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Oct 6, 2013 | 04:27 PM

Bumpnrun

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NO...Not the first day....:(

Greater New Orleans Corvette Club Member in Louisiana.....rain within hours of picking up....OUCH!

Come see the C7 and hundreds of Great Corvettes Oct 19 in Slidell, La...ExtraVetteGanza 2013

Last edited by Bumpnrun; Oct 6, 2013 at 04:31 PM.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:29 PM

Snorman

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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15

lol...it's okay, it won't melt.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:32 PM

Gr8ful

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You can put the car in the weather mode. Let us know how that feels.

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:50 PM

Stingray23

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Its good luck!

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:51 PM

mitchydkid

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From: Austin, TX, U.S.A.

OUCH... there goes the resale value!

Oct 6, 2013 | 04:58 PM

peter pan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchydkid

OUCH... there goes the resale value!

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:00 PM

66dreams

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Think positive. give us a report on how weather mode works.

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:40 PM

shaan

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From: Frisco TX

I don't think its a good idea to be on the track mode in the rain

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Oct 6, 2013 | 05:43 PM

Jesterissimo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by shaan

I don't think its a good idea to be on the track mode in the rain

Unless he's trying to test the car's safety systems

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:44 PM

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4SUMERZ

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From: Eastern

Rain won't be an issue if you ordered the ZH2O model.
Seriously though, I bet it rides just fine in the wet with the Michelin tires

I'd love to see a close up pic of the Navigation screen. It looks awesome from the small area in your pic.
Is it easy to use?

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:52 PM

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Sierramadre

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From: Livonia MI

I feel your pain.

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:55 PM

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rcallen484

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gr8ful

You can put the car in the weather mode. Let us know how that feels.

Oct 6, 2013 | 05:59 PM

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John_R

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From: Montreal

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpnrun

Greater New Orleans Corvette Club Member in Louisiana.....rain within hours of picking up....OUCH!

Come see the C7 and hundreds of Great Corvettes Oct 19 in Slidell, La...ExtraVetteGanza 2013

Look at the bright side, at least your the first to test the wiper system.

Oct 6, 2013 | 06:53 PM

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Cruiter

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From: Cumming GA

On order: Torch Red Z51

I lived in Pearl River/Slidell until I retired from the Navy. I may make that my 1st trip if my car is built next week

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bumpnrun

Greater New Orleans Corvette Club Member in Louisiana.....rain within hours of picking up....OUCH!

Come see the C7 and hundreds of Great Corvettes Oct 19 in Slidell, La...ExtraVetteGanza 2013

Oct 6, 2013 | 06:59 PM

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Drhodus1

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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana

I will be there on the 19th. I am at 3400 as of today. Doubt I have mine in time for the show, but if I do I will bring her!

Oct 6, 2013 | 07:03 PM

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PANHANDLE96CE

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From: Florida

Live on the gulf coast and not expect rain is like living in Alaska and not expecting it to get cold. it will survive at least the wipers work!

Oct 6, 2013 | 07:07 PM

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RC000E

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Why is it in Slidell!? I moved away from that place and refuse to return!

Oct 6, 2013 | 07:09 PM

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Boomer111

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From: Bay Area Ca.

Bummer, my 08 still has not seen rain.

Luck you though with a new Vette!

Oct 6, 2013 | 07:15 PM

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BeaZt

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St. Jude Donor '14

Quote:

Originally Posted by PANHANDLE96CE

Live on the gulf coast and not expect rain is like living in Alaska and not expecting it to get cold. it will survive at least the wipers work!

Yep, we have a vacation house in Ocean Springs. You can count on rain, heat and gnats. Lol

Oct 6, 2013 | 07:20 PM

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runutzzzzz

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From: Haymarket Virginia

Quote:

Originally Posted by mitchydkid

OUCH... there goes the resale value!

LOL

Call the insurance company, it's totaled.

How did it handle?

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