Planet 9

Contrary to Punksatony Phil's prediction, I'm finished with winter. He thinks there will be 6 more weeks, I'm still waiting for week 1. I have spent too many beautiful 60 degree days staring at my battery tender humming away.

So, as this is was my first time putting a car away for a season, it is now my first time bringing a car out of hibernation. Are there any special steps, other than reducing the air pressure in the tires back to normal levels? Or do I just fire it up, and head out to the Merritt for a good, old-fashioned, Italian tune up?

Same here in Pittsburgh--we've had like 4 or 5 days with snow and such, but winter just never seem to come for real. (at least what I'm used to in this area)

I'm with OP. Enough is enough. I can't stands it any longer! We've got a window of dry, above freezing weather and shes coming out!

This winter has been very mild in Toronto. Not a single day of snow where there was accumulation. My brand new shovel didn't get used even a single day. Hopefully spring comes early and it rains like crazy to wash all the salt off the roads. Can't wait to get the CS back on the road!

To my question though, any special procedures for bringing the car out of sleep stasis?

If all you did was up the tire pressure, put Sta-Bil in the tank and hook up the maintainer...nope - nothing more to do than adjust the tire pressure, fire her up and go.

I did it six weeks ago. Right now - it's 55° and Sunny. Been sunny and dry the last three days with a whole week to go.

Get out there man! Time's a wasting'

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The Exocet - Cayman R - Black/Silver Contrast, Sport Bucket Seats, Full Leather/Alcantara, PCM, XM, SP+, Park Assist, Xenons, PDK, Sport Chrono+, Auto A/C, Auto Dimming Mirrors, Rain Sensor, Alcantara Sport Design Wheel, Silver hood emblem, "Copeland" Mesh, Carnewal GT Exhaust mod.

We're not complaining here in the midwest (St. Louis). Tied 2 record highs this week. I've always said "if it's gonna be cold I'd just as soon have snow on the ground". But if we're talking temperatures in the 50s and 60s in January and February, well - you can't beat that. Not to mention that the car gets alot more action.

BTW - I'm a broadcast Meteorologist who's worked many an overnight snowstorm.

No complaint here either but I have to wonder what the payback will be. The last few February's have been nasty.

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Les

Unfortunately this La Nina pattern has resulted in a dramatic late Winter burst of tornado activity which will likely continue into the Spring. I hope not. I hate tornadoes.

I think we are going for a drive this weekend .. The snow is gone in southwest Michigan.

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2008 black Cayman S,black interior,19" wheels,Bose surround with 6 disc changer,Preferred package plus,etc.

+1....I am totally with you! Go for it...it rained today here in the mid-west. If it hadn't, I'd be taking her our this weekend. Enjoy.

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2007 CS (CPO). Black/Black, Bi-Xenons, Sports Chrono, PASM, Sports Seats, Factory Short Shifter, Heated Seats, 18's

Uh oh... I've been thinking exactly the same thing. Mine's been under cover with inflated tires and a trickle charger since December 1st here in the Cleveland area. Other than maybe a dozen or so days, I would have been able to drive the car anytime. It's almost painful to drive home and see my baby covered up and dormant.

But . . . I fear once I taker her out, I'll regret it as the freezing temps and snow, snow, snow is bound to eventually get here. But I do agree. While my BMW sportswagen is extremely adequate and a nice drive.... it ain't the same!

Doug

I feel like mine was never really stored.

As soon as the rain came through to wash the roads, I was back out there.

I bought a winter tire package from my dealer and just kept driving her in central BC, about 1500 enjoyable kms on selected days.

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Croctor

Yep, not used to storm sirens in January.

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Les

I have stored now for 2 prior years and each year all I do is remove the cover, check tire pressure, unplug tender, and start her up... 1 more step I do (but not sure if it does anything) is just prior to start up I put into 6th gear and push the car forwards until the car stops. I read that this makes the engine "turn over" one time and gets the oil moving around in there. Then let the car sit for a minute and start it up. Has worked flawless for the prior 2 seasons.

I am with you on the mild winter though, I will not be bringing my car out early. I would still not drive it enough to justify turning the insurance back on, and I am trying my hardest to not get road salt into the car as I want it to last for years to come....

Who says global warming is bad???? Now everyone stop using the recycle bins and compost piles so we can enjoy more winters like this

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2007 Boxster S, arctic silver/black, 6-speed, xenon, BOSE, heated power seats, 19" Sport Design wheels, 7/14mm spacers, Cayman rear spoiler, Cayman side vents(black), clear markers, Lloyds matts, Custom Steering wheel from Dallas Custom, painted shift gate, polished exhaust tip, J_Copeland front mesh

After some bad days it's freezing cold with 12°F but dry and a clear, sunny with a blue sky. Great! Taking my car out of the garage and going for a ride after lunch. All cars very dirty but mine is only a little bit

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I never put my car away for the winter. I have been driving it all along. I did get caught in one ice storm though and it was treacherous driving.

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2009 Cayman S

Don't forget about your fair weather tires (prefer >40F) and tread (no pun intended) carefully. Wouldn't want to swap ends on the Merrit, not enough runoff room.... C.

Two feet of runoff each side isn't enough for you? Driving the Merritt is like driving 60mph on a sidewalk.

Can't agree more wrt to tires. First winter I got stuck after a 1 mile loop around my neighborhood. In my driveway. In 4" of snow. PS2s, but I'll bet the alternatives are no better. Now have a set of Conti810s.

Today I took my CS out for a spin. Unplugged the CTek3300 and got a Scooby-doo noise - slowww ruh-roh, ruh-roh - but it did catch. 4+ year old battery - owes me nothing. Drove for an hour, gassed it, parked and popped the hood primary release before shutting down. Will pick up a Maxx-94R at the local Walmart tomorrow. Sum total of hibernation preparations.