First time experience
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From: Fort Worth Texas
First time experience
First time in 20 years of Vette ownership I got caught in the rain today with the top off. Was zinging along the highway when I noticed the spray in the distance, I managed to take an exit and get the top on but not before getting me and the car wet
Notes:
The new top is MUCH lighter than the old ones (c3-c5-c6) easy off/on
Bing lies about temperature, 85 == 95
Bing also lies about rain chances (I checked before leaving the office)
Mythbusters are right, with the top off at speed you don't get wet, stop/slowdown, you get wet.
No harm done, and first drive with the top off the new Vette!
Notes:
The new top is MUCH lighter than the old ones (c3-c5-c6) easy off/on
Bing lies about temperature, 85 == 95
Bing also lies about rain chances (I checked before leaving the office)
Mythbusters are right, with the top off at speed you don't get wet, stop/slowdown, you get wet.
No harm done, and first drive with the top off the new Vette!
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That my friend is why I purchased a convertible. I too got caught in a down pour with my C6 coupe, the wind was to strong to get the top on. Finally pulled into a car wash to get out of the wind. I love the totally power top of my C7.
Last edited by Larry/car; Aug 30, 2016 at 05:51 PM.
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Good that you were able to quickly put the top back on. Been caught in situations like that myself.
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Microsoft!?? Sheesh!
Got caught in a flash summer thunderstorm in a Porsche 911 Targa.
First, that theory that the rain will just "blow over" the top is wrong... actually, it creates a vacuum that sucks the rain into the car... the faster I drove, the wetter I got.
Plus, I couldn't find an overpass to park under, and put on the roof... I had an 18 wheel truck on my *** with zero visibility...
Recommendation... if it looks like rain, put the top on.
Got caught in a flash summer thunderstorm in a Porsche 911 Targa.
First, that theory that the rain will just "blow over" the top is wrong... actually, it creates a vacuum that sucks the rain into the car... the faster I drove, the wetter I got.
Plus, I couldn't find an overpass to park under, and put on the roof... I had an 18 wheel truck on my *** with zero visibility...
Recommendation... if it looks like rain, put the top on.
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I always knew that Porsche drivers were all wet.
I have driven my car in the rain with the top off and very little water got in..
I have driven my car in the rain with the top off and very little water got in..
Last edited by rcooper; Sep 1, 2016 at 03:23 PM.