The mechanic who gave me winter storage recommendations thinks putting your
car up on stands is a waste of time unless you're doing work. He advised
blowing your tires up to the maximum inflation stamped on the sidewall in
order to avoid flat spots come spring.
The "car skates" advertised look like an interesting idea. The TR6 is a
small car and goes sideways into a small space in my garage, freeing up the
main area for another vehicle.
Bruce Simms CF1941UO
-----Original Message-----
From: Brett Graffis [mailto:bgraffis@hotmail.com]
Sent: November 14, 2002 9:50 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Winterization
Long time reader, first time writer.
Well, I'm fairly new to TR6 ownership and I'm preparing the upcoming Indiana
winter. I've read differing opinions on the pros and cons of putting your
car up on jack stands for the winter months and I'm wondering what the 6
Pack consensus might be. Any thoughts?
Also, if one opts to put their car up on jacks, what is the proper method to
do so? Please, no one reply with the answer of "Very Carefully." I've
heard I need to place the jacks so that the car is resting on its suspension
but I've had trouble finding a location under the vehicle where I've felt
comfortable placing the jacks.
Thanks in advance for you advice.
Brett
1972 Pimento ("Mr. T")
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