A little problem with my storage guy
12-21-2008, 05:40 PM
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isn't it bad for the paint to put a car cover on outside if its windy and there is a chance of snow/ice blowing up between the cover and the car. be like sand paper to the paint?
12-21-2008, 05:47 PM
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12-22-2008, 08:13 AM
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Heh, that's seriously awesome.
MM, any toying around with a way of linking that mode to the remote lock? I know the immobilizer keeps most thieves away, but that plus an auto-valet mode whenever you lock your 8 should prevent your 8 from getting very far if a professional targeted it.
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Hrm, not sure this would work if you take your AP with you. But honestly it is the best reason I have heard of for getting an AP so far. Warming my car up in the morning always has me nervous and watching it like a hawk.
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Was just informed of a 2-2.5 min reflash time, which works great for me, but probably not for this linking, and come to think of it, I don't know that I would ever have the valet wait 2-2.5 minutes for a reflash before handing him the keys. Actually, I wouldn't hand anyone the keys but another 8 owner. Still great for safety on winter morning warmups. AP now the top of my too-distance list.
MM, any toying around with a way of linking that mode to the remote lock? I know the immobilizer keeps most thieves away, but that plus an auto-valet mode whenever you lock your 8 should prevent your 8 from getting very far if a professional targeted it.
Edit:
Hrm, not sure this would work if you take your AP with you. But honestly it is the best reason I have heard of for getting an AP so far. Warming my car up in the morning always has me nervous and watching it like a hawk.
2nd Edit:
Was just informed of a 2-2.5 min reflash time, which works great for me, but probably not for this linking, and come to think of it, I don't know that I would ever have the valet wait 2-2.5 minutes for a reflash before handing him the keys. Actually, I wouldn't hand anyone the keys but another 8 owner. Still great for safety on winter morning warmups. AP now the top of my too-distance list.
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12-22-2008, 10:09 AM
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#1) You do not need to start it once a week. It does nothing except waste fuel. Fill up the gas tank, add fuel stabilizer, take out the battery (store it indoors), and throw on a car cover. That's it.
#2) DO NOT PARK IT OUTSIDE! Salt from the street evaporates into the air and exposing your car to that is no different from driving it all winter. It will expedite rust.
#3) Don't park it with someone you don't trust.
That's just awesome.
#2) DO NOT PARK IT OUTSIDE! Salt from the street evaporates into the air and exposing your car to that is no different from driving it all winter. It will expedite rust.
#3) Don't park it with someone you don't trust.
That's just awesome.
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