Road Trip Planned...but rain in forcast
11-21-2013, 05:02 PM
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Road Trip Planned...but rain in forcast
Wife and I have scheduled a little time away and planned on driving our new c7 to get to fully enjoy; however, 50% chance of rain for one day. I hate to get her dirty, but hate to leave it in the garage.
Looking for opinions to help settle my guilt for getting the car out in bad weather or confirm it's a bad idea. Thanks.
Looking for opinions to help settle my guilt for getting the car out in bad weather or confirm it's a bad idea. Thanks.
11-21-2013, 05:09 PM
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Drive it! A little rain wont hurt it. I wouldnt do it if the road conditions are bad, aka snow or hail or something. If the roads are bad then its no fun at all. However a little rain one day wont make a difference, especially if its not a washout. You will regret not having it more than having to wash it. 
Kelly from MN
Kelly from MN
11-21-2013, 05:14 PM
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they still don't melt and there is no prize for unused OEM wiper blades
11-21-2013, 05:49 PM
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Le Mans Master
When mine was new a rainy day would not prevent me from driving it. As time went on and the "newness" wore off ever so slightly. Rather than ruin my freshly detailed BLACK Vette I now defer to my more than capable DD.
11-21-2013, 05:53 PM
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I would never drive my Vette and risk getting it dirty or wet. 
(these were taken when my '01 Z06 was about 3 and 1 years old respectively. Not photo shopped!)
(these were taken when my '01 Z06 was about 3 and 1 years old respectively. Not photo shopped!)
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11-21-2013, 06:15 PM
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Le Mans Master
Yikes. I'm not liking the look of that wave heading your way.
A few winters ago, I got caught in my C6 on a short stretch of road between two flooded sections, with the water slowly rising. There was no going back, and no sticking around, either.
I waited on the shoulder and watched dozens of cars ford the flood zone so I could gauge the depth. It was only a few inches deep, but the other cars were leaving sizable wakes that could submerge my floorboards or hydro-lock my engine.
After the traffic cleared and the water settled, I gently set off across the flooded section at 2mph. I made it to the other side just as some hell-raising teenagers showed up to make rooster tails in their 4x4. That was too close.
A few winters ago, I got caught in my C6 on a short stretch of road between two flooded sections, with the water slowly rising. There was no going back, and no sticking around, either.
I waited on the shoulder and watched dozens of cars ford the flood zone so I could gauge the depth. It was only a few inches deep, but the other cars were leaving sizable wakes that could submerge my floorboards or hydro-lock my engine.
After the traffic cleared and the water settled, I gently set off across the flooded section at 2mph. I made it to the other side just as some hell-raising teenagers showed up to make rooster tails in their 4x4. That was too close.
11-21-2013, 06:40 PM
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Meh. Drive it. I've driven vettes in lots of rain. Just remember the throttle isn't an on-off switch and exercise normal prudence you'll be fine.
Ok to get 'em wet. Just don't feed it after midnight.
Ok to get 'em wet. Just don't feed it after midnight.
11-21-2013, 06:46 PM
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11-21-2013, 07:59 PM
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Drive it. Maybe you'll get to try out the weather mode. I saved my C6 when I first purchased it, now it is traded on a C7. Currently driving my C4 until the C7 gets built.
I drive mines in the rain it handles good headed to arkansas tomorrow and enjoy the drive and the eyes watching me.