sethp

Hi everyone. This is my first post, and my first Corvette. I've been reading posts here for a while, and I really appreciate the great information everyone shares.

There's a chance my car may be ready tomorrow (Saturday) and there is a 100% chance of rain predicted.

I have the regular tires (not the cups). It's about a 45 minute drive. Sunday is supposed to be a nice day, so if I wait until Monday I miss a great driving day.

What are your thoughts on driving it in the rain?

I'm really, really excited...it's pretty much a childhood dream fulfilled with this car...and if it's ready but not pick it up...arghhh...

Thank you in advance!

Seth

RS4EVA

PSS should be fine in the rain, just take it easy and watch out for standing water.

0ridetechbret

It has windsheild wipers, right?

Be brave and enjoy!

AzDave47

It won't melt. I've driven my C6 Z06 in the rain with the PSS and they are fine (within reason).

You will be very disappointed to be home on Sunday with great sun and wishing you could take the new Z for a great Sunday drive.

Do it!

Destrukt

Dude, take that thing out in the rain and drive that beauty home, what are you thinking?!

nspec

Drove 2 hours in rain to get home.

Destrukt

Oh yea by the way, welcome to the forum. I must admit that I am jealous because your first post on here was , " I am the new guy, this is my first post, and I just bought me the baddest / fastest / best looking Corvette ever made, but I don't think I want to drive it."

Ultimate Z06

Slow down for deep water and you should be ok. If the car starts to feel a little loosy goosy that is an indication you are in deep water for the car.

We ran into this on our drive home with our 2011 Z06/07 and made it ok. It can be a little tense in a new and unfamiliar car.

occar

Super Sports are fine in the rain within reason....

I've discovered that he Sport Cups are fine with wet roads (no standing water) as long as you drive like it is a normal car and not like I usually drive. I let them break loose in a straight line a few times to get an idea of the level of grip. I wouldn't drive them through any standing water, but as long as you're reasonable, a wet road isn't awful.

needaz06

If they were keeping it in the showroom, I personally wouldn't drive it just because I wouldn't want to clean it right away. Other than that you won't have any issues.

sethp

After recovering from laughter, I must say I ABSOLUTELY WANT TO DRIVE IT! I can't contain myself! I'd be up all weekend second guessing myself if I didn't pick it up. I just wanted to make sure I'm not crazy.

Of course, I'm asking a bunch of Corvette nuts if I should drive the "baddest / fastest / best looking Corvette ever made" in the rain...I should have known the answer to that one. Dumb question :-)

Seth

URBAN LEGEND

MPSS will be fine in the wet. Just be smooth with gas.

jklein7

Welcome to the forum! Where do you live? If it`s not too far from me I'll drive it home Then I'll wash it and you can have it Sunday Man enjoy it it's a car. But don't take the removable roof off. Ha Ha

zhopper05

I would monitor the weather for Saturday. What's the forecast late in the day/ evening. It may clear up by then.

george vee

They say picking up a new car when it's raining brings good luck.

Congratulations and welcome to the corvette family

GMuffley

Without question!

JDIllon

HELL YES!!! if you are worried! put in weather mode and I think it will drive itself home!! LOL!!! It rained all the way home yesterday!!! Still had a ball!!! JD

JoesC5

You mentioned rain but what about the temps?

sethp

I'm in Connecticut. It supposed to be 49 tomorrow with rain building through the day.

I just spoke with the dealer, and it seems Monday is much more likely, but I'm still hoping for tomorrow :-) The car has been shipped, but not yet delivered, so the prep time window is starting to close.

Seth

Stingray23

Which dealer in CT?