How many do this?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,027
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From: The Lost Borough, NYC
i have found myself doing this since i bought the vette,
CHECKING THE WEATHER!....
i always keep the vette cleaned and washed, but ive gotten soo tired of it raining on me, then car looking dirty, that i end up checking the weather b4 i try to leave. and then wait if i can to.. ex (shoping, post office, blah blah)
???? AM I CRAZY ???
CHECKING THE WEATHER!....
i always keep the vette cleaned and washed, but ive gotten soo tired of it raining on me, then car looking dirty, that i end up checking the weather b4 i try to leave. and then wait if i can to.. ex (shoping, post office, blah blah)
???? AM I CRAZY ???
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 339
Likes: 0
From: Murphy TX
Mine is a DD.....so it doesn't matter....and I know this will strike fear and pain in many hearts...mine even sits outside.... This statement could be cause to have my forum membership revoked...
But, it is a great car and I enjoy driving it every day (that I'm not driving my Harley)
But, it is a great car and I enjoy driving it every day (that I'm not driving my Harley)
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,942
Likes: 4
From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
You definitely are not crazy. I do it all the time. All the hard work we put into detailing these little beauties, it's a shame to have it ruined in a matter of seconds. 
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Race Director
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 12,999
Likes: 1
From: Youngstown Ohio
If you own a Corvette and it's not a garage queen your always checking www.weather.com and www.noaa.com.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 666
Likes: 0
From: Chicago Suburb Illinois
Aren't all Vette's sapposed to be clean when driven?
I always check the weather anyways!
I try to keep it clean all the time,
If I drove it as a daily driver I would never get my work done. Need a utilty truck when working.
Not a garage queen, but also not daily driver!
I just want it clean when I do drive it!
My .02
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,431
Likes: 1
From: Port Chester New York
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 7,303
Likes: 12
From: R.I.P Zebra Ct
Between my Z and golf, the Weather Channel is always on. Check it everyday.
Question for the "drive my car whatever the weather" folks:
Is it REALLY fun to drive in a downpour? You getting a lot out of the car in those conditions, puttering around, no traction, low visability?
I'll drive my truck on those days. Save my Z for nice weather, where it's hammer down!
Question for the "drive my car whatever the weather" folks:
Is it REALLY fun to drive in a downpour? You getting a lot out of the car in those conditions, puttering around, no traction, low visability?
I'll drive my truck on those days. Save my Z for nice weather, where it's hammer down!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: Upper Marlboro Maryland
Between my Z and golf, the Weather Channel is always on. Check it everyday.
Question for the "drive my car whatever the weather" folks:
Is it REALLY fun to drive in a downpour? You getting a lot out of the car in those conditions, puttering around, no traction, low visability?
I'll drive my truck on those days. Save my Z for nice weather, where it's hammer down!
Question for the "drive my car whatever the weather" folks:
Is it REALLY fun to drive in a downpour? You getting a lot out of the car in those conditions, puttering around, no traction, low visability?
I'll drive my truck on those days. Save my Z for nice weather, where it's hammer down!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,248
Likes: 767
From: Lindenhurst, IL
Aren't all Vette's sapposed to be clean when driven?
I always check the weather anyways!
I try to keep it clean all the time,
If I drove it as a daily driver I would never get my work done. Need a utilty truck when working.
Not a garage queen, but also not daily driver!
I just want it clean when I do drive it!
My .02
You described me exactly.
There's nothing wrong with wanting to keep your car clean.
I'm fortunate enough to have multiple cars.
When it's supposed to rain or snow, I leave the Vette in the garage.
Otherwise, I drive it as much as possible.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 424
Likes: 1
From: WA
I watch the weather as part of the "Pre-Drive" routine.
If it looks great, I wash or detail,
If it looks iffy, I'll wash another day.
If it looks iffy and the wife is riding with me, I wash and detail the beast!
If it looks great, I wash or detail,
If it looks iffy, I'll wash another day.
If it looks iffy and the wife is riding with me, I wash and detail the beast!
