Fair weather only Corvette drivers
02-12-2017, 03:49 PM
#1
Drifting
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Fair weather only Corvette drivers
This is a phenomenon I really fail to comprehend.
I live in a fairly small neighborhood, and being a car guy, like to think I know who drives what.
Shortly after I purchased my C7, one fine summer day, I noticed a torch-red & black C7 go rumbling by my house. I excitedly thought to myself, 'the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself'.
Then I never saw the shiny C7 again.
Years went by.
Then the other day, as temperatures climbed into the mid 70's under a clear blue sky, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a 6.2L V8 & lo & behold I saw the torch red go rumbling ever so slowly by, as if waiting for me to run out & start my shark gray sitting unwashed in the driveway.
I've seen this car perhaps a handful of times, always when it's sunny, warm, dry, and not a chance of precip. It always looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. It is always garaged somewhere because I know of only one other such car, a blue C6 that sits uncovered in someone's driveway.
My question to people who purchase these cars and drive them very rarely like this is 'why'?
My C7 sits out in the rain, in the snow (occasionally), uncovered, and some might say unloved.
But I drive it whenever & wherever I want, I beat the snot out of it dozens of times a year a VIR. It has no Xpel, or other coatings & still looks pretty good given it's 21k or so miles. I don't believe in Zaino or spending hours putting 17 layers of wax on her
Do these people, think the car is going to appreciate? Are they trying to minimize wear & tear? Is it just something they just like to go out in their garage and look at and putt around once in a while?
The concept is completely foreign to me.
I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7. I don't think we have anything in common other than we own Corvettes. But I digress; I could be dead wrong.
I live in a fairly small neighborhood, and being a car guy, like to think I know who drives what.
Shortly after I purchased my C7, one fine summer day, I noticed a torch-red & black C7 go rumbling by my house. I excitedly thought to myself, 'the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself'.
Then I never saw the shiny C7 again.
Years went by.
Then the other day, as temperatures climbed into the mid 70's under a clear blue sky, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a 6.2L V8 & lo & behold I saw the torch red go rumbling ever so slowly by, as if waiting for me to run out & start my shark gray sitting unwashed in the driveway.
I've seen this car perhaps a handful of times, always when it's sunny, warm, dry, and not a chance of precip. It always looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. It is always garaged somewhere because I know of only one other such car, a blue C6 that sits uncovered in someone's driveway.
My question to people who purchase these cars and drive them very rarely like this is 'why'?
My C7 sits out in the rain, in the snow (occasionally), uncovered, and some might say unloved.
But I drive it whenever & wherever I want, I beat the snot out of it dozens of times a year a VIR. It has no Xpel, or other coatings & still looks pretty good given it's 21k or so miles. I don't believe in Zaino or spending hours putting 17 layers of wax on her
Do these people, think the car is going to appreciate? Are they trying to minimize wear & tear? Is it just something they just like to go out in their garage and look at and putt around once in a while?
The concept is completely foreign to me.
I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7. I don't think we have anything in common other than we own Corvettes. But I digress; I could be dead wrong.
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02-12-2017, 04:17 PM
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Wow, you went from "the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself" to "I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7" because he doesn't drive his car as much as you think he should? That seems extreme to me but whatever. FWIW, there are a lot of reasons why people don't their Corvettes every day. I usually don't take mine out in inclement weather because I have another vehicle that handles slippery roads better. Not only that, but I like to keep my Corvette nicely shined up. Quite frankly, I prefer to not let bad weather mess it up on its first drive after being detailed. YMMV.
02-12-2017, 04:10 PM
#2
Drifting
In Canada, our season is short, so we get out as much as possible, even in the rain. The only time i will not drive it in the rain is if i had just detailed mine and it rains the very next day... otherwise rain, dirt roads,cool days!
