Miata Mailing List: October 1995, Message #180
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   From: gfs2@cornell.edu (Greg Shaw)
Subject: Outdoor winter storage?
   Date: Thu, 5 Oct 1995 20:00:59 -0400

Hi

I need some opinions from those of you with either theories or expereince
in storing your Miatas or other cars out doors.

I will be taking my miata off the road when the snow (or more importantly
the first salt) arrives. I will also have to leave the car outside this
winter. I also have space problems and it would be easiest for me to leave
the car on the lawn. I have a good quality cover so I am not too concerned
with the appearance of the car. My question is, is there a moisture problem
with leaving a car on grass? The lawn and soil will probably freeze
sometime in december. Should I place plastic under the car? Or would this
hold moisture closer to the car? Should I be carefull to remove snow from
around it or doesn't it matter if its pretty cold out. Any opinions on
these issues?

Greg