Going absolutely crazy!!!!!
Race Director
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Let me ask you a question,how is it you can get a chip in the paint and not chip the clear coat?You do know the clear is on top of the paint.
Race Director
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From: Fremont Ca
2022 C4 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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From: Issaquah WA
To me "it's just a car" fits the bill. It's not that I don't take car of my stuff. But if it could be damaged that easily by the outside elements, it doesn't deserve to be made.
Personally, I prefer seeing vintage sports cars being driven in historic races, cleaned up, and looking good, instead of concours condition cars being trailered to and from shows.
Not that either approach is right or wrong... but it one is far less stressful!
Personally, I prefer seeing vintage sports cars being driven in historic races, cleaned up, and looking good, instead of concours condition cars being trailered to and from shows.
Not that either approach is right or wrong... but it one is far less stressful!
Burning Brakes
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From: North Shore MA
That sucks your car is getting a mess but a few days outside isn't going to kill it. It sounds to me like your way over reacting here. You would think by your original post that your car is now ruined. Give it a good cleaning once you get in your new garage and forget about it.
I am a very picky **** person when it comes to cleaning stuff too. I try not to get stuck in rain. Hey it happens.
Trying having a show car with a bunch of chrome, billet aluminum and having a radiator hose blow off and spray antifreeze all over the place, or a tranny servo cover blow off and cover your under carriage in tranny fluid, or get caught in a parking lot where your car gets covered in dirt, or just the mere fact of getting stuck in torrential down pours. Been there done that, got that t-shirt and you know what the car looks brand new after a good cleaning. Yeah it sucked but it happens....
Cleaning my vette is easy compared to all that crap. Like I said I am one very **** picky person and anyone that knows me will attest to that. I just think to go onto an open forum and start a post solely for the purpose of complaining about it is a waste...sorry.
I am a very picky **** person when it comes to cleaning stuff too. I try not to get stuck in rain. Hey it happens.
Trying having a show car with a bunch of chrome, billet aluminum and having a radiator hose blow off and spray antifreeze all over the place, or a tranny servo cover blow off and cover your under carriage in tranny fluid, or get caught in a parking lot where your car gets covered in dirt, or just the mere fact of getting stuck in torrential down pours. Been there done that, got that t-shirt and you know what the car looks brand new after a good cleaning. Yeah it sucked but it happens....
Cleaning my vette is easy compared to all that crap. Like I said I am one very **** picky person and anyone that knows me will attest to that. I just think to go onto an open forum and start a post solely for the purpose of complaining about it is a waste...sorry.
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From: Centerville OH
I feel your pain! We sold the house and now living in an Apt until the AF moves us to MD. No garage and the Vette has to sit out in the elements! Luckily I'm taking to my Nephew's this weekend so he can store it in his garage, in MD, until we move out there next month. I'm used to having sit in the garage and all ready to go at a moment's notice. I know...."it's just a car", yada, yada, yada...but it's my car and it's a Vette -- 'nuff said!!!!
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From: Carefree, Arizona
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Heel & Toe
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Your opinion of how you drive your vehicle is not the same as mine. Big deal. In 10-15 years you'll be able to tell which car was driven like you say, and which one was babied. Which one do you think will have less problems?
And no where did I complain about black, I love it.
And no where did I complain about black, I love it.
Melting Slicks
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From: New Jersey - National Corvette Museum Member '08, '09, '10, '11, '12
I am willing to bet, that guys who say " just drive it...it is only a car " most likely all ready have some scratches and swirl marks.
I know I become less OCD w/ my things, once they show some wear.
I bought mine new, so I am alittle **** about it. But if I had bought a used one w/ alittle wear, I probably be alot less ****.
I know I become less OCD w/ my things, once they show some wear.
I bought mine new, so I am alittle **** about it. But if I had bought a used one w/ alittle wear, I probably be alot less ****.
Drifting
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From: LA Area CA
Haha this thread is funny. Have you seen a doctor about your OCD yet? Really it is just a car.....it's a nice car and if you drive it, it will get scratches, chips,etc,etc.....It depreciates the same. I'd rather enjoy driving my car, then worry about it getting a small micro chip!! LOL. And how is not being OCD equal not taking care of your things?
I think it's funny when people treat these cars like they are a one of a kind Ferrari and such.........just gives me a good giggle....hehe o there was one.
I think it's funny when people treat these cars like they are a one of a kind Ferrari and such.........just gives me a good giggle....hehe o there was one.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sandy Eggo Calif.
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Give the OP a break. he just wants to keep it looking nice. I can't stand when I see people, usually women, driving an expensive sports car, and the thing is filthy. The front wheels are black with brake dust etc.(they're probably leasing it)
Have a little pride in what you own, be it a Yugo or a Maclaren. That's not "Babying it."
Have a little pride in what you own, be it a Yugo or a Maclaren. That's not "Babying it."
Pro
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From: Tri-Cities Washington
And therein lies our point. It never was flawless, it will never be flawless. You're trying to attain something that doesn't exist.
I protect my car, I don't go to grocery stores, or Walmart and watch where I park, but the car is a DD as I enjoy driving it. Which is what its all about.
I protect my car, I don't go to grocery stores, or Walmart and watch where I park, but the car is a DD as I enjoy driving it. Which is what its all about.
Le Mans Master
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From: Mt. Sinai NY
Clif
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From: Anaheim Hills, Ca
These lame comments really irritate me.