02-12-2017, 04:16 PM
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Pro
I agree. I got all season tires this year so that I can drive all year round. Even makes a rain storm easier to drive in
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02-12-2017, 04:17 PM
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Wow, you went from "the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself" to "I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7" because he doesn't drive his car as much as you think he should? That seems extreme to me but whatever. FWIW, there are a lot of reasons why people don't their Corvettes every day. I usually don't take mine out in inclement weather because I have another vehicle that handles slippery roads better. Not only that, but I like to keep my Corvette nicely shined up. Quite frankly, I prefer to not let bad weather mess it up on its first drive after being detailed. YMMV.
02-12-2017, 04:20 PM
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Second thread like this today. Is this an epidemic or something? Some people find it uncomfortable driving in colder weather--especially with those summer-only hockey puck tires. I'll wave at 'em when I see 'em. Otherwise I figure it's really none of my business. If you want to "beat the snot" out of your car, you go right ahead.
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02-12-2017, 04:21 PM
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i think for some it is not only a car but a life long dream to own one. You read this forum and the OCD is immense. You should strike up a conversation and maybe get him to use it more or not. It is all part of the mix really. My wife is teaching me let it go it is a good philosophy
02-12-2017, 04:27 PM
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This is a phenomenon I really fail to comprehend.
I live in a fairly small neighborhood, and being a car guy, like to think I know who drives what.
Shortly after I purchased my C7, one fine summer day, I noticed a torch-red & black C7 go rumbling by my house. I excitedly thought to myself, 'the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself'.
Then I never saw the shiny C7 again.
Years went by.
Then the other day, as temperatures climbed into the mid 70's under a clear blue sky, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a 6.2L V8 & lo & behold I saw the torch red go rumbling ever so slowly by, as if waiting for me to run out & start my shark gray sitting unwashed in the driveway.
I've seen this car perhaps a handful of times, always when it's sunny, warm, dry, and not a chance of precip. It always looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. It is always garaged somewhere because I know of only one other such car, a blue C6 that sits uncovered in someone's driveway.
My question to people who purchase these cars and drive them very rarely like this is 'why'?
My C7 sits out in the rain, in the snow (occasionally), uncovered, and some might say unloved.
But I drive it whenever & wherever I want, I beat the snot out of it dozens of times a year a VIR. It has no Xpel, or other coatings & still looks pretty good given it's 21k or so miles. I don't believe in Zaino or spending hours putting 17 layers of wax on her
Do these people, think the car is going to appreciate? Are they trying to minimize wear & tear? Is it just something they just like to go out in their garage and look at and putt around once in a while?
The concept is completely foreign to me.
I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7. I don't think we have anything in common other than we own Corvettes. But I digress; I could be dead wrong.
I live in a fairly small neighborhood, and being a car guy, like to think I know who drives what.
Shortly after I purchased my C7, one fine summer day, I noticed a torch-red & black C7 go rumbling by my house. I excitedly thought to myself, 'the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself'.
Then I never saw the shiny C7 again.
Years went by.
Then the other day, as temperatures climbed into the mid 70's under a clear blue sky, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a 6.2L V8 & lo & behold I saw the torch red go rumbling ever so slowly by, as if waiting for me to run out & start my shark gray sitting unwashed in the driveway.
I've seen this car perhaps a handful of times, always when it's sunny, warm, dry, and not a chance of precip. It always looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. It is always garaged somewhere because I know of only one other such car, a blue C6 that sits uncovered in someone's driveway.
My question to people who purchase these cars and drive them very rarely like this is 'why'?
My C7 sits out in the rain, in the snow (occasionally), uncovered, and some might say unloved.
But I drive it whenever & wherever I want, I beat the snot out of it dozens of times a year a VIR. It has no Xpel, or other coatings & still looks pretty good given it's 21k or so miles. I don't believe in Zaino or spending hours putting 17 layers of wax on her
Do these people, think the car is going to appreciate? Are they trying to minimize wear & tear? Is it just something they just like to go out in their garage and look at and putt around once in a while?
The concept is completely foreign to me.
I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7. I don't think we have anything in common other than we own Corvettes. But I digress; I could be dead wrong.
