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MSgt O · 09-23-2021, 08:35 PM

Just curious, this is my first winter with this car and want to make sure I do what I can. I know about fresh fuel, fresh filters etc...but what about the rest? I was reading that convertibles should NOT be put up on jack stands. Any help would be appreciated.

acutron42 · 09-23-2021, 08:56 PM

I was actually going to post the same thing lol. My motor is coming apart this winter for heads & a cam plus some other tinkering. No jack stands. I do put a few extra psi in the tires. Cars sit on dealership lots for months without jack stands.

Rock-It Man · 09-23-2021, 08:57 PM

You can find a lot by searching this site, and get a lot of conflicting opinions.

I've been storing my 2010 SS for 6 months every winter, and I keep it simple.

Fresh fuel with Sta-bil.
An oil change shortly before storage.
Tires inflated to 40 psi.
Battery tender.
No food anywhere in the garage or car.
Mouse bait and mouse traps in the garage.

You do not need to put the car on jack stands. Your tires will not get flat spots, and your suspension is not designed to hang down for 6 months either.

MSgt O · 09-23-2021, 09:00 PM

Thanks. I have been putting mint into panty hose and sticking it through out the car. Rodents and bugs dont like the smell.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-23-2021, 10:33 PM

I just wash and wax mine then put it under the cover, fill it full of fuel and put Decon out in the shop. I’m lucky that they don’t hardly use much salt here so a few times between Dec-February I’ll bust it out and put a few miles on it. No tender needed for me. Never had a problem with tires flat spotting. I will usually let it warm up a little longer in the cold months before I take it out and get on it. I feel for you northern guys, I don’t know how you do a full 6 months with no Camaro.

wasthatacop? · 09-23-2021, 10:47 PM

I live in Los Angeles so I don't have this problem. I find that I get my best performance when it's really hot outside. My Toyos seem to grip hard.
I tried the super grippy Toyos and they did great but only lasted a year.

RupertPupkin · 09-23-2021, 10:56 PM

Drive it and do donuts in the snow.

joekono · 09-24-2021, 12:04 AM

Bought some Flat Stoppers(go to their website) and they worked great the last 2 winters. I put fabric sheets sheets in the trunk and floor.. Stuff the exhaust with rags (to block any little Jerrys from getting in) BUT WRITE A NOT TO YOURSELF THAT YOU'VE DONE THIS AS TO NOT FORGET THEY ARE THERE. PUT THIS ON YOUR STEERING WHEEL. Of course, if you don't want to keep turning the car on every few days and damaging the motor by a slow death, buy a trickle charger to charge the battery is a better way to do and easy to use. Before you put her away, get an oil change and fill the gas tank. Hope this helps.

radar1972 · 09-24-2021, 12:41 AM

One of the luxuries of living in the South… I drive it on sunny days year round.

acutron42 · 09-24-2021, 06:01 AM

Other than routine maintenance does anyone have any mods planned you would like to share. While my motor is apart I am going to do a coil pack relocation & clean up the engine bay.

ZED SLED · 09-24-2021, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acutron42

Other than routine maintenance does anyone have any mods planned you would like to share. While my motor is apart I am going to do a coil pack relocation & clean up the engine bay.

Look up member Jayjellyfish212
He's done of lot of this on his 2014 1LE and it is supper sweet. Probably has album pics on his profile. Also, he's in Syracuse so you may know him already.

ABM2SS · 09-24-2021, 08:33 AM

This...

Stabil and Battery Tender.

G8One2 · 09-24-2021, 08:42 AM

Drive mine year round, even occasionally in 12" of snow. Get yourself a good set of Blizzak tires and drive her.

xc_SS/RS · 09-24-2021, 08:48 AM

Drive it. Put snow tires on it and wave to all of the soccer moms who get stuck in their SUV’s

09-23-2021, 08:35 PM	#1
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 659	What do you all do for winter? Just curious, this is my first winter with this car and want to make sure I do what I can. I know about fresh fuel, fresh filters etc...but what about the rest? I was reading that convertibles should NOT be put up on jack stands. Any help would be appreciated.

