Buying/Owning/Storing, Advice Please

[C J R]

Hi Guys,
I am finally preparing for RX7 ownership (after many years).
But although I have gleened a lot of good information and tips from this forum, I still have a few questions;
I only intend to use the car for the summer months as a second car, so it will be stored in a non heated garage through the winter.
 
What precautions are necessary for storage, as I read on here that tips can be broken or engines flooded after some storage.
 
Thanks
Chris

[peterwolds]

Take it out every couple of weeks for a good run with a bit of hard driving thrown in,not the best idea to leave for months stood IMHO

[noyzboy]

Continuous trickle charger, like you can get from Hamilton Classics.

Martin H

[SmbFD3S]

Can also use the motorcycle type, i.e. Oxford Oximiser or Optimate assuming you have power in your garage? to keep the battery and alarm powered...
 
To be honest a few months isn\'t going to hurt IMHO, the one i have did 1200 miles in 7 years prior to my ownership although this was in a heated garage for this time.... running it up to temperature once a month or so i would have thought would be ok...
 
There are far more knowledgable people than me out there tho :D

[Ricco_04]

Also make sure the fuel tank is proper full

[SmbFD3S]

Also make sure the fuel tank is proper full

Thats a good point in an unheated garage where it will be damp and also generally cos they rot from the inside especially at the seams

[C J R]

Thanks Guys,
Yes I have a battery conditioner, so that will keep the battery/alarm operating.
 
Good point about the petrol tank ! My last car had an aluminium tank, so I did not even consider filling up before storage. Good tip.
 
Learning more every day !
Chris