Storing a new C7 for 5 months......

C7-Daddy · 12-31-2013, 10:03 AM

I asked on another forum, but....... It did not go well.

I purchased a 2014 Vette. Black M7 1LT. I will be storing it until May-June and I do not want the tires to flat spot or crack. So in looking I found these flatstoppers that work to help stop flat spotting and also insulate the tire from the concrete.

Here is the video that I found them on.

Anyone else use them?

Emmdmd · 12-31-2013, 10:25 AM

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...the-money.html

This may be the thread you were speaking of, but anyway....

bnall40 · 12-31-2013, 10:42 AM

I checked them out and they look good but for $250 why not jack the car and support ... That is if you have a low jack available?

Jabs · 12-31-2013, 11:00 AM

Interesting... I dind't even know this was a problem! You learn something new everyday. Thanks!

Kochaloch · 12-31-2013, 12:31 PM

Problem Solved -> Click Me!!!

zimm888 · 12-31-2013, 12:38 PM

I've been told if you jack the car up for long periods of time that it can affect the shocks. Not sure if that's true for modern cars or not.

C7-Daddy · 01-03-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by zimm888

I've been told if you jack the car up for long periods of time that it can affect the shocks. Not sure if that's true for modern cars or not.

I would think that it could also deform the bushings on the suspension?

OldJedi · 01-03-2014, 11:41 AM

Just a suggestion for consideration. I would be willing to let you store your Corvette at my home in sunny, warm South Florida for the winter. I can guarantee you no snow or ice will fall on your baby and you have absolutely no fear of any road salt damage occurring while I take her for the occasional spin. Just to keep all of the rolling parts lubricated and to keep the tires from flat spotting of course! And since you are a member of the C7 Forum, there will be no fees or storage charges for the duration. Please let me know when you might be delivering the car. Stay warm up there!

WARP TEN · 01-03-2014, 12:10 PM

We have a restorer of classic cars nearby who also stores many of his client's cars (including quite of few of Michael Jordan's cars). He does three things: Full tank of gas, remove battery and place on a float charger (you can leave it in the car if you like on a float charger) and inflate tires to 60 psi to minimize flat spotting. I have done the same with my ZR-1s for many years and it works fine. Just don't forget to set the tire pressures correctly before driving again. The National Corvette Museum sells a great float charger and buying from them supports a great institution. --Bob

Need for Speed · 01-18-2014, 06:15 AM

I bought these to store my 2014 Z51. Very affordable, had them in a couple days. Light weight, non-slip, drive right up and done! This seems like a very small price to pay for a little tire insurance!

RetiredTHPLT · 01-18-2014, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

Just a suggestion for consideration. I would be willing to let you store your Corvette at my home in sunny, warm South Florida for the winter. I can guarantee you no snow or ice will fall on your baby and you have absolutely no fear of any road salt damage occurring while I take her for the occasional spin. Just to keep all of the rolling parts lubricated and to keep the tires from flat spotting of course! And since you are a member of the C7 Forum, there will be no fees or storage charges for the duration. Please let me know when you might be delivering the car. Stay warm up there!

He's such a nice guy. That is really thoughtful, there is not many people that would be willing to give up garage space to park another guys Stingray for the winter months.

Tprefo · 02-12-2014, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C7-Daddy

I asked on another forum, but....... It did not go well.

I purchased a 2014 Vette. Black M7 1LT. I will be storing it until May-June and I do not want the tires to flat spot or crack. So in looking I found these flatstoppers that work to help stop flat spotting and also insulate the tire from the concrete.

Here is the video that I found them on.

Anyone else use them?

I know this is a little late, but I bought some about 4 years ago. I used them on a Mercedes at the time and then a 2010 370z roadster. However, I now have two Vettes and haven't bothered at all. Both sit in a heated garage and are fine in the spring.

Hulkamaniac · 02-12-2014, 11:13 AM

Here's a link to some great info regarding storing your car...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254887

12-31-2013, 11:00 AM	#4
Jabs Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS Stage 2 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Mclean VA Posts: 604	Interesting... I dind't even know this was a problem! You learn something new everyday. Thanks! __________________

12-31-2013, 12:31 PM	#5
Kochaloch Drives: C7 Z51, BENZ GLK 350, Titan Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: TX Posts: 163	Problem Solved -> Click Me!!! __________________ 8/20/2013 - 1100 1/16/2014 - 2000 1/20/2014 - 3000 1/24/2014 - 3300 2/10/2014 - 3400 2/14/2014 - 3800 2/26/2014 - Delivered!!!

01-03-2014, 11:41 AM	#8
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Just a suggestion for consideration. I would be willing to let you store your Corvette at my home in sunny, warm South Florida for the winter. I can guarantee you no snow or ice will fall on your baby and you have absolutely no fear of any road salt damage occurring while I take her for the occasional spin. Just to keep all of the rolling parts lubricated and to keep the tires from flat spotting of course! And since you are a member of the C7 Forum, there will be no fees or storage charges for the duration. Please let me know when you might be delivering the car. Stay warm up there! __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

01-03-2014, 12:10 PM	#9
WARP TEN Drives: 95 ZR-1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 43	We have a restorer of classic cars nearby who also stores many of his client's cars (including quite of few of Michael Jordan's cars). He does three things: Full tank of gas, remove battery and place on a float charger (you can leave it in the car if you like on a float charger) and inflate tires to 60 psi to minimize flat spotting. I have done the same with my ZR-1s for many years and it works fine. Just don't forget to set the tire pressures correctly before driving again. The National Corvette Museum sells a great float charger and buying from them supports a great institution. --Bob __________________ Thinking more seriously about a C7 1995 ZR-1 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN" (FOR SALE) --Haibeck 350/510hp package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts 1993 ZR-1 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

02-12-2014, 11:13 AM	#13
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 785 View My Garage	Here's a link to some great info regarding storing your car... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254887 __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

12-31-2013, 10:25 AM	#2
Emmdmd Drives: 2015 Z06 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cream Ridge, NJ Posts: 65	http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...the-money.html This may be the thread you were speaking of, but anyway....

12-31-2013, 10:42 AM	#3
bnall40 Drives: Z51 3LT, 2009 Pilot, 2012 Ody Tours Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Muscle Shoals, AL Posts: 113	I checked them out and they look good but for $250 why not jack the car and support ... That is if you have a low jack available?

12-31-2013, 12:38 PM	#6
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	I've been told if you jack the car up for long periods of time that it can affect the shocks. Not sure if that's true for modern cars or not.

01-18-2014, 06:15 AM	#10
Need for Speed Drives: 14 Z-51 Stingray -10 Cadillac CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5	I bought these to store my 2014 Z51. Very affordable, had them in a couple days. Light weight, non-slip, drive right up and done! This seems like a very small price to pay for a little tire insurance!