My 545 is now officially in "hibernation"
11-30-2008, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='735074' date='Nov 30 2008, 03:01 PM
Do you guys in Canada have to keep insurance on the vehicle while its off the road during the winter months?
Cars off the road for fews month, usually good idea to cancel regular insurance, and get "storage insurance"
I keep my car insured all the time, rain, snow or sun
Other cars insured, one car, sits in the warm garage 364 days of the year rofl
11-30-2008, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='735138' date='Nov 30 2008, 08:28 PM
Cars off the road for fews month, usually good idea to cancel regular insurance, and get "storage insurance"
I keep my car insured all the time, rain, snow or sun Other cars insured, one car, sits in the warm garage 364 days of the year rofl
I keep my car insured all the time, rain, snow or sun
Other cars insured, one car, sits in the warm garage 364 days of the year rofl
12-02-2008, 04:04 AM
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Originally Posted by jrsamps' post='735074' date='Nov 30 2008, 04:01 PM
Do you guys in Canada have to keep insurance on the vehicle while its off the road during the winter months?
Regarding wood under my tires, my dealer told me to increase the psi in my tires to 50lbs (which I do) along with my trickle charger and a full tank of gas, I've had no problems with it so far
12-02-2008, 05:10 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Originally Posted by silvergray5456spd' post='733142' date='Nov 27 2008, 08:52 PM
I also just put mine away until April also. I can't wait for April to come! I will be attending my first track day after she comes out and get an oil change and what not.
I will be thinking of you guys with the high powered engines tucked away for the winter while I'm out there chasing alien spaceships in the snow with my 525xi.
12-02-2008, 05:15 AM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by tbal' post='735026' date='Nov 30 2008, 04:28 PM
For long term storage, or even few months, people always say put wood underneath the tires? Or is that bs?
12-02-2008, 11:52 AM
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12-02-2008, 12:18 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by silvergray5456spd' post='736169' date='Dec 2 2008, 03:52 PM
Why a full tank of gas? I put mine away with 1/4 tank of gas. I dont have a trickle charger but i start it up once a week and let i run for 10 min or so.
A few links for you:
http://news.carjunky.com/automotive/winter...ge-cde951.shtml
http://www.techguys.ca/howto/winter.html
12-03-2008, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by simmer' post='733127' date='Nov 27 2008, 06:27 PM
I just put her down today till April 1! it's in my mother-in-laws garage with a brand-new Wolf cover on it. 
I'll still be lurking here around the site though.....the DINAN mods come in May
I'll still be lurking here around the site though.....the DINAN mods come in May
12-04-2008, 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by gerrypd' post='736764' date='Dec 3 2008, 09:05 AM
too bad. it was snowing last weekend all weekend long and this baby drives like a dream in the snow. this baby rocks.
Here's what I'll be driving in the snow....
150HP and 0-60 in 3 seconds
Trust me....this baby rocks!!!!