[Z06] Z06 Blues
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Racer
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From: Murrieta Ca
Z06 Blues
I live in California. I don't normally have to go with out driving my Z for so long. The recent rains have kept me from my baby since Christmas. Anyone in so cal experiencing the same withdrawals, or do you drive in bad weather?
Pro
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Orange County CA
I feel your blues...it's not fun driving the Z in the rain if it's just like any other car. In fact I must admit in the rain my Explorer 4x4 is more fun and safer. Waiting for the dry weather to return so I can do a few 0 to 60's!
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Drifting
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From: Redwood City, CA
I am up in Norcal,and experiencing the same weather as you. Although I do drive in the rain, it's not the same as nice weather. My withdrawal symptoms have been mild depression, boredom, lack of adrenaline rushes, and restlessness. My doctor prescribed some Vicodon so I can sleep through this whole storm and wake up when it gets sunny again. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Springfield Oregon
Anywhere, any place, any time...... baby!
Oops, wheelspin. Oops, didnt mean to get sideways. Oops do you smell rubber?.....
About the only thing that sucks is that I gotta clean it more.....
Oops, wheelspin. Oops, didnt mean to get sideways. Oops do you smell rubber?.....
About the only thing that sucks is that I gotta clean it more.....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Murrieta ca
Originally Posted by OutlawDon
I am up in Norcal,and experiencing the same weather as you. Although I do drive in the rain, it's not the same as nice weather. My withdrawal symptoms have been mild depression, boredom, lack of adrenaline rushes, and restlessness. My doctor prescribed some Vicodon so I can sleep through this whole storm and wake up when it gets sunny again.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Aptos, CA.
You mean we can't drive in the rain? omg! I've been driving mine every day. Yeah, it's more fun when dry, but like others say, take it easy (especially with the SC tires), and stay out of the puddles. Huhhmmm, seems my mom told me to stay out of the puddles too. I guess I learned.
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Gulf of Mexico Florida West Coast
Not afraid of rain.
I do respect it though! Hey try living in the Northeast. Ever hear of Road salting, now that I have a concern with. If we even get a dusting of snow or ice up, the DOT blast the roads with tons of salt. Not good for a car. Talk about a fever, its stays parked in the garage. Last month couldn't take it any more and went out, felt good. Spending at least an hour in the cold giving it a chassis bath using a garden hose does not. Count your blessing and get out there and lower that fever.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Camp Pendleton CA
I been driving her everyday in the rain. I have even forded a few streams here on the base the last couple of days. 2nd gear and nail it, make sure the moron in fornt doesn't stop to gauk at all the moving water.
Now that the rain has stopped I see I'm going to be VERY busy for about 4 days detialing her back to normal. After just 2 weeks of this weather I'm going to have to go full out wash,clay,polich,wax, everything.
I should of garaged her and drove the damn Iroc. I kick myself.
Now that the rain has stopped I see I'm going to be VERY busy for about 4 days detialing her back to normal. After just 2 weeks of this weather I'm going to have to go full out wash,clay,polich,wax, everything.
I should of garaged her and drove the damn Iroc. I kick myself.
Advanced
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anytime, anywhere, any place. 
except the snow. vettes suck in the snow unless you have a bigggggg open parking loy. no burnt rubber smell and kind to your tires!!! i'm in nc. i moved mine just hours before the salt truck came. left here sitting until all the bad white stuff was gone. dt's and withdrawals because of rain?!?!?! never. just more opportunity to learn to control that happy rear end!!! 
except the snow. vettes suck in the snow unless you have a bigggggg open parking loy. no burnt rubber smell and kind to your tires!!! i'm in nc. i moved mine just hours before the salt truck came. left here sitting until all the bad white stuff was gone. dt's and withdrawals because of rain?!?!?! never. just more opportunity to learn to control that happy rear end!!!
Pro
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Everytime I get in my Z it's a new experience.I don't like to let anything sit too long.If it snows and they use salt and sand I wait for a good rain storm and that washes all the debris to the side of the road and then I'm back cruising.
Racer
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From: Camp Pendleton CA
Originally Posted by TruUndrtkr
good thing the rains are over 
But I did take her for a drive down coast highway after I washed her. Had to do it.
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by TruUndrtkr
good thing the rains are over
<---- Permagrin is back!
