Moved to HK...
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Old gasoline in the tank may not be a problem since cars don't vent vapors to the atmosphere. There's less chance of moisture mixing with the gasoline in the tank and forming some sort of resin over time.
He put a new motor in his car last month after sitting 13 months. Started it up, it ran but ran BAD! Replaced the fuel, ran like a champ!
Originally Posted by Wingless Wonder
Ideally, you would want some trustworthy person to periodically start and drive your car for a few miles to bring the engine and gear oils up to operating temperature and burn all moisture condensation out of the exhaust (not much of a problem with stainless turbo back systems).
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If Vanessa is ok with it, I'll be glad to borrow her car for awhile
Originally Posted by babysmurf
thanks 
btw, another question: how long can you/should you leave a car sitting without causing significant issues?
for example, the tires probably will be shot if u leave 'em sitting on one spot for long enough, but will it hurt the wheels? (given that i don't care that the tires die)
btw, another question: how long can you/should you leave a car sitting without causing significant issues?
for example, the tires probably will be shot if u leave 'em sitting on one spot for long enough, but will it hurt the wheels? (given that i don't care that the tires die)
does that mean your HK stay will be short term? Will u be moving back?
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Originally Posted by Wingless Wonder
You won't hurt the wheels. Many folks put their cars up on blocks or jack stands for long term storage (several months or longer). If this is done, just make sure that the car is in a safe place where no one will accidentally bump the car hard enough to tip it off the stands. I think that I would try to use blocks to hold the car off the ground by the control arms, if possible, so that the wheel/tire assemblies don't 'hang' from the car.
Originally Posted by Wingless Wonder
Old gasoline in the tank may not be a problem since cars don't vent vapors to the atmosphere. There's less chance of moisture mixing with the gasoline in the tank and forming some sort of resin over time.
Your car battery:
"A battery has self discharge or internal electrochemical 'leakage' that will cause it to become fully discharged and sulfated over time. Prior to storing a battery, it should be fully charged, placed in a cool location above freezing, and recharged when it reaches the 80% state-of-charge level or once every six months, whichever occurs first. If left in a vehicle, disconnect the negative cable."
If you are talking about years of unattended storage, then this requires a lot more preparation like the draining of some fluids. There are probably better sources online that can detail how to protect the car and engine in long-term storage.
Ideally, you would want some trustworthy person to periodically start and drive your car for a few miles to bring the engine and gear oils up to operating temperature and burn all moisture condensation out of the exhaust (not much of a problem with stainless turbo back systems).
Good luck in HK and your new job. Aren't you going to miss your track days?
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Your car battery:
"A battery has self discharge or internal electrochemical 'leakage' that will cause it to become fully discharged and sulfated over time. Prior to storing a battery, it should be fully charged, placed in a cool location above freezing, and recharged when it reaches the 80% state-of-charge level or once every six months, whichever occurs first. If left in a vehicle, disconnect the negative cable."
If you are talking about years of unattended storage, then this requires a lot more preparation like the draining of some fluids. There are probably better sources online that can detail how to protect the car and engine in long-term storage.
Ideally, you would want some trustworthy person to periodically start and drive your car for a few miles to bring the engine and gear oils up to operating temperature and burn all moisture condensation out of the exhaust (not much of a problem with stainless turbo back systems).
Good luck in HK and your new job. Aren't you going to miss your track days?
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apparently the battery has already died
so i'll need to put in a new battery before it can be driven and yes, i already miss my car(s) and driving..
counting the days since i've last driven anything....
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Originally Posted by TurnWRX
does that mean your HK stay will be short term? Will u be moving back?
so i'm looking at about 3 years max out here? but who knows
we'll see.. i just don't think i can survive for even a year without a car.. it's been a month and it's killing me
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Origami posted by babysmurf
so if i don't put the car on blocks, and leave it sitting as is, what might be the consequences?
so if i don't put the car on blocks, and leave it sitting as is, what might be the consequences?
if someone drove it, then how often should it be driven? etc.
Really.Idling in the driveway won't do - ideally they want to bring all of the fluid temps up to normal through actual driving, otherwise the tranny and diff lubricant temperatures will never come up. They don't have to take it to redline, just drive it as if they were going to work or school. This keeps the internals lubricated, as well as keeping the oil seals in the engine, tranny, and differentials pliable so they can do their job.
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Well, everytime I visit Hong Kong, I see quite a bit of subies driving around. Not as much as Hondas but they are there. A lot are GC8s and Legacy wagons. Not much GD bodied ones.
Try going to Mongkok to places like Top Racing, Felix Technical, Crazy Racing etc.. They usually have a suby inside their shop being modded. Buy one of those local car magazines like Option Fans were these and many other stores advertise. If you go farther out to the New Territories, you can find the junk yards with crashed Evos, Skylines, Type-R Hondas and our favorite Subarus just waiting to be parted out at cheap prices.
Try going to Mongkok to places like Top Racing, Felix Technical, Crazy Racing etc.. They usually have a suby inside their shop being modded. Buy one of those local car magazines like Option Fans were these and many other stores advertise. If you go farther out to the New Territories, you can find the junk yards with crashed Evos, Skylines, Type-R Hondas and our favorite Subarus just waiting to be parted out at cheap prices.
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yeah went to crazy racing last time i was out here... but was hoping for something that sorta resembled UCKK.... maybe i'm dreaming and mebbe they don't exist out here! haha
and mebbe they don't exist out here! haha
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Originally Posted by babysmurf
yeah went to crazy racing last time i was out here... but was hoping for something that sorta resembled UCKK.... maybe i'm dreaming and mebbe they don't exist out here! haha
and mebbe they don't exist out here! haha)
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Damn you Vanessa, you're lucky to be in HK. I hate you!
I remember seeing pictures of an Impreza Meet out in the New Territories, but I dunno if it's regular or not. Probably a pain to get to without a car (KCR's routes are limited).
BTW, did you get an Octopus card? Makes life SO much easier
I remember seeing pictures of an Impreza Meet out in the New Territories, but I dunno if it's regular or not. Probably a pain to get to without a car (KCR's routes are limited).
BTW, did you get an Octopus card? Makes life SO much easier
