Taking the car off the road for winter.

[mechsympathy]

I'm away for a few months, so I need to sort the caterham out so it doesn't suffer the effects of being left in the garage all winter.

Apart from disconnecting the battery and putting on a dust sheet, what else should I do?

[jeremyc]

I'd suggest leaving it on axle stands/piles of bricks if possible so it isn't sat on the tyres all that time.

Alternatively, just give the keys to someone with instructions to regularly exercise it.

[mechsympathy]

jeremyc said:

I'd suggest leaving it on axle stands/piles of bricks if possible so it isn't sat on the tyres all that time.

I did wonder about that, but the fronts are pretty old (but with surprising amounts of tread) and the rears are pretty shagged so I was going to get a new set when I got back. I figured over inflating the tyres while I was away would help

jeremyc said:

Alternatively, just give the keys to someone with instructions to regularly exercise it.

That queue is quite remarkably long But I'm reluctant to let someone else drive it after the last time

[Shaun_E]

Have a look at the L7OC archives www.lotus7club.co.uk/Archives/storage.htm for some good tips.

[Incorrigible]

Don't supose your drink cabinet needs a regular servicing does it

[mechsympathy]

I'm planning to empty it this weekend...

[jackal]

axle stands

SORN it


dust sheet (dont know about you but my garage is very dusty)