Dude I have four different sports cars and one being my 2017 grand Sport. I drive the cars only on sunny days because they're just toys to me. I do the same thing with my Harley. If the weather sucks why drive them.
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02-12-2017, 04:27 PM
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^I'm thinking this.
I live in a modest neighborhood in Raleigh; 1/2 - 3/4 million dollar homes; with mostly 2, some like mine a 3 car garage clogged with motorcycles & a riding mower.
The guy doesn't have a stable of cars he rotates, unless he has a batcave or something.
My intent wasn't meant to be derogatory, simply curious.
I live in a modest neighborhood in Raleigh; 1/2 - 3/4 million dollar homes; with mostly 2, some like mine a 3 car garage clogged with motorcycles & a riding mower.
The guy doesn't have a stable of cars he rotates, unless he has a batcave or something.
My intent wasn't meant to be derogatory, simply curious.
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02-12-2017, 04:36 PM
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Every time I see one of these threads, and there are a lot of them, I think who the hell cares. I'm sure that guy could give a rats *** how you feel about his car and how he drives it. Sorry if so harsh but I don't drive mine in the winter or crappy weather and guess what! It's none of your business!! Live your own life. Drive your own car.
02-12-2017, 04:39 PM
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02-12-2017, 04:45 PM
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There is absolutely no reason why anyone should feel like you need to make excuses or justify why a Vette owner does what he does with his car.
As long as it's not my money their using, I don't care what they do. People enjoy things in different ways.
As long as it's not my money their using, I don't care what they do. People enjoy things in different ways.
02-12-2017, 04:56 PM
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Some leave it out and dont really spend much time with it other than driving it.... Others enjoy keeping it looking its best and yes, even just looking at it alot... After all, it is a beautiful car.... Ownership means you do what you like... Nothing right or wrong about either approach.
02-12-2017, 05:03 PM
#15
Drifting
A phenomenon I fail to comprehend is why people find it any of their concern what others do with their cars.
02-12-2017, 05:08 PM
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Burning Brakes
I drove my C6 year round, rain or shine. But it had the AS Goodyears. I just didn't drive in snow, ice and salt. I was just about to get the A/S tires put on my C7 but now we have about 2' of snow on the ground and more coming. Probably won't get it out until April so guess I'll wait to next year. Although I've thought about getting them this spring and selling the summer Z-51 tires but don't know what I'll lose in grip.
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02-12-2017, 05:14 PM
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Safety Car
I am in a subset of fair-weather drivers. I drive rain or shine, but can't bing myself to coat my C7 with the level of salt they use here in Minnesota.
02-12-2017, 05:38 PM
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Howdy neighbor! There is a suburb of that La Center slum on the north Oregon coast!
I think by virtue of being the guy who paid for my car I can drive it as I choose. I almost understand the point the OP is getting at but I fail to see his justification to judge others
My black C7 vert has been holed up up in the garage for a few months now and I wonder myself why I don't take it out. After all, it is just a Chevy. I guess the thing is I don't need to drive it for the type of stuff nature lets me do this time of year. It sucks in the snow on the logging roads and the trunk is too small to carry the cooler full of crab back from the boat. I have another Chevy to use for those tasks.
To each his own.
I think by virtue of being the guy who paid for my car I can drive it as I choose. I almost understand the point the OP is getting at but I fail to see his justification to judge others
My black C7 vert has been holed up up in the garage for a few months now and I wonder myself why I don't take it out. After all, it is just a Chevy. I guess the thing is I don't need to drive it for the type of stuff nature lets me do this time of year. It sucks in the snow on the logging roads and the trunk is too small to carry the cooler full of crab back from the boat. I have another Chevy to use for those tasks.
To each his own.
