Outdoor Living

[jasutton85]

Out of interest how many people have their Tuscan parked on a driveway outdoors?

Planning on building a garage over the summer but want to make sure that the Tuscan chassis can survive the onset of rust from a few months of outside living on the gravel drive. will it be fine??

[Milky400]

It will be fine, doubt it will make it any worse than it may or may not currently be.

I'd get a top half cover (if they make them) that will keep the inside dry if you have any undescovered leaks.

Salt, snow and ice are the major issues.

[Basil Brush]

Mine lived outside for around 6 years. As long as it doesn't leak much you'll be fine.

[wanus1312]

Hey, mine was left outside supported with a top of the line covercraft cover and waxoyled...no issues at all. The cover is awesome. I did put it into secure storage 1st November to 1st March.
Covercraft weathershield HP circa £300

[Davel]

Both survived well.

Tuscan 2 and Tamora

[DAKOTAstorm]

I would advise from experience that undiscovered leaks need to be discovered before winter. I spent many a cold morning with sponges absorbing LITRES of freezing water from boot and passenger footwell, needless to say this caused a lot of problems and the need for new electronics. I had a lightweight 'Voyager' cover that when fitted actually prevented a lot of water ingress but in wind, it scratched hell out of paintwork! lesson learned for me, fix leaks ASAP and if I haven't got a garage available, put the car in to storage!

[Davel]

True - the carpet behind the driver's seat did get a bit wet in the Tam.

[Speed 3]

Mine lives outside. I have a decent cover which keeps it dry and hasn't caused any paintwork problems. Chassis is exposed to a bit more damp than an unheated garage but generally Tuscans are pretty well protected. Previous owner waxoyled it from new. I wouldn't be too paranoid about it.

[Hotwheels.]

Thread should be titled Outdoor Orgasmic Living.