MRC and jacking up - Page 2

Smokin19 · 11-02-2018, 09:00 PM

You only need to put a piece of carpet or plywood under the tires to keep them from drying out sitting on the concrete. Been working on cars for over 55 years I've never put any car up on blocks or hanging in the air over the winter.

Soleil · 11-03-2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheekster96

That's cool!

Make those yourself?

The original idea comes from wwiivfan a member of the forum. As we have a plasma and a laser cutter in our workshop I did those by my self. Very helpful if you want to paint your wheels. Unfortunately I don’t use them in winter.

BlackbeastSS2 · 11-03-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Soleil

You guys are talking about something like this.

Now the lug nut studs are overstressed in regards to putting your car on metal stands. Lol Crazy crazy crazy

I just park my car for 3 months. Put a car cover over it, turn the lights off, and not worry about it.

Drags1998 · 11-03-2018, 03:50 PM

I also live in a VERY COLD Place, Back it in,Blow the tires to 40PSI, Put a Battery Tender on it, Stuff the Exh. Tips with Steel wool, and Throw down a bunch of DRYER SHEETS, and WALK AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Has worked for Me for 45+ years!!! Oh, Then PRAY for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Bigdog9586 · 11-03-2018, 04:17 PM

I just back it in the garage and sta-bil the gas and about 40lbs of air. That’s it. It’s just a damn car and will never be worth what you paid for it. That doesn’t mean I don’t take care of it but my 30K car is in the garage while I drive my 70K cadillac through the snow and ice. Hummm, what’s wrong with that picture?

Cheekster96 · 11-03-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998

I also live in a VERY COLD Place, Back it in,Blow the tires to 40PSI, Put a Battery Tender on it, Stuff the Exh. Tips with Steel wool, and Throw down a bunch of DRYER SHEETS, and WALK AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Has worked for Me for 45+ years!!! Oh, Then PRAY for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Gray,ME here

Herewego · 11-03-2018, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998

I also live in a VERY COLD Place, Back it in,Blow the tires to 40PSI, Put a Battery Tender on it, Stuff the Exh. Tips with Steel wool, and Throw down a bunch of DRYER SHEETS, and WALK AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Has worked for Me for 45+ years!!! Oh, Then PRAY for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, same here. Reminds me though to refill my mouse bait stations. Just put it away today, supposed to be really crappy all week and then highs in the 30s by the weekend. Gotta move soon.

Frankie18SS · 11-03-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Drags1998

I also live in a VERY COLD Place, Back it in,Blow the tires to 40PSI, Put a Battery Tender on it, Stuff the Exh. Tips with Steel wool, and Throw down a bunch of DRYER SHEETS, and WALK AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Has worked for Me for 45+ years!!! Oh, Then PRAY for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!

I've seen a lot of people say they use dryer sheets. What is the purpose of this and does this make the car reek like Downy in the spring? I'm still enjoying the new car smell and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible.

JCunningham · 11-05-2018, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Soleil

You guys are talking about something like this.

dont happen to have a blueprint do you. No flat spotting is not a going to happen but my MPSS tires should not be stored under 20F or they will eventually crack so they will be stored inside. i was thinking of doing these but welded to some dollies

JCunningham · 11-05-2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackbeastSS2

Now the lug nut studs are overstressed in regards to putting your car on metal stands. Lol Crazy crazy crazy

I just park my car for 3 months. Put a car cover over it, turn the lights off, and not worry about it.

what do you think supports the weight of the car with the tires on it?

Warrior102 · 11-05-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie18SS

I've seen a lot of people say they use dryer sheets. What is the purpose of this and does this make the car reek like Downy in the spring? I'm still enjoying the new car smell and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible.

Mice don't like them, also top off the gas tank, temperature swings will condense moisture.

starscream5000 · 11-05-2018, 08:56 AM

I just put mine away until next year this weekend as well. I have MRC too. I simply changed the oil. Topped off the gas tank with 93 (no stabil added). Increased the tire pressure to 46 psi (max rating for the OEM tires are 51 psi), cleaned her up inside and out, and walked away.

Rock-It Man · 11-05-2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by starscream5000

I just put mine away until next year this weekend as well. I have MRC too. I simply changed the oil. Topped off the gas tank with 93 (no stabil added). Increased the tire pressure to 46 psi (max rating for the OEM tires are 51 psi), cleaned her up inside and out, and walked away.

Sta-bil is cheap insurance that I have been using in my Camaro since 2010, but I hear many people like you who do OK without it.

I started using it, before I had a summer-only car, on yard equipment and snow blowers, to prevent carburetor problems. My gas can always has Sta-bil added, so all the tools are ready for storage without having to drain old gas. I just change the oil and top off the tanks with the always-treated gas.

Frankie18SS · 11-06-2018, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

Mice don't like them, also top off the gas tank, temperature swings will condense moisture.

Ahhh. Thanks!

11-02-2018, 09:00 PM	#15
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,700	You only need to put a piece of carpet or plywood under the tires to keep them from drying out sitting on the concrete. Been working on cars for over 55 years I've never put any car up on blocks or hanging in the air over the winter. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

11-03-2018, 03:50 PM	#18
Drags1998 Drives: 15 SilveradoLTZ,162SSVert BlazerRS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Minot,Maine Posts: 644	I also live in a VERY COLD Place, Back it in,Blow the tires to 40PSI, Put a Battery Tender on it, Stuff the Exh. Tips with Steel wool, and Throw down a bunch of DRYER SHEETS, and WALK AWAY!!!!!!!!!! Has worked for Me for 45+ years!!! Oh, Then PRAY for SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL!!!!!!!!!!

11-03-2018, 04:17 PM	#19
Bigdog9586 Drives: 2016 Z06 coupe Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mi Posts: 280	I just back it in the garage and sta-bil the gas and about 40lbs of air. That’s it. It’s just a damn car and will never be worth what you paid for it. That doesn’t mean I don’t take care of it but my 30K car is in the garage while I drive my 70K cadillac through the snow and ice. Hummm, what’s wrong with that picture?

11-05-2018, 08:56 AM	#26
starscream5000 Drives: 2017 Hyper Blue 2ss Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western KY Posts: 71	I just put mine away until next year this weekend as well. I have MRC too. I simply changed the oil. Topped off the gas tank with 93 (no stabil added). Increased the tire pressure to 46 psi (max rating for the OEM tires are 51 psi), cleaned her up inside and out, and walked away.

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