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NovaGTE2	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:49
	quote: Originally posted by IvIarkgraham no garage to keep it in? i agree with steve too No unfortunatley not, s2K gets the garage!!:mad: Prob a good idea to get the cover taken off on dry days, want to put it on the avoid teh frost getting the better of the soft top. Will do the bricks under the wheels tho, thats a good idea:thumbs:
Steve	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:47
	good shout
SetH	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:38
	dont leave the handbrake on, put some wooden blocks or similar under wheels and leave in gear.
Deano_sxi	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:29
	quote: Originally posted by Steve dont cover it up with a car cover either, will trap the moisture and promote rust be aright in the winter id of thought, in the summer it would probly rot the soft top
Ian W	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:27
	quote: Originally posted by Steve dont cover it up with a car cover either, will trap the moisture and promote rust There fine if you take them off for a few days every couple of weeks :)
IvIarkgraham	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:27
	no garage to keep it in? i agree with steve too
Steve	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:26
	dont cover it up with a car cover either, will trap the moisture and promote rust
Ian W	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:24
	Just unplug the battery, it'll be fine
NovaGTE2	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:23
	quote: Originally posted by Hamish leave it and stop worrying :boggle: Im not to worried as its all under warranty so anything brakes i'll just get it fixed. Just a case of if i can do anything to prevent the elements getting to it i may aswell.
dna23	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:19
	I went to America for 3 months, disconnected the battery on my corsa and when I came back, plugged it in and hey presto... started first time.
Steve	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:16
	pmsl dont need to start it up everyday :lol: just leave it, maybe disconnect the battery
corsaal	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:09
	mines been on the drive for about a year now, never really mooved. i had afew problems with the battery but starts first time when its jumped. cant see it being a problem tbh
Winemaker	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:06
	You could bring it with you. :lol: Where abouts in Aus are you going. You could come and visit the GSi's :) and we'll get some pics to post up on CS. :thumbs:
Hamish	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 09:02
	leave it and stop worrying :boggle:
NovaGTE2	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:49
	quote: Originally posted by pow Ah, alarmed. Not good. Can you sort out a trickle charger? Prob not as the car is outside on the drive and the battery is in the boot.
pow	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:45
	Ah, alarmed. Not good. Can you sort out a trickle charger?
NovaGTE2	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:44
	Yeh i think if i get him to start it but leave it running for half hour or so; or even get him to give it a couple of runs as its all taxed an insured. Was thinking about takin the battery off but the car is all alarmed and would prob invalidate my insurance!
Daniel_Corsa	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:41
	quote: Originally posted by pow Starting wont do much IMO Cars going to be very cold, and might start to get damp inside especially being a soft top. I'd be wanting it warmed up even if to keep the inside dry and damp free!
pow	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:38
	Starting wont do much IMO. Unhook the battery and depending on how long give it a service when yu come back?
willay	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:33
	Ask mum/dad to start it every week?
Daniel_Corsa	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:33
	Trusted neighbour that could start it let it warm up then wrap it back up again a few times?!
NovaGTE2	posted on 18th Dec 07 at 08:26
	Rite off to oz for a while this afternoon and gotta leave the car on the drive whilst im away! It will be under a car cover but just wondering if i should do anything else to it whilst im away to prevent the cold getting to it!? :thumbs: