pgodden Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Well not really, another 3 months, I figure that May 1st is a good round number for Calgary, but, it's been locked in the garage since Oct 1st. I figured I would start a check list of things that I need to do after it's been sitting this long any additional input is appreciated 1) let air out of tires and get them back to the factory air pressure, I have them up to like 50 or something for storage 2) change oil, never got around to it when I parked it even though Norton recommended it, I know. Do I do this before starting? 3) a week prior to D day put the charger back on for a weeks trickle charge 4) I heard if you hold the gas pedal down it will not pulse the injectors so you can get some oil to the top of the engine. ( thanks Cobra99) Before starting should I do anything to get oil up in the engine prior to firing it up? Any other tricks or hints...... Edited January 8, 2014 by pgodden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Had to drive the Shelby the day of the Noreaster last week because the Truck Battery was dead @ 5:00am going to work...bought a Battery on the way home & threw it in the truck in the driveway just as the snow was flying....good thing the GT500 was ready to rock that morning !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Well not really, another 3 months, I figure that May 1st is a good round number for Calgary, but, it's been locked in the garage since Oct 1st. I figured I would start a check list of things that I need to do after it's been sitting this long any additional input is appreciated 1) let air out of tires and get them back to the factory air pressure, I have them up to like 50 or something for storage 2) change oil, never got around to it when I parked it even though Norton recommended it, I know. Do I do this before starting? 3) a week prior to D day put the charger back on for a weeks trickle charge Before starting should I do anything to get oil up in the engine prior to firing it up? Any other tricks or hints...... Good Battery Tender. There is a thread on Battery Tenders here somewhere. Cars alarm system and time deplete the capacity of your lead acid battery, worse as the temperature drops.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Well not really, another 3 months, I figure that May 1st is a good round number for Calgary, but, it's been locked in the garage since Oct 1st. I figured I would start a check list of things that I need to do after it's been sitting this long any additional input is appreciated 1) let air out of tires and get them back to the factory air pressure, I have them up to like 50 or something for storage 2) change oil, never got around to it when I parked it even though Norton recommended it, I know. Do I do this before starting? 3) a week prior to D day put the charger back on for a weeks trickle charge Before starting should I do anything to get oil up in the engine prior to firing it up? Any other tricks or hints...... Looks like someones getting the itch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlyn12 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 We have had 3 months of winter already. Seems unreal that in about 10 weeks we will be at April 1! We just got out of the deep freeze this week but didn't have the snow that people east of us got. Really looking forward to getting the Shelby out of the winter garage and going for the first springtime drive. We have a friend who just bought a 14 and hasn't been able to drive it at all just look at it in the garage so he is really excited about that first spring drive also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glroy Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Looks like someones getting the itch!! His winter storage location is all wrong. We leave in five weeks for a week of driving the 13 in SoCal. Then back into storage till April and then another 10 days in SoCal and drive her to the 50th in Vegas. One last trip down on the May long weekend to bring her home for the summer. Fall road trip ends in SoCal and back into storage till ??? Of course the 07 is in the garage in case we get a nice day in Victoria. I think I have taken care of the storage itch. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yeah It sucks. I havent driven mine since last Friday. :-( It is likely we will have at least 5 or 6 more days of below 40 degree weather this month all together. One of the coldest winters I can remember in Texas. But before you hate me, we get possible 100+ days anywhere from April to October, so it equals out. A couple years ago we shattered our record number of days above 100 degrees with over 50, then the next year we had over 60. You guys keep your cars put up in winter, I put mine up in summer, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Mine has been hiding since oct as well. May take off my cover soon to install the goodies I will be getting from van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Well not really, another 3 months, I figure that May 1st is a good round number for Calgary, but, it's been locked in the garage since Oct 1st. I figured I would start a check list of things that I need to do after it's been sitting this long any additional input is appreciated 1) let air out of tires and get them back to the factory air pressure, I have them up to like 50 or something for storage 2) change oil, never got around to it when I parked it even though Norton recommended it, I know. Do I do this before starting? 3) a week prior to D day put the charger back on for a weeks trickle charge Before starting should I do anything to get oil up in the engine prior to firing it up? Any other tricks or hints...... Great to see a fellow calgarian. Yes my car has also been way since Oct. I actually went and ran it yesterday. Yes I know about condesation but I had to hear the car running . I heard if you hold the gas pedal down it will not pulse the injectors so you can get some oil to the top of the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Looks like someones getting the itch!! Ya.... Every time I walk out past it in the Garage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Great to see a fellow calgarian. Yes my car has also been way since Oct. I actually went and ran it yesterday. Yes I know about condesation but I had to hear the car running . I heard if you hold the gas pedal down it will not pulse the injectors so you can get some oil to the top of the engine. So you feel my Pain, this 6 months of the year is going to kill me.... Was bad enough when I got it last year, I didn't want to drive it and get it dirty or put miles on it. I think I got 600 pr so Kim's on it in 3 months..... Dear oh Dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) Mine has been hiding since oct as well. May take off my cover soon to install the goodies I will be getting from van Van? Edited January 8, 2014 by pgodden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Good Battery Tender. There is a thread on Battery Tenders here somewhere. Cars alarm system and time deplete the capacity of your lead acid battery, worse as the temperature drops.. Ya have one on the way a CTEK 7002, should be here next week. Was told that it may not be smart to put it on full time. Read here on the forum that it can reduce the battery life. I figured i would put it on 2 wks before I plan on starting her... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I am getting the 13/6 kit from revan racing which is the twin 65 tb, JLT big air CAI, IW 10% crank pulley, plugs and a John Lund tune. That's good for 100 rwhp. Then I am doing the American racing long tubes and off road h pipe and likely som bullet racing camshafts. Should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I am getting the 13/6 kit from revan racing which is the twin 65 tb, JLT big air CAI, IW 10% crank pulley, plugs and a John Lund tune. That's good for 100 rwhp. Then I am doing the American racing long tubes and off road h pipe and likely som bullet racing camshafts. Should be fun Yep I have the same kit sitting in my garage with his fuel rails. Can't install since the car is under the lift have to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Ya have one on the way a CTEK 7002, should be here next week. Was told that it may not be smart to put it on full time. Read here on the forum that it can reduce the battery life. I figured i would put it on 2 wks before I plan on starting her... I have the same one with the cig adaptor and I am running it all the time. I do have the lithium battery so I have to or it goes dead in a matter of weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I have the same one with the cig adaptor and I am running it all the time. I do have the lithium battery so I have to or it goes dead in a matter of weeks What is the cig lighter adapter for? Charging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I am getting the 13/6 kit from revan racing which is the twin 65 tb, JLT big air CAI, IW 10% crank pulley, plugs and a John Lund tune. That's good for 100 rwhp. Then I am doing the American racing long tubes and off road h pipe and likely som bullet racing camshafts. Should be fun Sorry, where does this kit come from exactly? Is it something one can instal oneself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Revan racing. They have a website. They have a section in the 13+ gt500 section on svt performance. They offer many parts and services. And yes you can install it all yourself. Some have had someone install the lower pulley. I will be doing all my mods myself including the cams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Revan racing. They have a website. They have a section in the 13+ gt500 section on svt performance. They offer many parts and services. And yes you can install it all yourself. Some have had someone install the lower pulley. I will be doing all my mods myself including the cams Cool thanks..... I am capable mechanically on stuff but nervousness working on the Car and scared of voiding the warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 My dealer is good with it lol. You can do the 13-6 without the pulley which you should be ok. He has many options based around what you are looking for and how uptight your dealer may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Cool thanks..... I am capable mechanically on stuff but nervousness working on the Car and scared of voiding the warranty My dealer is good with it lol. You can do the 13-6 without the pulley which you should be ok. He has many options based around what you are looking for and how uptight your dealer may be. Warranty implications of mods, especially the performance variety, can be tricky. I think a lot depends on the relationship you have with your dealer. Even without the pulley, a 13-6 kit requires an aftermarket tune. Simply installing one of these CAN void (at least portions of the powertrain) warranty. Bottom line: If you're not comfortable with POSSIBLY eating the cost of a mod-related failure, you should wait until you're out of warranty to install the mod. Revan is one of a number of reputable tuners offering performance kits for our cars. (Others include VMP, Lethal, and Evolution.) If/when you seriously consider one, pgodden, recommend you shop around and read a lot of reviews to ensure you get one with which you are comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Put it away? There's a car show this Sat 1/11. Edited January 10, 2014 by awakeinAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 Put it away? There's a car show this Sat 1/11. LoL, rub it in :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 It's true what Norton says. Some of you guys have hard ass dealers. I must say mine is good. Got my cobra, Mach and one of my Shelby's there plus a couple trucks. They put a clutch and synchros is my vortech blown cobra on warranty and even gave me a loaner. All my service mgr said is don't put a big whipple on it just yet and we will be fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 All my service mgr said is don't put a big whipple on it just yet and we will be fine... Very cool. I'm envious! My dealer was very good to me and still calls/emails to see how the Shelby (and the family) are, but they're located ~1500 miles away. The local dealer is dishonest, so I don't ever see myself going there. I have to rely on Denver-area dealer recommendations from the members of my local Shelby club if/when I need work done. Unfortunately, that means I won't have an established relationship... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helge Ruchelski Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'm envious of you guys with good relationships with your mechanics. I've owned a Shelby since 2008, and now I have 2, and still can't find anyone I even trust with an oil change. Frustrating... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted January 10, 2014 Report Share Posted January 10, 2014 What is the cig lighter adapter for? Charging? yes I have one of these with the optional cig lighter adaptor http://smartercharger.com/products/batterychargers/ctek-multi-us-3300/ http://smartercharger.com/accessories/#CTEK%20Comfort%20Connect%20Cig%20Plug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 yes I have one of these with the optional cig lighter adaptor http://smartercharger.com/products/batterychargers/ctek-multi-us-3300/ http://smartercharger.com/accessories/#CTEK%20Comfort%20Connect%20Cig%20Plug So does it work fine? Do our cars have power to the lighter socket when not turned on? I know that sounds stupid...... Just making sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgodden Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2014 Great to see a fellow calgarian. Yes my car has also been way since Oct. I actually went and ran it yesterday. Yes I know about condesation but I had to hear the car running . I heard if you hold the gas pedal down it will not pulse the injectors so you can get some oil to the top of the engine. What part of Calgary are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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