Driving in the Rain?!?!
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Heel & Toe
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Driving in the Rain?!?!
I don't get it, why is driving in the rain looked down upon? Is is the effect of rain water on paint or something? just dont get it please Explain. Also How can you drive 50K miles without ever driving in the rain, Even if you live in the Sahara I would still think that to be a tough task seeing as weather is never more then 50% correct.
Drifting
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The undercarriage gets all grimmy, but I drive mine in the rain when necessary. My commute isn't far but sometimes I have to run an errand. Other than that it doesn't get too bad driving home in the rain. I did get a minor scratch (can be buffed with a machine) from using my darn windsheild wipers (second time since I owned the car). Usually rain X or whatever is enough so I try not to use mine. It's funny, there was a thread a while back saying how picky we are not to use the wipers and sure enough I get a scratch from them. New ones going on tonight.
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I think the main issue is cleanup. Driving in the rain means getting water/road grime/dirt/etc all up under your car into places you didn't even know it HAD. In other words, areas on the car get soiled that are never tended to when you wash it. Do you ever soap the wheelwells? Under the suspension? above the drivetrain? The problem is that it takes considerable effort to get all that grime removed.
If one avoids all rain and moisture, the undercarraige will stay far cleaner for a LONG time. Furthermore, if you live up north or in a climate where the DOT uses road salt to melt icy roads or prevent roads from freezing at night, that salt ends up on your car, all over the place.
If one avoids all rain and moisture, the undercarraige will stay far cleaner for a LONG time. Furthermore, if you live up north or in a climate where the DOT uses road salt to melt icy roads or prevent roads from freezing at night, that salt ends up on your car, all over the place.
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I don't get it, why is driving in the rain looked down upon?
People are different. What's the big deal that people are different than you? Their reasons are just as valid as yours.
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Also, very heavy rains can result in water getting sucked into the air intake; or perhaps it might splash up and hose the alternator or plug wires or something and cause some havoc.
Further, rain decreases stopping power by making the roadway slicker, as well as making the brake pads less effective so it's also a safety issue. People tend to crash more when it rains, and that increased risk is also a factor for some people in deciding not to drive when it rains.
That's all I can think of, off the top of my head!
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To me - it's one thing to be out on a cruise and have unexpected inclement weather come up. It's totally different knowing that it's going to rain and going out in the Corvette anyway. It's like putting on your best suit freshly cleaned and pressed, your best handmade loafers and then finding the biggest mud puddle and jumping in it.
My car has been in the rain many times, in fact I drove it in snow and on salty roads within hours after buying it. I know it won't melt - but why spend six hours of so detailing every inch of it to just take it out in the rain....seems pretty silly to me.
My car has been in the rain many times, in fact I drove it in snow and on salty roads within hours after buying it. I know it won't melt - but why spend six hours of so detailing every inch of it to just take it out in the rain....seems pretty silly to me.
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just a question
Melting Slicks
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Imagine putting your car on a lift, mixing up a big batch of dirt and water and then taking a pressure washer and hosing the bottom of your car with the mixture. That's what driving in the rain is like so why do it if you don't have too?
If I lived somewhere where it rains often and snowed in the winter I might be more inclined to drive the car in the rain. It doesn't rain much out here in the Mojave desert. My car is not a DD so when it does rain I'm driving my lfited, 4X4 Jeep or Avalanche. The vette stays nice and clean in the garage.
If I lived somewhere where it rains often and snowed in the winter I might be more inclined to drive the car in the rain. It doesn't rain much out here in the Mojave desert. My car is not a DD so when it does rain I'm driving my lfited, 4X4 Jeep or Avalanche. The vette stays nice and clean in the garage.
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I think the main issue is cleanup. Driving in the rain means getting water/road grime/dirt/etc all up under your car into places you didn't even know it HAD. In other words, areas on the car get soiled that are never tended to when you wash it. Do you ever soap the wheelwells? Under the suspension? above the drivetrain? The problem is that it takes considerable effort to get all that grime removed.
If one avoids all rain and moisture, the undercarraige will stay far cleaner for a LONG time. Furthermore, if you live up north or in a climate where the DOT uses road salt to melt icy roads or prevent roads from freezing at night, that salt ends up on your car, all over the place.
If one avoids all rain and moisture, the undercarraige will stay far cleaner for a LONG time. Furthermore, if you live up north or in a climate where the DOT uses road salt to melt icy roads or prevent roads from freezing at night, that salt ends up on your car, all over the place.
Also when it rains or snows I'm more worried about the other drivers on the road. Accidents tend to happen more with bad weather. One of my other cars I put 100,000 miles on and never drove it rain in once. The vette also never sees rain.
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Because nutty owners think the car will have a better resale value. but when they claim its never seen rain, I say nice, let me see documented proof. then they look at me dumbfounded...."ummmm I, Umm..i cant. buts its never been in the rain."
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