I like to do things properly, which is why it took me 21 minutes to put the car in the garage! 😉 If you have to store your own car outside during the winter months, jump in the comments below with your own hints and tips for the best way to do so.
My GT4 lives outside and gets driven all year (Unless the gritters been out or the weather is really bad), it get a wheels off deep scrub in the spring. Was out only yesterday with my mate in his 992 GT3, both cars looked dreadful but we have a great drive out. Lanoguard and ceramic coating does help,
@ They are well made modern cars, I love mine, it’s probably over serviced and I look after it and enjoy it as much as possible. Look at Chris Harris’s 991 GT3 Touring, that thing gets used and abused and it’s still earning its keep all year and looks fabulous once it’s been slouched out.
Thanks for the video, I will uncover my car and open the windows tomorrow. Things I am thinking about for next spring when the car gets out the garage: 1) install the puddle lights 2) the extended height version of the armrest cover with the crest as I already crushed a pair of sunglasses 3) upgraded airfilters, dry and not oiled 4) maybe steel brake lines.
Glad it's helped Rene. That's a decent list of tweaks. 👍 I have my eye on the higher profile armrest lid too, though I need to find an Alcantara version that matches the GTS's interior. Steel brake lines are on my list too - an easy win, I gather.
I use precisely the same method for my battery tender 👍🏻. I also like to change the engine oil and filter so it’s done for the springtime. It’s an easy task to do at home if you are able to raise the car (level). Another good/timely video Chris. Thank you.
@@len333p Thanks as always Barrie. For entirely practical reasons I draw the line at oil changes, even though I know they’re easy enough. That said, one of my first Spring jobs is to get the car serviced!
I know we are splitting hairs here but it’s best to leave the old oil in the engine and put fresh oil in the spring so all the water that collects in the oil is drained out in the spring time
That’s interesting, I’ve read conflicting recommendations, I went with the logic that there may be water in the oil that sits in your engine over the down time. Maybe I should review again. Not splitting hairs, it’s something I would actually like to get to the bottom of as I want to do the right thing. Cheers!
@@len333p I just looked into it and I’m wrong about this one. You should change your oil before winter storage. Don’t listen to me. I live in Los Angeles and had my top down last night at 1am.
Oddly, it doesn't seem to matter - particularly since I had the same concern when I first lowered them. The car definitely retains its characteristic smell (albeit mine is now over nine years old, so I can hardly pretend it's dealer fresh!).
Where I live mice moving indoors in the winter is an issue. Even in a garage with car covered and prepped as you describe. Best solution I’ve come up with is to literally circle the car on the cement floor with a combination of Irish Spring soap ( ( blender or food processor) and crushed moth balls. Inside have multiple dryer sheets including in tail pipes. We have long winters here so both my 911’s spend about four months in storage.
Gosh - mice isn't something I've ever had to think about Philip. Useful to know how they can be discouraged from nibbling on the electrics! I bet you're keen to drive the car after four months! Thanks for commenting... 👍
Am I Irish Spring soap. It's springtime in a bar in these green and white stripes are too deodorants that leave your feet in clean and fresh a long long time Irish Spring now that's my kind of soap.
Nice and thorough! I have no choice but to keep my car outside here in sunny Los Angeles, where the winters aren't particularly brutal. I use a cover for the roof/windscreen as well as some universal magnetic window covers that I use to cover the headlights, as those seem to deteriorate from the sun. I've also completely removed the drain plugs by the side vents to prevent water buildup from any rain. I'm not too fussed about small scratches - as long as it drives great! See you in the spring!
Thanks Brandon! Always good to have a comment from you. Excellent point about the headlights - they have a reputation for clouding I think? And I think the plugs-out is all but essential in the UK for a convertible that lives outside - way easier than repeatedly removing the sills to check them. Wish we had some winter warmth, LA-style!
Great video as always, while I have a garage it's to small for the Boxster so she is on the drive way all year round. Invested in a quality half cover as soon as I got it and cover it all year round when not in use. I figure even in the summer it reduces the temp and exposure to UV on the interior and protects the roof. While I will use the car weekends if dry over winter if it's longer than a few weeks I stick it on charge like you do. Same set up for the battery with a trickle charger for a the weekend. So far all good and very useable.
