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Old 05-16-2017, 10:40 AM
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Default LOL...top-off lesson learned
Free advice...

Don't try and use the wiper fluid while driving topless.

Thought I would be safe at 50mph. Nope. LOL. I did however have the presence of mind to put the windows up first. Still got hit by the run back along the top corners.
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3 years and never used the washer fluid. No reason to start now. Don't want that stuff making spots all over the A pillars.

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Well, at least you AND the windshield are now clean.....
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Washer fluid flies every where. Have not tried mine with the roof down, yet. (LOL)
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Originally Posted by RedC7AZ
3 years and never used the washer fluid. No reason to start now. Don't want that stuff making spots all over the A pillars.

I drove my C5Z for 14 years (weekends) and I never used.
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Never use mine on any car. I make sure the windshield is clean prior to driving, that way I am not washing the car behind me.
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Never use mine on any car. I make sure the windshield is clean prior to driving, that way I am not washing the car behind me.
Or the motorcycle behind (been the recipient)
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What? These cars have wipers?
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Originally Posted by JeepSRT+C7
Free advice...

Don't try and use the wiper fluid while driving topless.

Thought I would be safe at 50mph. Nope. LOL. I did however have the presence of mind to put the windows up first. Still got hit by the run back along the top corners.
And here I thought you were supposed to use the windshield washer reservoir for your meth kit?
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Old 05-16-2017, 09:02 PM
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That's funny OP, happened to me in a rented vert once.

I will also admit that I too emptied out the reservoir and even flushed it with distilled water. Haven't used it at all in my 13 Camaro, why would I need it in the vette?
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Thanks for sharing, I will avoid
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My vette is my DD. When I'm at work, it'll be parked near the ATL airport for up to 10 days.

I know...I know, some of you are shaking your head. I bought this baby to drive it.

Anyway, it's always dirty after a few days parked...drove home with the top off one day and gave myself a bit of spritsing. LOL
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Default We don't need no stinking wipers!!!
Originally Posted by bimmerborn
What? These cars have wipers?
I NEVER use my wiper blades on any of the last 9 of 14 Corvettes I've owned when I started showing the car. I really do think it will melt in the rain! That being the case, I never use the windshield washer...what can I say...Corvettes bring out the crazy in all of us one way or another I guess! LOL
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Originally Posted by JeepSRT+C7
Free advice...

Don't try and use the wiper fluid while driving topless.

Thought I would be safe at 50mph. Nope. LOL. I did however have the presence of mind to put the windows up first. Still got hit by the run back along the top corners.
That's almost like cooking bacon topless, only less pain.
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Old 05-17-2017, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ScottTz
That's almost like cooking bacon topless, only less pain.
Now that is an image I don't want to think about!
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