Winter storage sugestions...

[bmwmck]

Originally Posted by Kip Keino

My service guy is telling me NOT to remove the battery but rather trickle charge while in the car. He says if you remove the battery all the computers and various electronics will have to be reset and its a big deal. True or False?

that sounds about right. probably easier to leave the battery connected and trickle charge it that way

[johnnyb84]

Originally Posted by bmwmck

that sounds about right. probably easier to leave the battery connected and trickle charge it that way

My buddy, who is an electrical engineer and CEO of a battery charger company agrees. I have bought this charger.

http://www.smartchargers.com/products/126

[discoboy1]

Originally Posted by johnnyb84

My buddy, who is an electrical engineer and CEO of a battery charger company agrees. I have bought this charger.

http://www.smartchargers.com/products/126

The BMW charger does the work and my dealer had it for 59.95, regular price is 89.95CAD

[Redadair]

I just got my 1M car cover and plan on washing the car prior to tucking her in for the long winter nap.

However I do intend to drive the car a little on nice Sunny Weekend days when the roads are completely dry to avoid the salt on the streets, after which I will wash the car again then re-apply the car cover. I have done this with my last 4 cars without needing a Battery Charger, gas or oil stabilizer or anything else. I sold my 07 335i to my brother after owning it for 4 years and it's still on the OEM battery.

Not much is needed to store the car IF it is stored in a Garage to keep Water and Freezing temps out. But as was mentioned it is Very important if you start and drive the car to drive long enough to reach normal operating Oil temps to avoid moisture in the Oil.

[MJM]

i cant find any tires here in the U.S that fit the competition rims. gonna have to find a pair of 18's

I have a set of brand new BMW M winter wheels with Michelin Pilot Alpins mounted and balanced ready to go.

Here is the link to the F/S post: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610500

[bmwmck]

Originally Posted by Redadair

I just got my 1M car cover and plan on washing the car prior to tucking her in for the long winter nap.

However I do intend to drive the car a little on nice Sunny Weekend days when the roads are completely dry to avoid the salt on the streets, after which I will wash the car again then re-apply the car cover. I have done this with my last 4 cars without needing a Battery Charger, gas or oil stabilizer or anything else. I sold my 07 335i to my brother after owning it for 4 years and it's still on the OEM battery.

Not much is needed to store the car IF it is stored in a Garage to keep Water and Freezing temps out. But as was mentioned it is Very important if you start and drive the car to drive long enough to reach normal operating Oil temps to avoid moisture in the Oil.

planning on doing the same. good to see you've had good experiences!

[Kip Keino]

Originally Posted by Redadair

I just got my 1M car cover and plan on washing the car prior to tucking her in for the long winter nap.

However I do intend to drive the car a little on nice Sunny Weekend days when the roads are completely dry to avoid the salt on the streets, after which I will wash the car again then re-apply the car cover. I have done this with my last 4 cars without needing a Battery Charger, gas or oil stabilizer or anything else. I sold my 07 335i to my brother after owning it for 4 years and it's still on the OEM battery.

Not much is needed to store the car IF it is stored in a Garage to keep Water and Freezing temps out. But as was mentioned it is Very important if you start and drive the car to drive long enough to reach normal operating Oil temps to avoid moisture in the Oil.

How often do you figure the car needs to be driven to avoid issues with the battery, etc? Where I live salt free days are few and far between in January and February.

[blotto649]

I've been going 2 weeks between runs lately and no issues of note. Tires don't feel at all flat-spotted and car fires up without hesitation.

Mind you, I park in a climate controlled garage, so sub-zero temps could change this.

[Redadair]

Originally Posted by Kip Keino

How often do you figure the car needs to be driven to avoid issues with the battery, etc? Where I live salt free days are few and far between in January and February.

I have had years where January and February were so cold and snowy that my car pretty much stayed in the garage the entire time without any issues with the battery.

Your car should easily go a month without any issues at all, two months should not be a problem as well. Again I am judging all this on a garage that doesn't get below freezing and is totally dry.

I have seen cars sitting on used car lots out in the weather go a month or more without issues provided the battery is good to start with.

[PHANTOM]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

Move to FL

Yep whats the appeal to snow again?

[LeMansM5]

Will this battery charger work with 1M?
http://batterytender.com/automotive/...-at-1-25a.html

[MusclezMarinara]

Battery tender, car cover in check boom done

On a nice day pull her out for a 30 min ride