Thanks Justin. A half cover has to be ideal doesn't it? Less faff to remove and store than a full cover, if you fancy a quick drive. And I reckon you're probably right about UV damage in the summer; always worth reducing that if possible. Pleased to hear that your setup is working. 👍
I live in an earthquake prone semi-volcanic area. My tank is always at least 80% full! Also, because my car is garaged in a fully insulated garage (including the door), I run the dehumidifier for about 4 hours after each wash just to suck that extra moisture out of the places I can't get to with the leaf blower.
@@Dave-un7fh That’s a first for me Dave - keeping the tank full because of plate tectonics! The dehumidifier is great isn’t it? Really helps keep on top of the moisture. (I need to buy a blower!)
If you have a cold garage...keep a space heater in there to take the bite out....also..put 1 inch stryofoam on the floor..the blue or punk stuff...vapour barrier rated...surprised what a difference it make...they sell them in 4x8 sheets or 2x8 sheets
Both good ideas - thank you. I have a small storage heater just in case the cold weathe really kicks in. It never occured to me to insulate the floor - interesting! 👍
To get my Cayman S ready for winter, I put on the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4’s, N0 spec, and make sure I have de-icing windshield washer fluid. Then hit the road! Ta-da!
Enjoyed this video and you’ve inspired me to be more methodical in my approach to car care. My GTS is a weekend only car. I have a carport where it sits when not driven and a heavy duty outdoor cover covering it. The winters here in Australia (Melbourne) aren’t as severe as in the UK, so I don’t really have to put the GTS away as such. But I do worry about the car cover scratching the paint so the car gets a full wipe down when it gets driven. I’m hoping to get a partial PPF wrap for the car at some point to preserve the paintwork!
Hey Prashanth. It's horses for courses isn't it? Sounds like you have your winter system sorted, though some extra protection from PPF would make things even easier, I'm sure.
Hi, I’ve got my CTeK charger mounted on the wall, with the output cable zip-tied to the frame of my up & over Garage door. The lead then drops down beside the windscreen pillar so I can plug it into the extended fly-lead from teh battery, that pokes through the scuttle-cover and emerges beside one of the washer jets, and this is usual practice for warmer times when car in use. For the next couple of months during winter and not in use, I’ve added another C-tek extension so that it goes down to almost floor-lever then back up, once the car cover is on. Means I’m not tripping over wires or charger on the floor, unlike my friend & his Boxster!
Oooh - very tidy David. I like that idea. I don't particularly find the cable to be a trip hazard (I usually have it lying entirely flat on the floor), though having it off the floor entirely is appealing. 😀
I buy a couple of those moisture dehumidifier untils and put one in the frunk and one in the passenger footwell ......then l check weekly and empty out the caught moisture .
On thing which I think is worth mentioning is to make sure that the brake discs are bone dry before storing after washing as Porsche brake discs are prone to rust noticeable very quickly.
Very true Peter. I've owned Porsches for nearly 10 years now, and all of them without fail had rust-prone disks. I do give the car a short run after washing to clear the disks, and then rely on the dehumidifier to manage things from thereon in during the winter. Sometimes they rust, sometimes they rust more!
For my Cayman S, I plug the trickle charger in to the ‘cigarette lighter ‘ socket. I also fire the car up every week or so and let it reach operating temperature.
I've never had much luck with the 12v sockets Derrick - they seem to randomly switch off on me (probably since I've never really figured out the sequence needed to keep them on) which I why I switched to the hard wire option. It's a bit of a pain, but less so than finding the charger isn't charging a week later. I'm never quite sure about regularly warming the car through, since I gather the best way to 'warm' an engine is to drive the car. Hence my confusion.
@@christianprattI agree with all your suggestions…good advice……it’s reminded me to check if the tyres are holding the pressures. Subscribed to catch up.
Perhaps I ought to! Though they’re in such a poor state already (ie. were already knocked about when I bought the car) I’m half waiting until they need replacing.
@@Keith-Hall1 Good result Keith! It seems some OPCs don't worry themselves about the Zunns while others consider them an afront to Ferry Porsche and any factory warranty ever! 🤪
Thanks Peter. Yes, the car is getting better and better with time. I’d long wanted a OO plate, due to the quirk of the font giving the appearance of three zeros. I chose 6 because it’s a boxer 6 engine, and in my head ZUF is short for Zuffenhausen, where the car was built. Simple fun!
Thanks for commenting Mark. Definitely have the Zunsports on my shopping list. I think I’m kinda waiting for the existing condensors to let go (they're quite damaged already) before protecting some new ones with the grills.
My 991.2 Turbo S has an extended Porsche warranty which I have kept going for peace of mind. When I mentioned to my Porsche Service Centre that I was considering fitting Zunsport grills I was told this would invalidate the warranty. I double checked with Reading HQ and they confirmed the same 🤬🤯
@@hpman911 Radiator grills and aftermarket batteries - the stuff of OPC extended warranty legend! 🤪 (Happily, being long out of warranty, I can stick what I like on my car, albeit at my expense!)
One of the first things I did when I got my car last May was installing the Zunsport grills. Better protection and it looks a lot better imo. As I did find leaves in the intakes I made grilles myself from racing mesh and put those in as well. No issues with warranty since that expired long ago….
Aaah yes - I've seen that done before Peter. A good idea. The tyres have marked my garage tiles (I imagine it's the oils finding their way from the rubber into the plastic), which would be avoided too with some runners. 👍
Hi Oliver. Thanks for commenting. For the BMS to work you should connect the positive (red) terminal directly to the conditioner, and the negative (black) to - in effect - the earth, which could be the jump post or another dedicated point under the frunk, depending on whether your car is left or righthand drive. Best check your owner's manual to be sure.
@@eaglebeagle1408 I used to, in my previous cars. But somehow the 981’s BMS is more temperamental (ie. I never figured out the time sequence needed to keep it on) and I’d come back to the car and find the socket had ‘switched off’. My patience ran out, which is why it’s now hard wired. Less convenient, but it never not charges, which is the name of the game when you’re not around to check on it.
Winter storage splash of redex as for agm battery boost up on cetek charger my tip leave bonnet open just in case battery does fail or results in annoying to open up and replace battery mine is ten years old expecting replacement when dies
@@stephenoliver1437 Good point about battery age Stephen. My battery is definitely not the original though I don’t know for sure how old it is. There’s always that nagging doubt isn’t there - when is it finally going to give up and die?!
@@stevenquilter117 Thank you Steven. I did (after I’d washed it) albeit perhaps not quite enough. The fine line/challenge of clearing the disks without making it (too) dirty again.
Just one other thing other than washing n detailing before putting away for the winter, i try and put it away hot just to be sure l don't have moisture in the exhaust, but another important thing l do usually all year round but especially when its going to be left undisturbed for a couple of months........mouse bait traps placed in each corner of the garage and regularly checked , i can usually guarantee that they will need topping up during this quite undisturbed time of the year when food and warm shelter is in short supply, besides we live in the Brecon Beacons and are constantly under siege from mice n rats!!!!
Some great points here Thomas - thank you. A hot car dries itself reall well doesn't it? I find that's a boon after a drive in the wet - put away into the garage, it will dry itself quite happily over 24 hours. Mice don't seem to be a problem with me - but plenty of other comments suggest I need to remain diligent. I suspect your (excellent) location doesn't help!
I am surprised you didn’t take your car for a short spin after cleaning the wheels before putting it in the garage. A number of members in my Porsche Club area have complained of rusty discs and I believe by adopting this procedure with plenty of short sharp applications of the brakes it goes a long way to alleviate this issue.
Well spotted. And in fact I did give the car a short turn, albeit perhaps not enough to fully clear them (note to self). My front disks (and pads) are due for replacement though which is why I’m not too concerned about some extra surface corrosion.
@ Aaah! Thanks Bob. Yes, I can see why weeks rather than months would appeal! (We don't really get hard winters in southern Britain - the Gulf Stream keeps us toasty...)
Great video but no mention of rodents!! My 981 GTs is stored on the drive (used periodically in the winter up to 5,000 miles) and failed its MOT due to some chewing of the wash wipe pipe 😮 Now deployed (I) peppermint balls underneath and (2) a variable sonic and light rodent repeller underneath. I’m told you do not want chewing of the wiring harness!!!
