do have a garage but it is what I would consider a breezeway garage as to where the front is completely open with no doors. I'm trying to look into getting it enclosed but one quote came back at 20K to do it. With that said I'm looking for ideas on how I should store the car with the way it is currently. I plan to drive it as much as I can but I'm not sure on temperature with these Pilot Sport 4S tires. I live in Kentucky and it can get cold in the winter and I worry about the tires on the car cracking due to the cold. What would be recommendations on best way to preserve the car to the best that I can even with it sitting. Thanks!

I obviously haven't seen your garage but I would call a few other people for quotes. I can't imagine it costing 20k if 3 sides are already enclosed.

 

[Jmeo]

Yah, 20k is ridiculous. I bet even a store like Lowe's or Home Depot can sub-contract you a way better price. If you don't end up doing a door, get some strapping and a good quality tarp and use the strapping to secure the tarp and close the opening. The 4s tires will be fine.

 

[1stMustang-GT500]

Anyone in the northeast do anything special to the car, tires before garage storage for the winter?
My garage is attached to my house and insulated but not temperature controlled. On the coldest nights it might be in the 40s inside.
Thanks for your insight and experience.

 

[Jmeo]

Anyone in the northeast do anything special to the car, tires before garage storage for the winter?
My garage is attached to my house and insulated but not temperature controlled. On the coldest nights it might be in the 40s inside.
Thanks for your insight and experience.

Same here, I only use a quality battery tender and a car cover. So other special prep required.

 

[1stMustang-GT500]

Thanks JMEO, I didn't think I'd need a battery tender in PA.

Voodoo, do you use one for your cars over the winter?

 

[Jmeo]

The battery tender is not temperature specific, it’s more of a time thing. If you are not going to drive your car for a couple weeks or longer, it’s worth having a tender. The electrical system in these cars can draw a battery pretty low over a few weeks of non use.

 

[V00D00]

Thanks JMEO, I didn't think I'd need a battery tender in PA.

Voodoo, do you use one for your cars over the winter?

No, I should, but dont. I set the cave up so i can see it everytime i come or go

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Cobra Commander poster, hahahaha, that's awesome.

 

[1stMustang-GT500]

No, I should, but dont. I set the cave up so i can see it everytime i come or go

Damn nice cave voodoo..mine is the starter kit version.

 

[#1Roadking]

I park mine on carpeted floor Mats, add fuel stabilizer and put a battery tender on it. NH gets below 0 in the winter and it’s never been a problem. Just don’t move it around under freezing, that’s when the tires could be damaged. I drive the car down to just under 40 no problem.

 

[L8APEX]

check out www.garagejournal.com

 

[kilobravo]

Joshua: Thanks for the Winter insight. It only gets down to near or below freezing maybe once or twice a season down here in South Texas so I'm lucky in that regard. But the fuel stabilizer is not something I've thought of in the past so thanks for that.

 

[V00D00]

Damn nice cave voodoo..mine is the starter kit version.

Thanks, ive been doing it little by little until i got the VIN, and then i decided I had to finish it.
Ive done all the work myself, and im under $3k including floor cabinets and lighting. Very happy with how it came together

 

[1stMustang-GT500]

Thanks, ive been doing it little by little until i got the VIN, and then i decided I had to finish it.
Ive done all the work myself, and im under $3k including floor cabinets and lighting. Very happy with how it came together

Mines still a hybrid, beer storage, yard equipment and tool bench. Going to dedicate the 2 car portion for the 500. Still debating on doing the epoxy floor or not. Thoughts?

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