It is official!!!!
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Yes, it'* the coldest it has ever been this time of the year here on the coast.
-10*C
and we got 6" of the white stuff too. Kids are loving the treat. It is expected to be gone and back to good ol rain by Wed.
Bonne is still up on the jack stands.
-10*C
and we got 6" of the white stuff too. Kids are loving the treat. It is expected to be gone and back to good ol rain by Wed.
Bonne is still up on the jack stands.
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From: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi
I heard it wasn't good to put cars on jacks for long amounts of time... it strechs the springs/coils and allows them to rust easier. But that'* just what I heard. :?
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From: Saginaw, MI
Originally Posted by Jim W
lol..i know i know..its been done :P
where would you be w/out that picture of that sign!? lol thats a TRUE sign/town in michigan
it freezes over every year lol
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I heard it wasn't good to put cars on jacks for long amounts of time... it strechs the springs/coils and allows them to rust easier. But that'* just what I heard.
The spings are still slightly under compression even when jacked. If anything it is better because they are under less compression and therefore won't sag as much.
BTW it has only been up there for two weeks.
My other car, 79 Firebird which I also bought new, has often been up on jacks the entire winter season. No problems and still running with stock springs.
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From: Halifax, Canada 91SSE / 97SSEi
Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
I heard it wasn't good to put cars on jacks for long amounts of time... it strechs the springs/coils and allows them to rust easier. But that'* just what I heard.
The spings are still slightly under compression even when jacked. If anything it is better because they are under less compression and therefore won't sag as much.
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From: Edmonton, AB Canada
Originally Posted by Merlin 91/97
Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet
I heard it wasn't good to put cars on jacks for long amounts of time... it strechs the springs/coils and allows them to rust easier. But that'* just what I heard.
The spings are still slightly under compression even when jacked. If anything it is better because they are under less compression and therefore won't sag as much.
Advantages:
prolongs tire life (tires don't develop flat spots)
Disadvantages:
besides not being able to move car....none
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Another advantage.....you can get the HUD up to an insane speed with no wind resistance factor to consider.
Rather mild here. 19°F, wind chill of 13°F. Freezing rain forecast for late tonight. I won't be driving with the antenna up.
Rather mild here. 19°F, wind chill of 13°F. Freezing rain forecast for late tonight. I won't be driving with the antenna up.
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