Hi Philip. Gosh, I guess I'm really luck that I haven't had a problem with mice. But yes, I gather it can be uncommonly expensive. Hope your various defences are doing the trick. 🤞
Completely off topic BUT.......do you have any idea why evertime l get back into my 981 the settings for the treble, bass, fade,balance and surround sound (BOSE) goes back to the '0' settings ie, my settings are all cleared???? Im obviously doing something wrong? Or is this normal?.......sorry its off topic but if you have any thoughts id be most appreciative. 😊
Interesting. No, I don't believe that's normal (based on having BOSE previously in two other cars). Firstly, is there any other odd behaviour from the PCM, ie. settings defaulting, performance dropping out, etc? Perhaps the PCM is on the blink - a dodgy earth or similar? Second - and I haven't check the manual on this, so it might be an incorrect guess - do you have the personlisation option on the 18-way electric seats If you do, then the car may well save the audio settings along with the seat position (mirrors, etc.) AND it could be that it's that which is at fault. Perhaps you need to reset/save the settings to button 1/2/3. (And if the remote on the key isn't working then it might need a new battery which would then let the car 'see' it again, which might be another version of the same problem. ie. settings not be allocated/saved to a key profile.) Lastly, it might be a problem with the BOSE amplifier, which I >think< is under the driver's (UK) seat. (That's certainly where my Sound Package Plus amplifer is.) Perhaps that's damaged? First thing to check on that is for water damage - check to see if the carpet in and around the base of the seat is wet. (Assuming your car is a Boxster? If it's a Cayman, it won't suffer this problem.) Beyond that, I'm out of ideas. It's not an issue I've come across before - bit of an odd one. Good luck!
Thank you for such a informative response, everything seems fine in all other areas but perhaps I'll re read my infotainment booklet , l have a Cayman S......BTW :)
With my car being a Cayman and hence probably more sealed internally with the windows up , l prefer to store it with windows closed with the moisture absorbing dehumidifiers so as to reduce air changes into the cabin and hopefully draw out the majority of the moisture into these devices , im not sure about the science......besides mice have a habit of climbing under my dust sheet and ld hate to think if they could actually climb through an open window!!!!
I would always put the car backwards in the garage. Makes it easier and safer to drive it if in a hurry (fire) and is a bit better for the engine and environment because you can just drive away without going back and fort first.
Hi Ron. The need for a rapid departure has never occured to me! Normal times I guess I can simply drive it straight in though, which is about as easy as it gets.
I used to work for a company that was all about Safety and they always emphasized on parking backwards so that you can leave as fast as possible if needed. 😉
I use a product by RaceRamps called Flat Stoppers. Not sure if they are available in the UK. They cradle the tires so no flat spots develop. They come in various widths for all sorts of summer only tires that are a lot softer than normal tires. I also pump up the tires with a bit of air as well. Been doing that for decades on all my Porsches.
@@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 You're 95% of the way there even with a base car. The essentials are all present and correct, regardless of spec. Thanks for following the channel! 🙏
I like to do things properly, which is why it took me 21 minutes to put the car in the garage! 😉
If you have to store your own car outside during the winter months, jump in the comments below with your own hints and tips for the best way to do so.
My GT4 lives outside and gets driven all year (Unless the gritters been out or the weather is really bad), it get a wheels off deep scrub in the spring. Was out only yesterday with my mate in his 992 GT3, both cars looked dreadful but we have a great drive out. Lanoguard and ceramic coating does help,
I suspect your own experience proves the point that these are pretty robust cars in practice. Though some paintwork protection is always a plus point!
@ They are well made modern cars, I love mine, it’s probably over serviced and I look after it and enjoy it as much as possible. Look at Chris Harris’s 991 GT3 Touring, that thing gets used and abused and it’s still earning its keep all year and looks fabulous once it’s been slouched out.
@@Redducati1199 Good example. Mr Harris is not known for over-pampering his cars… 😃
Exactly how it was meant to be used
Thanks for the video, I will uncover my car and open the windows tomorrow. Things I am thinking about for next spring when the car gets out the garage: 1) install the puddle lights 2) the extended height version of the armrest cover with the crest as I already crushed a pair of sunglasses 3) upgraded airfilters, dry and not oiled 4) maybe steel brake lines.
Glad it's helped Rene.
That's a decent list of tweaks. 👍 I have my eye on the higher profile armrest lid too, though I need to find an Alcantara version that matches the GTS's interior. Steel brake lines are on my list too - an easy win, I gather.
I use precisely the same method for my battery tender 👍🏻. I also like to change the engine oil and filter so it’s done for the springtime. It’s an easy task to do at home if you are able to raise the car (level). Another good/timely video Chris. Thank you.
@@len333p Thanks as always Barrie.
For entirely practical reasons I draw the line at oil changes, even though I know they’re easy enough. That said, one of my first Spring jobs is to get the car serviced!
I know we are splitting hairs here but it’s best to leave the old oil in the engine and put fresh oil in the spring so all the water that collects in the oil is drained out in the spring time
That’s interesting, I’ve read conflicting recommendations, I went with the logic that there may be water in the oil that sits in your engine over the down time. Maybe I should review again. Not splitting hairs, it’s something I would actually like to get to the bottom of as I want to do the right thing. Cheers!
@@len333p I just looked into it and I’m wrong about this one. You should change your oil before winter storage. Don’t listen to me. I live in Los Angeles and had my top down last night at 1am.
😄 Thanks for checking, I’m in western Canada 🇨🇦
Never thought to put the windows down. I’d be afraid to lose that fantastic Porsche leather smell!
Oddly, it doesn't seem to matter - particularly since I had the same concern when I first lowered them. The car definitely retains its characteristic smell (albeit mine is now over nine years old, so I can hardly pretend it's dealer fresh!).
Where I live mice moving indoors in the winter is an issue. Even in a garage with car covered and prepped as you describe. Best solution I’ve come up with is to literally circle the car on the cement floor with a combination of Irish Spring soap ( ( blender or food processor) and crushed moth balls. Inside have multiple dryer sheets including in tail pipes. We have long winters here so both my 911’s spend about four months in storage.
Gosh - mice isn't something I've ever had to think about Philip. Useful to know how they can be discouraged from nibbling on the electrics!
I bet you're keen to drive the car after four months! Thanks for commenting... 👍
Am I Irish Spring soap. It's springtime in a bar in these green and white stripes are too deodorants that leave your feet in clean and fresh a long long time Irish Spring now that's my kind of soap.
Good video , some good tips there , I'd check the auto wiper is off with taking the blades off
@@tonybates2105 Thank you Tony. 🙏
Good point about the wipers - I will check!
Great video. Ive been really enjoying your series in the last few weeks, happy new year from Cambridge.
Appreciated - thank you Justin. Delighted to hear that. 🙏
Nice and thorough! I have no choice but to keep my car outside here in sunny Los Angeles, where the winters aren't particularly brutal. I use a cover for the roof/windscreen as well as some universal magnetic window covers that I use to cover the headlights, as those seem to deteriorate from the sun. I've also completely removed the drain plugs by the side vents to prevent water buildup from any rain. I'm not too fussed about small scratches - as long as it drives great! See you in the spring!
Thanks Brandon! Always good to have a comment from you.
Excellent point about the headlights - they have a reputation for clouding I think? And I think the plugs-out is all but essential in the UK for a convertible that lives outside - way easier than repeatedly removing the sills to check them.
Wish we had some winter warmth, LA-style!
Great video as always, while I have a garage it's to small for the Boxster so she is on the drive way all year round. Invested in a quality half cover as soon as I got it and cover it all year round when not in use. I figure even in the summer it reduces the temp and exposure to UV on the interior and protects the roof. While I will use the car weekends if dry over winter if it's longer than a few weeks I stick it on charge like you do. Same set up for the battery with a trickle charger for a the weekend. So far all good and very useable.
Thanks Justin. A half cover has to be ideal doesn't it? Less faff to remove and store than a full cover, if you fancy a quick drive. And I reckon you're probably right about UV damage in the summer; always worth reducing that if possible.
Pleased to hear that your setup is working. 👍
What cover did you buy was it lined?
@ Hello John.
Mine is a Supertex cover from carcovers.eu and yes it’s lined. Seems to do the job!
@ thanks Christian I just bought a black Boxster s 718 want to keep the good good
@ No trouble. Welcome to Boxster ownership!
I live in an earthquake prone semi-volcanic area. My tank is always at least 80% full! Also, because my car is garaged in a fully insulated garage (including the door), I run the dehumidifier for about 4 hours after each wash just to suck that extra moisture out of the places I can't get to with the leaf blower.
@@Dave-un7fh That’s a first for me Dave - keeping the tank full because of plate tectonics!
The dehumidifier is great isn’t it? Really helps keep on top of the moisture. (I need to buy a blower!)
If you have a cold garage...keep a space heater in there to take the bite out....also..put 1 inch stryofoam on the floor..the blue or punk stuff...vapour barrier rated...surprised what a difference it make...they sell them in 4x8 sheets or 2x8 sheets
Both good ideas - thank you. I have a small storage heater just in case the cold weathe really kicks in. It never occured to me to insulate the floor - interesting! 👍
To get my Cayman S ready for winter, I put on the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4’s, N0 spec, and make sure I have de-icing windshield washer fluid. Then hit the road! Ta-da!
