RE: Laying up my UrQ

["Ian J Haseltine" <Jim_Haseltine@classic.msn.com>]

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From: 	owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net on behalf of jay

>So my only option is to lay it up.
>My plan is to
>1) get hold of a carcoon bubble with a humidifier type thing.
You will need a size 4 or 5 Carcoon for an Urq. the outdoor models are 
411.25GBP (size 4), 448.75GBP (size 5), both +VAT.
(Carcoon 0161 737 9690
How about a 'Car Cosy' then? its a grp pod with hydraulic jacks that lowers 
itself over the car and has built-in fans the control the interior climate
 
>2) Make a frame from steel unstrut to go around the carcoon with a
>tarpulin cover.
There are a number of suppliers that make shelters, All Weather Shelters (UK) 
for instance. (01590 644255)

OTOH, there are a number of places that will store your car in climate 
controlled, high security locations, prices start around 60GBP a month.

Remember, cars are designed for regular use, and some actually thrive on it. 
When cars sit around idle, mechanical and electrical parts start corroding and 
can seize solid very quickly, tyres can develop flat spots from the weight of 
the car if left in one position for months at a time, and the volatile parts 
of petrol can evaporate - its not easy starting a car on fuel with explosive 
properties on a par with distilled water (BTDT).

Jim Haseltine
88 Ur quattro