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Usually happens to all of them eventually. Takes more time to clean them after being in the rain, but they will survive.
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Originally Posted by Zilla
Just to let you know that your vette was probably in the rain before it even left the plant
They sit outside for about 4 weeks 
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Originally Posted by StephenT
They sit outside for about 4 weeks Not mine - I know my vette went straight from the assembly plant into a covered carrier and then rolled off the carrier on a Sunny day. From there it went right into the garage to sit there and look pretty for the cat that passes by it here and there
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From: Norfolk VA
Originally Posted by Jim2003
Guess what they were made to go in and not rust in water. They went through a water test at the plant, sat on the lot in weather, rode on a truck in weather, and they all survive.
We take our 03 on vacations and trips it gets dirty, wet, and bugs on it. I come home and clean it and it still runs great. It is just amazing that it still works after getting wet and dirty.
Come on it is a car, not a person. Just my .02 worth.
We take our 03 on vacations and trips it gets dirty, wet, and bugs on it. I come home and clean it and it still runs great. It is just amazing that it still works after getting wet and dirty.
Come on it is a car, not a person. Just my .02 worth.
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From: Northern Illinois
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Mine's never been driven in the rain either. I removed my windshield wipers a couple of years ago, so I can't get caught in the rain. 
I will say that I've become quite good at predicting the weather. If it's too cloudy or looks like it could rain, it stays in the garage.
I will say that I've become quite good at predicting the weather. If it's too cloudy or looks like it could rain, it stays in the garage.
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From: MDT
here's the opposing viewpoint (which works for us but may not work for any other corvette owner): we bought our c5 to enjoy. here in the northeast, we drive it year round. it's not our dd but we take it out in rain, light snow, slush, et cetera. as long as one takes it easy, it's a good ride. when we don't own this c5 any more (because we'll be driving a c6 someday? 
) the last thought i want to have is "wow, i wish i had driven that vette more". ours is a driver. i respect those who own c5s & prefer to drive in clear/dry weather. i suspect we drive ours more simply because we can. enjoy the ride. bub
) the last thought i want to have is "wow, i wish i had driven that vette more". ours is a driver. i respect those who own c5s & prefer to drive in clear/dry weather. i suspect we drive ours more simply because we can. enjoy the ride. bub
Burning Brakes
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From: Discovery Bay...of Sunny CA
Originally Posted by DevilDog II
Mine's never been driven in the rain either. I removed my windshield wipers a couple of years ago, so I can't get caught in the rain. I will say that I've become quite good at predicting the weather. If it's too cloudy or looks like it could rain, it stays in the garage.
I will say that I've become quite good at predicting the weather. If it's too cloudy or looks like it could rain, it stays in the garage. 98 with 20,000 miles....never been in the rain...and when you look under her,...she looks just like she did when she left the factory.....
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From: I saw her today at the reception.....a glass of wine in her hand...
Originally Posted by countslav
98 with 20,000 miles....never been in the rain...and when you look under her,...she looks just like she did when she left the factory.....
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Originally Posted by Mean Green
I can't believe my eyes - Mark?
How's it going? Geez I haven't seen you around here in forever.....
Oh and BTW to the originator - sorry for the hijack, but think of the time you spend washing the car as bonding time.
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From: Corvette land ky
Well, it has been a long time coming. Don't feel bad my hubby is the same way. BUT GM did put wipers on the cars so apparently they thought the car could handle it. But they are a total B to clean afterward. Don't worry this first time is the hardest, it will be easier next time :-)
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From: The Internet
Originally Posted by Mixxit
Oh, the horror.......
Someone post one of those pics of a C5 burried in snow.
Someone post one of those pics of a C5 burried in snow.
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/cho...106-0691_1.jpg
Last edited by chocoholic; Sep 7, 2006 at 09:57 PM.
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
Originally Posted by LeeJones
Can you say obsessive/compulsive?
By the way, mine has never been washed either. I also just turned 20,000 miles on it last week. Some people like driving their Vette in any kind of weather. I know it's hard for people to understand, but I enjoy just knowing that mine's in the garage and I can take it for spin on a nice, sunny day. Different strokes for different folks.