Excellent! I like your style… 👍
Enjoyed this video and you’ve inspired me to be more methodical in my approach to car care. My GTS is a weekend only car. I have a carport where it sits when not driven and a heavy duty outdoor cover covering it.
The winters here in Australia (Melbourne) aren’t as severe as in the UK, so I don’t really have to put the GTS away as such. But I do worry about the car cover scratching the paint so the car gets a full wipe down when it gets driven.
I’m hoping to get a partial PPF wrap for the car at some point to preserve the paintwork!
Hey Prashanth. It's horses for courses isn't it? Sounds like you have your winter system sorted, though some extra protection from PPF would make things even easier, I'm sure.
Hi, I’ve got my CTeK charger mounted on the wall, with the output cable zip-tied to the frame of my up & over Garage door. The lead then drops down beside the windscreen pillar so I can plug it into the extended fly-lead from teh battery, that pokes through the scuttle-cover and emerges beside one of the washer jets, and this is usual practice for warmer times when car in use. For the next couple of months during winter and not in use, I’ve added another C-tek extension so that it goes down to almost floor-lever then back up, once the car cover is on. Means I’m not tripping over wires or charger on the floor, unlike my friend & his Boxster!
Oooh - very tidy David. I like that idea.
I don't particularly find the cable to be a trip hazard (I usually have it lying entirely flat on the floor), though having it off the floor entirely is appealing. 😀
I buy a couple of those moisture dehumidifier untils and put one in the frunk and one in the passenger footwell ......then l check weekly and empty out the caught moisture .
@@thomasbell6655 Perfect! A damp interior is not a pleasant thing… 😏
On thing which I think is worth mentioning is to make sure that the brake discs are bone dry before storing after washing as Porsche brake discs are prone to rust noticeable very quickly.
Very true Peter. I've owned Porsches for nearly 10 years now, and all of them without fail had rust-prone disks. I do give the car a short run after washing to clear the disks, and then rely on the dehumidifier to manage things from thereon in during the winter. Sometimes they rust, sometimes they rust more!
Another good video Happy New Year Mitch
Many thanks Mitch. And to you too. 🙏
For my Cayman S, I plug the trickle charger in to the ‘cigarette lighter ‘ socket. I also fire the car up every week or so and let it reach operating temperature.
I've never had much luck with the 12v sockets Derrick - they seem to randomly switch off on me (probably since I've never really figured out the sequence needed to keep them on) which I why I switched to the hard wire option. It's a bit of a pain, but less so than finding the charger isn't charging a week later.
I'm never quite sure about regularly warming the car through, since I gather the best way to 'warm' an engine is to drive the car. Hence my confusion.
@@christianprattI agree with all your suggestions…good advice……it’s reminded me to check if the tyres are holding the pressures. Subscribed to catch up.
@@derrickgreen9020 Appreciate the subscription Derrick - thank you.
Surprised that you have not fitted protective grilles to your radiators - it was one of the first things that I did to my GTS
Perhaps I ought to! Though they’re in such a poor state already (ie. were already knocked about when I bought the car) I’m half waiting until they need replacing.
My GTS came with the Zunn Sport grills. My local OPC said that they were a great addition and didn’t know why they weren’t fitted as standard !
@@Keith-Hall1 Good result Keith!
It seems some OPCs don't worry themselves about the Zunns while others consider them an afront to Ferry Porsche and any factory warranty ever! 🤪
Great video as usual, cars in fantastic condition. Picked up a few good tips. What the 0006 ZUF mean?
Thanks Peter. Yes, the car is getting better and better with time.
I’d long wanted a OO plate, due to the quirk of the font giving the appearance of three zeros. I chose 6 because it’s a boxer 6 engine, and in my head ZUF is short for Zuffenhausen, where the car was built. Simple fun!
My Cayman gets driven all year, I get to enjoy the noise more😁
Perfect! Fair play to you Andy. 👍
Another helpful video. Have you never considered the Zunsport grills to stop all that debris clogging up or damaging the condensers/radiator?
Thanks for commenting Mark.
Definitely have the Zunsports on my shopping list. I think I’m kinda waiting for the existing condensors to let go (they're quite damaged already) before protecting some new ones with the grills.