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02-12-2017, 06:03 PM
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I own a sports car to drive in nice weather in the summer (live in Canada), it is not a daily driver, was never intended to be. Don't see why that is a big deal, my other car is an SUV which works for all the other times. Actually driving a SUV on a regular basis makes me appreciate driving the C7 on a nice summer day, makes it a little more special. The C7 is in winter storage today in my garage, as am I in Florida currently 
Unfortunately a lack of storage space and summer only tires makes it impractical for me to bring the car to Florida in the winter.
Unfortunately a lack of storage space and summer only tires makes it impractical for me to bring the car to Florida in the winter.
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02-12-2017, 06:07 PM
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This is a phenomenon I really fail to comprehend.
I live in a fairly small neighborhood, and being a car guy, like to think I know who drives what.
Shortly after I purchased my C7, one fine summer day, I noticed a torch-red & black C7 go rumbling by my house. I excitedly thought to myself, 'the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself'.
Then I never saw the shiny C7 again.
Years went by.
Then the other day, as temperatures climbed into the mid 70's under a clear blue sky, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a 6.2L V8 & lo & behold I saw the torch red go rumbling ever so slowly by, as if waiting for me to run out & start my shark gray sitting unwashed in the driveway.
I've seen this car perhaps a handful of times, always when it's sunny, warm, dry, and not a chance of precip. It always looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. It is always garaged somewhere because I know of only one other such car, a blue C6 that sits uncovered in someone's driveway.
My question to people who purchase these cars and drive them very rarely like this is 'why'?
My C7 sits out in the rain, in the snow (occasionally), uncovered, and some might say unloved.
But I drive it whenever & wherever I want, I beat the snot out of it dozens of times a year a VIR. It has no Xpel, or other coatings & still looks pretty good given it's 21k or so miles. I don't believe in Zaino or spending hours putting 17 layers of wax on her
Do these people, think the car is going to appreciate? Are they trying to minimize wear & tear? Is it just something they just like to go out in their garage and look at and putt around once in a while?
The concept is completely foreign to me.
I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7. I don't think we have anything in common other than we own Corvettes. But I digress; I could be dead wrong.
I live in a fairly small neighborhood, and being a car guy, like to think I know who drives what.
Shortly after I purchased my C7, one fine summer day, I noticed a torch-red & black C7 go rumbling by my house. I excitedly thought to myself, 'the next time I see that guy, I'm going to introduce myself'.
Then I never saw the shiny C7 again.
Years went by.
Then the other day, as temperatures climbed into the mid 70's under a clear blue sky, I heard the unmistakable sounds of a 6.2L V8 & lo & behold I saw the torch red go rumbling ever so slowly by, as if waiting for me to run out & start my shark gray sitting unwashed in the driveway.
I've seen this car perhaps a handful of times, always when it's sunny, warm, dry, and not a chance of precip. It always looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. It is always garaged somewhere because I know of only one other such car, a blue C6 that sits uncovered in someone's driveway.
My question to people who purchase these cars and drive them very rarely like this is 'why'?
My C7 sits out in the rain, in the snow (occasionally), uncovered, and some might say unloved.
But I drive it whenever & wherever I want, I beat the snot out of it dozens of times a year a VIR. It has no Xpel, or other coatings & still looks pretty good given it's 21k or so miles. I don't believe in Zaino or spending hours putting 17 layers of wax on her
Do these people, think the car is going to appreciate? Are they trying to minimize wear & tear? Is it just something they just like to go out in their garage and look at and putt around once in a while?
The concept is completely foreign to me.
I no longer have any desire to meet the owner of the torch-red C7. I don't think we have anything in common other than we own Corvettes. But I digress; I could be dead wrong.
Corvette owners are generally very cool, but there is an undeniable dork factor as reflected in the behavior described in the R&T piece which is not uncommon:
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...old-or-bought/
Why anyone would think their 10 or 20 year old Corvette is some priceless collector car baffles me. I can understand that about a 1967 vintage C2. A 1999 C5, not so much.
That's not all bad, it's a GOOD thing people are so enamored with their Corvettes. Part of me admires that, the other part thinks it's dumb, and nobody cares what I think anyway.