Messaggero
So after further thought & deliberation, I'm leaning toward storing it sans cover, with a solar battery tender, & a windshield sun shade. Does anyone know or have experience with how much power (watts) I should be looking for in a solar charger?
The standard (non-waterproof, plug-in) Battery Tender Plus+ is 15 watts (1.25-amp, 12-volt). Battery Tender makes solar panels in 5-, 10-, & 15-watt; I'd like to get the min power that'll suffice & save some $$.
Travis | ’04ZHP sedan 6MT | WeĭssLĭcht AEs | BMW clears | Plasti-Dipped grilles | BMW Perf. intake | TMS Power Pulleys | DIY aux-in | !CDV
Sprint Booster w/Sport button | Mich PS AS4 (245 sq) | M3 front sway | Z4M LCABs | Beisan VANOS rebuild | GAS DISA rebuild | BMW diag. PC
Enforcer
storing it without a cover sounds...iffy. bird poop and any other things that land on it and sit there long enough will deteriorate the clear coat and you'll forever have spots all over your car. you never know where a bird will poop, and eventually over 6 months one is bound to happen. not to mention water spots getting baked in during hot weather...
Messaggero
It's done. She's out in the Nevada sun, waiting for August to roll around.
The day before leaving her in the storage lot I took her through a Fabulous Freddy's for a quick wash & hand wax. I know automatic washes & semi-professional wax jobs are a bit sacrilegious, but I figured it was better than nothing, especially to help guard against the inevitable bird poop & blowing dust. The interior is covered by a few old blankets to help prevent UV bleaching, the OE BMW windshield sunshade is guarding the front, & the solar Deltran Battery Tender is on the back deck keeping the battery alive. Here's hoping I find a healthy, if dirty, ZHP waiting anxiously for me when we arrive in August!
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Travis | ’04
Sprint Booster w/Sport button | Mich PS AS4 (245 sq) | M3 front sway | Z4M LCABs | Beisan VANOS rebuild | GAS DISA rebuild | BMW diag. PC
Wiseguy
I thought you were looking for an indoor storage? Man June, July and August are really hot months out here.
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
Messaggero
I was initially considering it, but the affordability of outdoor storage won out. Might just need a good detailing come Sep; know anybody good?Originally Posted by WOLFN8TR
Travis | ’04
Sprint Booster w/Sport button | Mich PS AS4 (245 sq) | M3 front sway | Z4M LCABs | Beisan VANOS rebuild | GAS DISA rebuild | BMW diag. PC
Wiseguy
How much was the indoor storage? As far as detailing goes not off hand. I usually do my rides myself.
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
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