Hi,

Just got a Z3 but want to keep my 328i SE. Besides un-plugging the battery, what else do I need to do to preserve the life of my pride and joy whilst it's off the road for about 6 months.

Thanks for your help, :)

were will it be kept?

I doubt it will, but incase it freezes over again make sure your anti-freeze is topped up.

Personally, I would leave it "As Is" and just start her up every fortnight or month...

If you disconnect the battery and leave her for 6 mth, the battery will discarge naturally and you may need to service her too as the oils may lightly crust.

DAZ

Hi,

Andy - will be kept on the drive unfortunately, no garage.

Gav - good call - you never know with British weather.

Daz - I think i might have to. Worries me to just leave it but want to make sure I do everything I can to preserve the life based on the fact I won't be driving it half as much. Not planning on taxing it so won't be able to take her out :(

Any more ideas welcome but thanks so much for input, very useful.

Andy - will be kept on the drive unfortunately, no garage.

A !Removed! good cover then lol

Dont know how true it is but I was told you should leave a car in gear and handbrake off if leaving it standing for some time.

Dont know how true it is but I was told you should leave a car in gear and handbrake off if leaving it standing for some time.

Uh...you might be right Caz but on z German BMW the hand brake isn't held on the same rear pads as the brakes...if you know what I mean.

There are seperate shoes, that hold inside the disc like old style drum brakes..

I'd personal hold on these and not the gear box..

Just my opinion though

http://www.wikihow.com/Store-a-Car

:)

Cool link Andy...

why thank you gavin.

there is a guide on a forum i use but couldnt find it. google came up with that which tbh looks better advice B)

my cars been sat on the drive since june, i just run it up the road every now and then and keep it cleaned. the tyres are the things to watch out for so they dont flat spot.

I think the forum Andy's talking about is http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

Its worth joining even if you don't post, some interesting stuff there

http://www.wikihow.com/Store-a-Car

:)

!Removed! good link! Thanks Andy, covers all areas well. Spot on.

I think the forum Andy's talking about is http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

Its worth joining even if you don't post, some interesting stuff there

Thanks Gav - will join now.

correct again there gav.

im on there with a fair few posts but it does get boring with the same constant posts every day.

eg ive just polished my car for the first time and i think im ready to turn pro, any advice??

evan had some one posting asking if its possible to do mobile detailing using a scooter as transport!!!

the pro write ups are really good though and evan some one like me who does bodywork for a living can learn alot from them.

if you need any help just ask either me or gav as we tend to do a little bit here and there, although im better :lol:

only messing gav :P

correct again there gav.

im on there with a fair few posts but it does get boring with the same constant posts every day.

eg ive just polished my car for the first time and i think im ready to turn pro, any advice??

evan had some one posting asking if its possible to do mobile detailing using a scooter as transport!!!

the pro write ups are really good though and evan some one like me who does bodywork for a living can learn alot from them.

if you need any help just ask either me or gav as we tend to do a little bit here and there, although im better :lol:

only messing gav :P

Nice one guys. I'm not afraid to say that I'm a junior!! and your help is much appreciated :) I'll leave you guys to fight out which of you is better!

To be honest Andy is my god at detailing ( a ##### in all the other regions ) ;)

Im just learning, Andy does know his stuff though.

As for http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/ read the write ups for the pros...amazing stuff

haha, i try my best gav B)

wouldnt call me a ##### again though other wise chuck norris will come and !Removed! you up :lol:

as for being a 'junior' we all started some were, my self started valeting in a car supermarket, with in 2 years i had gained many quilifications in smart repairs and full car body repair and paint. 7 years later and im basically my own boss working for a mobile bodyshop company, with my own van etc.

although ive been a lazy sod the last year :lol:

Your gonna have to teach me mate...

Youtube is getting boring now lol..

^^^^fail:d