Rain
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
Rain
Ok, so I pride myself in not driving my vette in the rain unless I should get caught in a storm somewhere - Although not necessary, I am fairly religious about this and proud of the fact that my 89K mile car looks close to showroom.
So... my tahoe is in the shop, my wife is at work, and I work from home.
Do I stay confined to my house today, or take her out to run a few errands hit the gym etc?
just interested to see if anyone else struggles with these situations.....
Life is so difficult sometimes
So... my tahoe is in the shop, my wife is at work, and I work from home.
Do I stay confined to my house today, or take her out to run a few errands hit the gym etc?
just interested to see if anyone else struggles with these situations.....
Life is so difficult sometimes
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Saginaw Michigan
If this is seriously a problem for you, www.weather.com, type in ur location and check the radar. if its clear, take it out, if not, let it sit! lol
Uh oh, just saw that u lived in Richmond, VA.... radar doesn't look good!
Uh oh, just saw that u lived in Richmond, VA.... radar doesn't look good!
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Saginaw Michigan
i agree, if its sitting in the driveway and it rains, no big deal, it gets that when u wash it anyways, but driving in it is another story.... im picky like that myself, thats why there is another vehicle in the driveway!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
Radar not good, I just waxed the vette this past weekend, and my daily driver is having the wheel bearings replaced... the vette looks too comfy in the garage right now so....Looks like I am stranded.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
Chevy so mistreats brand new Corvettes as they roll off the assembly line. First they douse them in water looking for leaks and without drying run them outside, often times to sit in the rain or snow, until such time they are scheduled to be transported to a dealer where they often sit outside in all kinds of weather for what could be months on end.
Personally, I love driving my Vette in the rain, it's such a stable safe vehicle and it handles so well. Being a daily driver, mine never seems to show any damage caused by rain or wind or wind driven rain. Seems like it stays near new condition even after that punishment and being meticulous about cleaning it.
Engine picture after 55K of daily driving in Florida:
This what it looks like in the cubby holes around the transmission... all that gawd awful rain has made it a mess, I should be ashamed for not cleaning under there:
And it just never seems to shine like new again:
I'm obviously giving the OP a difficult time...all in jest.
Personally, I love driving my Vette in the rain, it's such a stable safe vehicle and it handles so well. Being a daily driver, mine never seems to show any damage caused by rain or wind or wind driven rain. Seems like it stays near new condition even after that punishment and being meticulous about cleaning it.
Engine picture after 55K of daily driving in Florida:
This what it looks like in the cubby holes around the transmission... all that gawd awful rain has made it a mess, I should be ashamed for not cleaning under there:
And it just never seems to shine like new again:
I'm obviously giving the OP a difficult time...all in jest.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: NOLA
I typically cruise for fun with dry roads 
. However if my car isnt clean or just washed I would take it out even with a chance of rain just give a good cleaning the next time I wash... I would not take it out in the rain after a good cleaning though I put a lot of work into getting it nice and shiny
Rob
. However if my car isnt clean or just washed I would take it out even with a chance of rain just give a good cleaning the next time I wash... I would not take it out in the rain after a good cleaning though I put a lot of work into getting it nice and shiny Rob
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Richmond VA
Chevy so mistreats brand new Corvettes as they roll off the assembly line. First they douse them in water looking for leaks and without drying run them outside, often times to sit in the rain or snow, until such time they are scheduled to be transported to a dealer where they often sit outside in all kinds of weather for what could be months on end.
Personally, I love driving my Vette in the rain, it's such a stable safe vehicle and it handles so well. Being a daily driver, mine never seems to show any damage caused by rain or wind or wind driven rain. Seems like it stays near new condition even after that punishment and being meticulous about cleaning it.
Engine picture after 55K of daily driving in Florida:
This what it looks like in the cubby holes around the transmission... all that gawd awful rain has made it a mess, I should be ashamed for not cleaning under there:
And it just never seems to shine like new again:
I'm obviously giving the OP a difficult time...all in jest.
Personally, I love driving my Vette in the rain, it's such a stable safe vehicle and it handles so well. Being a daily driver, mine never seems to show any damage caused by rain or wind or wind driven rain. Seems like it stays near new condition even after that punishment and being meticulous about cleaning it.
Engine picture after 55K of daily driving in Florida:
This what it looks like in the cubby holes around the transmission... all that gawd awful rain has made it a mess, I should be ashamed for not cleaning under there:
And it just never seems to shine like new again:
I'm obviously giving the OP a difficult time...all in jest.
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I vote "yes" for driving in the rain, however I vote "no" for parking in a gym parking lot. 
Something about those places bring out the worst in parkers...
Something about those places bring out the worst in parkers...
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Rain, rain, and rain
I don't don't take my freshly washed and waxed coupe out in the rain if not necessary, but if I've got an appointment I drive it fearlessly. It's a car. they go out in all kinds of weather.
