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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Storing my RX7

What do I need to do to store my rx7? We will be moving to Hawaii for about 1 year because of work. Any info would be appreciated.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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You can store it at my house! haha
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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Fill the tank with fresh fuel, completely full. Add fuel stabilizer<------ VERY IMPORTANT!
If possible, store the car inside a climate controlled facility, or a garage that is attached to a house that will have heat/AC.
Lay plastic under the car, then place jackstands under the chassis, to relieve the stress on the suspension. The plastic will help keep moisture from coming up thru the cement.
Flushing the brake fluid before storing is always a good idea, as it draws moisture. Any moisture in there will promote corrosion inside the calipers and MC.
A soft cloth car cover is also a good idea, but only if the car will be out of the wind.
Washing and waxing before storage is another good idea.
A few moth ***** inside the car will keep out most insects and rodents, but can be less than desireable after storage. Laying them under the car works also as well, without the smell later.
Flushing the coolant is another good idea, but since the engine is new, I assume the coolant is as well.
Remove the battery from the car.

I'm sure I've missed a few points, hopefully others can chime in with the ones I have overlooked.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Thanks for the info Rouge Wolf you guys planning on attending the Rotary BBQ on the 27th? My brother is going to go down once a week and start it for me, hopefully this will help also. Ill change some of the settings in the power fc so he cant go joy riding.. lol
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Yepperz, I'm gonna be at the 'Q.
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Sweet
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