My 991.2 Turbo S has an extended Porsche warranty which I have kept going for peace of mind. When I mentioned to my Porsche Service Centre that I was considering fitting Zunsport grills I was told this would invalidate the warranty. I double checked with Reading HQ and they confirmed the same 🤬🤯
@@hpman911 Radiator grills and aftermarket batteries - the stuff of OPC extended warranty legend! 🤪
(Happily, being long out of warranty, I can stick what I like on my car, albeit at my expense!)
One of the first things I did when I got my car last May was installing the Zunsport grills. Better protection and it looks a lot better imo. As I did find leaves in the intakes I made grilles myself from racing mesh and put those in as well. No issues with warranty since that expired long ago….
@@renesteenhart796 They're on my list!
I would just add that I keep my 981 on cheap carpet runners fron Dunelm, (£5-10 each) helps the tyres not have a cold & hard surface to sit on. 👍🏻
Aaah yes - I've seen that done before Peter. A good idea. The tyres have marked my garage tiles (I imagine it's the oils finding their way from the rubber into the plastic), which would be avoided too with some runners. 👍
Do you have to use the jump post for the battery charger? Or can you just use the positive and negative battery things? BMS in mind.
Hi Oliver. Thanks for commenting. For the BMS to work you should connect the positive (red) terminal directly to the conditioner, and the negative (black) to - in effect - the earth, which could be the jump post or another dedicated point under the frunk, depending on whether your car is left or righthand drive. Best check your owner's manual to be sure.
Why not use the Aux power socket in the passenger footwell to connect the battery conditioner? Much easier than messing with the battery cover etc.
@@eaglebeagle1408 I used to, in my previous cars. But somehow the 981’s BMS is more temperamental (ie. I never figured out the time sequence needed to keep it on) and I’d come back to the car and find the socket had ‘switched off’. My patience ran out, which is why it’s now hard wired. Less convenient, but it never not charges, which is the name of the game when you’re not around to check on it.
@@christianpratt I use a CTEK long term maintainer/conditioner. Zero issues over the winter.
@@eaglebeagle1408 Familiar! You can probably just about see mine on the floor in the video too. They're good aren't they!
I did notice one of your spray bottles was 2mm out of optimal position. I’d sort that if I were you.
Dang! I’ll get right on it with my ruler and spirit level…
Winter storage splash of redex as for agm battery boost up on cetek charger my tip leave bonnet open just in case battery does fail or results in annoying to open up and replace battery mine is ten years old expecting replacement when dies
@@stephenoliver1437 Good point about battery age Stephen. My battery is definitely not the original though I don’t know for sure how old it is. There’s always that nagging doubt isn’t there - when is it finally going to give up and die?!
Great video
Did you take the car for a run after washing To clear the surface rust of the discs ?
@@stevenquilter117 Thank you Steven. I did (after I’d washed it) albeit perhaps not quite enough. The fine line/challenge of clearing the disks without making it (too) dirty again.
Just one other thing other than washing n detailing before putting away for the winter, i try and put it away hot just to be sure l don't have moisture in the exhaust, but another important thing l do usually all year round but especially when its going to be left undisturbed for a couple of months........mouse bait traps placed in each corner of the garage and regularly checked , i can usually guarantee that they will need topping up during this quite undisturbed time of the year when food and warm shelter is in short supply, besides we live in the Brecon Beacons and are constantly under siege from mice n rats!!!!
Some great points here Thomas - thank you. A hot car dries itself reall well doesn't it? I find that's a boon after a drive in the wet - put away into the garage, it will dry itself quite happily over 24 hours.
Mice don't seem to be a problem with me - but plenty of other comments suggest I need to remain diligent. I suspect your (excellent) location doesn't help!
I am surprised you didn’t take your car for a short spin after cleaning the wheels before putting it in the garage.
A number of members in my Porsche Club area have complained of rusty discs and I believe by adopting this procedure with plenty of short sharp applications of the brakes it goes a long way to alleviate this issue.
Well spotted. And in fact I did give the car a short turn, albeit perhaps not enough to fully clear them (note to self). My front disks (and pads) are due for replacement though which is why I’m not too concerned about some extra surface corrosion.
Um, where in the UK does Winter last 4-6 weeks? I want to move there!
@@rigilchrist Too short? Or too long?! 😀
@@christianpratt It lasts 3-4 months for me!
