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Old 12-09-2012, 04:41 PM
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Your wheels are only some of the parts to be potentially damaged. Wax them or wipe them down with oil to prevent damage as detailed above.

I, like you, live in the cold, north half of the continental US. I'm very familiar with the conditions your cobra will encounter while in an unheated garage for the winter. Your car will endure periods of warming followed by cold, warming again, etc. throughout the winter and spring. This temperature cycling through the dew point causes moisture to collect on items as the garage warms. Ever take a shotgun out hunting in the winter and then bring it into a warm room? Moisture condenses on it. My guess is that your Cobra will see moisture on the garage floor, maybe even sometimes wet enough to look like you hosed it down, that has risen through the concrete. I'd suggest placing a roll of plastic on the floor before you roll the Cobra in. This will serve as a moisture barrier to prevent ground moisture from collecting on the bottom side of your Cobra. Also, I'd suggest covering the car with a breathable cover. Don't use a sheet of plastic, as this will trap moisture under it. Many good quality car covers have the ability to let moisture trapped under them escape, but won't allow water and dirt to penetrate from the top side. An oscillating fan can also be used to keep the air moving in the garage and prevent it from condensing on your car.

The best solution would be to find a heated garage for your baby. The cost of renting a heated stall for a few months is small in comparison to what we have invested in our cars. Good luck, and we're looking forward to next spring!
Good stuff Doug D. Thanks.
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