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Vicny · 10-09-2009, 10:38 PM

Darin, I skimmed the thread and don't think these questions have been asked....

I just ordered my 1SS 2 weeks ago and expect it to be in by Thanksgiving. I live in Upstate NY and won't be driving it after it's delivered due to winter/salting. It will be stored in my garage until spring...a torturous winter I'm afraid! I realize this sounds goofy to buy the car and then store it, but I have my reasons for buying now.

Anyway, is there any reason I can't/shouldn't follow your break-in in the spring after letting it sit for 5 or so months? Should I start the car occasionally through the winter or just let it sit? Based on your break-in steps it didn't sound like a great idea to just idle and rev it. Should I use fuel stabilizer? Is there anything else I should do when I bring it out in the spring?

Thanks in advance.

10-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#191
Vicny Drives: 1SS Rally Yellow Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 36	Darin, I skimmed the thread and don't think these questions have been asked.... I just ordered my 1SS 2 weeks ago and expect it to be in by Thanksgiving. I live in Upstate NY and won't be driving it after it's delivered due to winter/salting. It will be stored in my garage until spring...a torturous winter I'm afraid! I realize this sounds goofy to buy the car and then store it, but I have my reasons for buying now. Anyway, is there any reason I can't/shouldn't follow your break-in in the spring after letting it sit for 5 or so months? Should I start the car occasionally through the winter or just let it sit? Based on your break-in steps it didn't sound like a great idea to just idle and rev it. Should I use fuel stabilizer? Is there anything else I should do when I bring it out in the spring? Thanks in advance.