imported_Green_Goblin

Hey guyz,

This is my first car and this is my first winter with it. The previous owner never let it touch rain or snow. Ive kept it away from rain the best I could. I gotta get it rust proofed really soon so please let me know if you know someone who does it cheap.

I am now looking for a storage area for cars like mine...modified.
I need a reliable spot with good security, and decent price.

Winter Beater will be on its way soon.

OH, last but not least...I am hoping that I can attend 1 first and last WEST END meet for this year, so lets get that in the planning.

Let me know about rust proofs, storage, and the meet.

Thanks

imported_loudsubz

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Krown <--- only place to go

Tego

Sold my beater, made a huge profit on it. So I'm not too worried with my '99 hatch. Just get it rustproofed, put on the winter tires and I'm good to go.

imported_Green_Goblin

That was my plan from the start, raise it since I have coilovers, put on the old Urethane front bumber, steelies, and thats it. But I dont want rust to start comming on it. BUT If I can save my car from extra mileage, rust, salt, body wear for a grand...I'll do it.

imported_loudsubz

its a civic, it will be fine, just dont wash your car in the winter, and get it rust proofed before and you will be fine

imported_Green_Goblin

doesnt salt F*uck up coilovers? Plus the paint job is new and expensive..

imported_viper_2_4

find a family member or friend that has a garage you can keep your car in for the winter.....toss them a couple hundred for it or something

imported_Green_Goblin

Hmm, good thinking... Didnt know family was of any good until now! lol

Nova_Dust

What do I do with my car in the winter? I drive it. I wash it frequently, about every 10 days during winter season. When it is below zero, I don't.

Started rust proofing since last April, so far, nothing on the car. Regular maintenance will keep the car in good shape.

As for coilover thread, again, spray it as often as you can. It is made out of steel, not paper. My 5 year OEM strut/springs were almost new when I took them out this summer.

Notorious

I drive my car all year long. I just get it rust proofed, take of the lip, and put on winters. I drive with a 1.8" drop all year long.

imported_Green_Goblin

Thanks for the tips so far, but wouldnt u say that its just better to buy a beater?

Im gonna rust proof my civic newayz, krownz is doin it cheap ... Btw, thanx for the tip loudsubz.

Notorious

For a car as mint as yours, I would suggest getting a beater.

If I were to ever repaint my car, I would get a beater just to keep it mint.

imported_trackhack

I rustproof and store my car beside the garage underneath a carport. I also have a so called "beater" for the winter.

One thing you should be wary of is the use of a car cover, the moisture held in the cover can tarnish your paint if present for an extended period of time. Also, loose fitting covers can scuff paint if the area in which the car is stored is prone to high winds.

Before I store my car for the winter, steelies are put on, car is oil sprayed, greased, large packs of silica sand are placed in the interior to reduce moisture and the car is given a few coats of wax to protect the paint agaist the elements. Also the car is kept free of dust and debris throughout the winter. Hope this helps.

imported_Green_Goblin

wow, good info, I might end up storing my car in my garage if I get a beater. It will stay warm thru winter since my room is right above and I leak heating like a b*tch lol. Ah well, anything for my baby.

This silica sand you speak of... what is it? and where can it be found?

imported_trackhack

It's the same stuff you find in boxes of new shoes, the little packages that say "DO NOT EAT" The material itself absorbs moisture from the air. It elminates the musty smell in the spring.

I don't know where to buy it in large quantities, I get mine from work when crates of new equipment fom overseas is shipped in.(It's in the crates) I'm going to have to say though, if your car is being stored in a heated garage for the winter, personally I wouldn't worry about it.

imported_alwaysoverkill

I'm just gonna drive my car in the winter with winter tires and raise the suspension back up with stock components. its an EL not a Ferrari so I don't see why I wouldn't drive it in the winter


for a ride like yours, i'd drive it but wash it often to remove salt and dirt, but it all depends. i see civics as a daily driver, but if you've got alot of dough in it or it means something more to you, store it. kinda depends, but beaters can be very cheap so it could be worth it.

Gunmetalef

dont wash your car in the winter... had my ef in the family for over 10 years rust proofed every year never washed in the winter... rust free ef

imported_mugenpowered

Chances are that if you get a beater for a grand, it will have breakdown problems and you will be spending money on it to keep it going. I think its a bit unreasonable to expect a beater to be maintenance free (I'm not saying that doesn't happen) but plan on spending more than that either upfront for a car in better condition or down the road for repairs.

You sold the black hatch!?

imported_t_dot_SiR

some say wash it, but wash it only above zero degree celcius...

some say don't wash it...

so which way is right?

imported_Green_Goblin

I never said I was expecting a perfectly running beater. I know that if Im paying a grand..Im basically getting what Im paying for. I know once in a while you get lucky and get a car that runs perfect with simple maintainance.

If you read my WTB post that I put up this morning you will see that Im trying to get well maintained beater. If it needs maintainance here and there, thats fine... as long as it gets me through this winter...

The problem is that I'll have to figure out what to do with it once winter is over
Its gonna take up space on the driveway