09-23-2021, 10:33 PM	#5
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,692	I just wash and wax mine then put it under the cover, fill it full of fuel and put Decon out in the shop. I’m lucky that they don’t hardly use much salt here so a few times between Dec-February I’ll bust it out and put a few miles on it. No tender needed for me. Never had a problem with tires flat spotting. I will usually let it warm up a little longer in the cold months before I take it out and get on it. I feel for you northern guys, I don’t know how you do a full 6 months with no Camaro. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

09-23-2021, 10:47 PM	#6
wasthatacop? Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 360 View My Garage	I live in Los Angeles so I don't have this problem. I find that I get my best performance when it's really hot outside. My Toyos seem to grip hard. I tried the super grippy Toyos and they did great but only lasted a year. __________________ 2010 2SS living in Los Angeles replaced engine @ 93,000 miles w/ crate engine, camshaft by Comp Cams installed by me, replaced valve train parts, 1.4" BMR lowering springs ZL1 factory rims misc: drilled and slotted rotors, fresh air brake cooling system, new speakers, installed reverse camera, muffler delete

09-23-2021, 10:56 PM	#7
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,592	Drive it and do donuts in the snow. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

09-24-2021, 12:04 AM	#8
joekono Drives: Camaro Convertible 2014 1LT Join Date: May 2019 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	Bought some Flat Stoppers(go to their website) and they worked great the last 2 winters. I put fabric sheets sheets in the trunk and floor.. Stuff the exhaust with rags (to block any little Jerrys from getting in) BUT WRITE A NOT TO YOURSELF THAT YOU'VE DONE THIS AS TO NOT FORGET THEY ARE THERE. PUT THIS ON YOUR STEERING WHEEL. Of course, if you don't want to keep turning the car on every few days and damaging the motor by a slow death, buy a trickle charger to charge the battery is a better way to do and easy to use. Before you put her away, get an oil change and fill the gas tank. Hope this helps. __________________

09-23-2021, 08:56 PM	#2
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	I was actually going to post the same thing lol. My motor is coming apart this winter for heads & a cam plus some other tinkering. No jack stands. I do put a few extra psi in the tires. Cars sit on dealership lots for months without jack stands.

09-23-2021, 08:57 PM	#3
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	You can find a lot by searching this site, and get a lot of conflicting opinions. I've been storing my 2010 SS for 6 months every winter, and I keep it simple. Fresh fuel with Sta-bil. An oil change shortly before storage. Tires inflated to 40 psi. Battery tender. No food anywhere in the garage or car. Mouse bait and mouse traps in the garage. You do not need to put the car on jack stands. Your tires will not get flat spots, and your suspension is not designed to hang down for 6 months either.

09-23-2021, 09:00 PM	#4
MSgt O Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Vert LS3/M6 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Cheboygan, Michigan Posts: 659	Thanks. I have been putting mint into panty hose and sticking it through out the car. Rodents and bugs dont like the smell.

09-24-2021, 12:41 AM	#9
radar1972 Drives: 2012 IOM SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 92	One of the luxuries of living in the South… I drive it on sunny days year round. __________________

09-24-2021, 06:01 AM	#10
acutron42 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: WNY Posts: 733	Other than routine maintenance does anyone have any mods planned you would like to share. While my motor is apart I am going to do a coil pack relocation & clean up the engine bay.

09-24-2021, 08:33 AM	#12
ABM2SS Drives: 2010 SS M6 ABM Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nashville, IN Posts: 270	This... Stabil and Battery Tender. Attached Images

09-24-2021, 08:42 AM	#13
G8One2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 492	Drive mine year round, even occasionally in 12" of snow. Get yourself a good set of Blizzak tires and drive her.

09-24-2021, 08:48 AM	#14
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Drive it. Put snow tires on it and wave to all of the soccer moms who get stuck in their SUV’s __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53