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So you put up the car for winter?
Well I am going to do that soon also. I have my pre-mixed stabilizer ready to dump into the tanks at the last minute and run the stabilized gas through the injector system. I usually do a fluids change at that time too. I don't have much to do with my car this year except some leather pieces. I have an old door panel from Keen that I will perfect my leather sanding and refinishing skills with a mini rotary buffer to touch up my door panels and the drivers seat bolster that always wears a bit. I have run out of things to do to the car except to touch up the rock dings in the spoiler. Due to the economy looks like I will not have any bonus money again this year. I wanted to buy a D sport or a V8, oh well maybe next year. I am going on maybe one last drive for the season along the river valley in the next week and then I suppose I am done for the season too. It was a good one.
Regards,
Calvin
Well I am going to do that soon also. I have my pre-mixed stabilizer ready to dump into the tanks at the last minute and run the stabilized gas through the injector system. I usually do a fluids change at that time too. I don't have much to do with my car this year except some leather pieces. I have an old door panel from Keen that I will perfect my leather sanding and refinishing skills with a mini rotary buffer to touch up my door panels and the drivers seat bolster that always wears a bit. I have run out of things to do to the car except to touch up the rock dings in the spoiler. Due to the economy looks like I will not have any bonus money again this year. I wanted to buy a D sport or a V8, oh well maybe next year. I am going on maybe one last drive for the season along the river valley in the next week and then I suppose I am done for the season too. It was a good one.
Regards,
Calvin
Hi calvin
No, i don't put my car up for the winter. I drive my esprit the whole year 'round
I've got some pics somewhere of the car under 4 inches of snow last year at christmas.. still started first time too 
The only down side is that it gets really filthy - and as the v8 does not have an undertray its possible to get a lot of dirt affecting the operation of the wastegates for example. These are mounted much lower compared to the 4 cylinder car, so tend to get covered in road muck. Keeping them sprayed with WD40 helps a lot.
No, i don't put my car up for the winter. I drive my esprit the whole year 'round
I've got some pics somewhere of the car under 4 inches of snow last year at christmas.. still started first time too The only down side is that it gets really filthy - and as the v8 does not have an undertray its possible to get a lot of dirt affecting the operation of the wastegates for example. These are mounted much lower compared to the 4 cylinder car, so tend to get covered in road muck. Keeping them sprayed with WD40 helps a lot.
Rob Ellis, So what part of the country do you live in?
I was chatting more to Rob Greener. But thats okay. Driving my car in snow was a chore in the spring. We had nice weather and then driving home from the tire shop I got caught in a late season snow and sleet storm. I did not like it one bit. The car is terrible in the slush. I just as soon park it and use one of the other cars as they certainly handle better than the Esprit. Plus I would not be so heart broken if I were to loose the Tracer or Caravan to a shunt.
Calvin
I was chatting more to Rob Greener. But thats okay. Driving my car in snow was a chore in the spring. We had nice weather and then driving home from the tire shop I got caught in a late season snow and sleet storm. I did not like it one bit. The car is terrible in the slush. I just as soon park it and use one of the other cars as they certainly handle better than the Esprit. Plus I would not be so heart broken if I were to loose the Tracer or Caravan to a shunt.
Calvin
Hi Calvin,
Yes I put her up... felt like losing a child!I have to store her an hour away, but I do get visiting rights. So when we see each other again, over the winter, I'm going to give her gifts, like a new stereo system, that set of driving lamps she wants so bad, and
what ever else money or time will provide.
The coolant was changed when I did the timing belt and
I put fresh oil in... Mobil 1 15w/50.
Cheers,
Robert Grener
'87 Turbo Esprit hci
Yes I put her up... felt like losing a child!I have to store her an hour away, but I do get visiting rights. So when we see each other again, over the winter, I'm going to give her gifts, like a new stereo system, that set of driving lamps she wants so bad, and
what ever else money or time will provide.
The coolant was changed when I did the timing belt and
I put fresh oil in... Mobil 1 15w/50.
Cheers,
Robert Grener
'87 Turbo Esprit hci
Robert,
I will have to do the same soon. It is snowing right now but it will be gone by the afternooon. Later this week it is supposed to be in the 50's maybe for the last time. I store my car at home so I wait till the last minute to put the car cover over it for the last time of the year. My daily driver sits in the drive way during the harsh winter. I am drawing up plans for 2 more bays under the deck in the rear of the house. I will have to dig it out some and connect it to the lower level. The wife thinks it will be her enlarged laundry and craft room. She did question why we needed such a large roll up door and I told her it was for the lawn mower and so the kids could get the bikes out easily. I think she suspects what the real purpose is.
Calvin
I will have to do the same soon. It is snowing right now but it will be gone by the afternooon. Later this week it is supposed to be in the 50's maybe for the last time. I store my car at home so I wait till the last minute to put the car cover over it for the last time of the year. My daily driver sits in the drive way during the harsh winter. I am drawing up plans for 2 more bays under the deck in the rear of the house. I will have to dig it out some and connect it to the lower level. The wife thinks it will be her enlarged laundry and craft room. She did question why we needed such a large roll up door and I told her it was for the lawn mower and so the kids could get the bikes out easily. I think she suspects what the real purpose is.
Calvin
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