@ Aaah! Thanks Bob. Yes, I can see why weeks rather than months would appeal!
(We don't really get hard winters in southern Britain - the Gulf Stream keeps us toasty...)
Great video but no mention of rodents!! My 981 GTs is stored on the drive (used periodically in the winter up to 5,000 miles) and failed its MOT due to some chewing of the wash wipe pipe 😮 Now deployed (I) peppermint balls underneath and (2) a variable sonic and light rodent repeller underneath. I’m told you do not want chewing of the wiring harness!!!
Hi Philip. Gosh, I guess I'm really luck that I haven't had a problem with mice. But yes, I gather it can be uncommonly expensive. Hope your various defences are doing the trick. 🤞
Completely off topic BUT.......do you have any idea why evertime l get back into my 981 the settings for the treble, bass, fade,balance and surround sound (BOSE) goes back to the '0' settings ie, my settings are all cleared???? Im obviously doing something wrong? Or is this normal?.......sorry its off topic but if you have any thoughts id be most appreciative. 😊
Interesting. No, I don't believe that's normal (based on having BOSE previously in two other cars).
Firstly, is there any other odd behaviour from the PCM, ie. settings defaulting, performance dropping out, etc? Perhaps the PCM is on the blink - a dodgy earth or similar?
Second - and I haven't check the manual on this, so it might be an incorrect guess - do you have the personlisation option on the 18-way electric seats If you do, then the car may well save the audio settings along with the seat position (mirrors, etc.) AND it could be that it's that which is at fault. Perhaps you need to reset/save the settings to button 1/2/3. (And if the remote on the key isn't working then it might need a new battery which would then let the car 'see' it again, which might be another version of the same problem. ie. settings not be allocated/saved to a key profile.)
Lastly, it might be a problem with the BOSE amplifier, which I >think< is under the driver's (UK) seat. (That's certainly where my Sound Package Plus amplifer is.) Perhaps that's damaged? First thing to check on that is for water damage - check to see if the carpet in and around the base of the seat is wet. (Assuming your car is a Boxster? If it's a Cayman, it won't suffer this problem.)
Beyond that, I'm out of ideas. It's not an issue I've come across before - bit of an odd one. Good luck!
Thank you for such a informative response, everything seems fine in all other areas but perhaps I'll re read my infotainment booklet , l have a Cayman S......BTW :)
With my car being a Cayman and hence probably more sealed internally with the windows up , l prefer to store it with windows closed with the moisture absorbing dehumidifiers so as to reduce air changes into the cabin and hopefully draw out the majority of the moisture into these devices , im not sure about the science......besides mice have a habit of climbing under my dust sheet and ld hate to think if they could actually climb through an open window!!!!
The mouse thing is definitely a risk! So long as the cabin remains dry, I'd say you're looking good with that strategy...
I would always put the car backwards in the garage. Makes it easier and safer to drive it if in a hurry (fire) and is a bit better for the engine and environment because you can just drive away without going back and fort first.
Hi Ron. The need for a rapid departure has never occured to me! Normal times I guess I can simply drive it straight in though, which is about as easy as it gets.
I used to work for a company that was all about Safety and they always emphasized on parking backwards so that you can leave as fast as possible if needed. 😉
@ I like it! 😀👍
As well as over inflating tyres put mats of cardboard under tyres to stop them getting flat spots
Sounds sensible. What sort of thickness are we talking? I imagine more than a single sheet?!
@ some thick cardboard out piece of carpet just to stop the cold hard concrete floor causing tyres to crack
@@stephenmcnamara4393 Great - thanks Stephen.
I use a product by RaceRamps called Flat Stoppers. Not sure if they are available in the UK. They cradle the tires so no flat spots develop. They come in various widths for all sorts of summer only tires that are a lot softer than normal tires. I also pump up the tires with a bit of air as well. Been doing that for decades on all my Porsches.
@@randallbiang6012 Useful to know - thanks Randall. 👍
Just drive the bloody thing for God's sake😂
@@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 Fair point! 😀
lol. Gorgeous car though. I have a 981 base and follow your channel. Looking forward to when I can afford a man gts 981. ❤
@@bellastaffypearmapearman2666 You're 95% of the way there even with a base car. The essentials are all present and correct, regardless of spec.
Thanks for following the channel! 🙏
Tyre Dox
@@davemillen007 Ha - yeah! 🤪
Add some gas stabilizer and fill your tank wirh premium gas....