Storing E30 in garage? Battery...

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Raj_p
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:51 pm

No worries, i'll keep my eyes open just in case... i love bargins
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:42 pm

Nevermind, Thanks for checking for us Raj!

Has to be said you got a bargain and a HALF!

they go for £40-£50.
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Sun Oct 31, 2010 11:31 pm

Thanx for trying Raj - this is what makes the zone great!
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Mon Nov 01, 2010 5:53 pm

Ive had one of these for a couple of years ...it works

http://www.toolparts.co.uk/acatalog/Mot ... arges.html

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Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:28 pm

this is the one i bought and use
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165629


£25 halfords
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Mon Nov 01, 2010 6:48 pm

^^
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Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:21 pm

i'm sure the relevant details have been mentioned,

release h/brake diconnect the battery and if an auto leave in 'n'

turn the alarm off first.
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Mon Nov 01, 2010 8:18 pm

n watch it roll down the road lol
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Mon Nov 01, 2010 10:17 pm

Thanks magpie.

I wanted to ask, how long would you have to keep a e30 in a garage without moving or starting it before you start seeing the brakes seizing, tyres bulging, oil going right at the bottom, etc. Basically anything detrimental?

How important is it to start it up every now and again?
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