Storing Car For Winter Question

[jmgtp]

The Grand Prix is off the road for the winter. She'll be staying in the garage for the duration. Jon (pocketrocket) posted an excellent link in the site article and engine theory section about winter storage (http://www.60degreev6.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=77) that had some good tips. I first have to figure out why I have no spark, seeing how the CPS is new and 3 sets of ignition modules (and 9 different coils) all seem to work fine in my other car - I'd like to store it as a running car. I plan on changing the oil (although I'm gonna put conventional in it because I can't justify Mobil 1 change now just to dump it in the spring without even driving the car). Gonna do the baking soda and soap bar ideas too and plug up the exhaust and maybe put a bag around my cone filter and of course battery goes in the basement. But my question is... the link says to overinflate tires 5-15 psi because they can loose as much as 1-2 psi per month. Would overinflating them protect them from getting flatspots, since the car wont be moving? Or would the only safe bet to protect my tires be to remove the wheels and let the suspension rest on jackstands? I don't plan on applying any pressure to the clutch pedal, just seems like itd be a strain and maybe weaken the clamping force of the clutch over such an extended period. The car may be sitting for as long as until May (since I'll be away at school). any other tips that the link doesnt mention?

[Anonymous]

Wow if you do all that your car should be fine. Wouldn't be too concerned about the tires as long as they have good air.

One little tip I learned from a guy at a dealership.. don't set the parking brake. It can lock up after a period of time. If you park on an incline put some bricks or something behind the tires to ensure the car won't roll. I'd grease up the rotors (both sides!) cause they do rust up fast (even in the summer).