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Car Forum / Jaguar Cars / February 2004

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XK Out of Storage for a day!

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Larry Simon - 22 Feb 2004 14:55 GMT
Well, this was the first weekend in 6 weeks I wasn't working and the weather
in Chicago warmed up to 40 yesterday, so I pulled the XKR out of storage and
went for a spin.  It was great after driving our old mini van around for two
months!  Not quite like having the top down on a sunny summer day, but what
a break!

I've stored it in a self storage locker with no special preparation other
than plastic on the floor and a couple old sheets over the car.  Battery
needed a boost, and tires had flat spots which worked out after about 5 to
10 minutes - and it runs great.   None of the "memory" settings needed to be
reset, so I guess the battery wasn't totally out but wouldn't start the car
without a boost.  Good thing I didn't back it into the locker!

Another nice day today, then snow and sleet tonight - so I guess she goes
back in for another few weeks but spring time is coming.
Comm Clinic - 23 Feb 2004 00:18 GMT
When its time, put an deep cycle Optima battery in. They last longer whilst
in storage.

Fuzz

> Well, this was the first weekend in 6 weeks I wasn't working and the weather
> in Chicago warmed up to 40 yesterday, so I pulled the XKR out of storage and
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> Another nice day today, then snow and sleet tonight - so I guess she goes
> back in for another few weeks but spring time is coming.

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