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Pro
Joined: May 2017
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My Corvette is my daily driver. My other vehicles are a motorcycle, and a Jurassic Park replica Jeep Wrangler.
If its raining, you can bet that I'm taking the Corvette, because neither of the other two have a roof.
My dad is one of those guys that keeps his "toy car" meticulously clean, and has only put 1,600mi on it in 4 years. I will never understand owning a car that's too nice for me to feel like I can just go drive.
If its raining, you can bet that I'm taking the Corvette, because neither of the other two have a roof.
My dad is one of those guys that keeps his "toy car" meticulously clean, and has only put 1,600mi on it in 4 years. I will never understand owning a car that's too nice for me to feel like I can just go drive.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Syracuse New York
The first time either snow falls or the State DOT puts any salt or Ice melt on the roads the Corvette goes into hibernation for the winter and doesn't come back out until a few good rains wash all the winter crap off the roads. Night, no problems, and rain no problem. If it's raining and the Corvette is in the garage clean it will probably stay there, but if it rains while I'm out not a problem. I have 2 other vehicles to drive, so if it's already clean, I may not feel like cleaning it again.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: Saint Clair Shores Michigan
I can deal with driving with it in the rain - a good wash and detailing will take care of if time permits on a sunny day. Plus, with Michigan weather, you can run into rain at any time (Ex: forecast didn't call for rain today until at least 10PM, yet it's storming now).
But when November 1st hits, or whenever the hint of snow comes up, it's hibernation time for my vehicle
But when November 1st hits, or whenever the hint of snow comes up, it's hibernation time for my vehicle
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Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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From: Phoenix, Arizona
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Hot Springs AR
I got caught out in a normal Texas hail storm (1/2-1" diameter) in my C5 and thought the car was going to be totally ruined. After sitting on the side of I-20 east of Abilene for about 20 minutes listening to this onslaught it finally abated.
Not one scratch, pimple, crater, nothing! I was astonished.
If I'm going out and it's raining I don't take either Vette, what's the point? The family Accord works fine. But, if it's just a forecast for rain, pffft. Off we go!
Have a good one,
Mike
Not one scratch, pimple, crater, nothing! I was astonished.
If I'm going out and it's raining I don't take either Vette, what's the point? The family Accord works fine. But, if it's just a forecast for rain, pffft. Off we go!
Have a good one,
Mike
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From: Plymouth Massachusetts
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No rain ,No snow, No salt,HATE NIGHT CRUISING IN THE DARK.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 126
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From: Here
In The rain? Got wipers.
In the snow? No snow in FL. Not for 40 years in Tampa.
During love bug season? They wash off.
At night? Got lights.
In hail? Not likely.
When drinking? Don't drink anymore- drank more than my share 20 years ago.
The only time I can think of that I won't drive it is if it's mechanically unsafe. And, obviously the "common sense" ones- too tired, sick, etc.
I bought it to enjoy it, not to worship it. And not to "save" it for the next trustee. That doesn't mean it won't be properly maintained either!
In the snow? No snow in FL. Not for 40 years in Tampa.
During love bug season? They wash off.
At night? Got lights.
In hail? Not likely.
When drinking? Don't drink anymore- drank more than my share 20 years ago.
The only time I can think of that I won't drive it is if it's mechanically unsafe. And, obviously the "common sense" ones- too tired, sick, etc.
I bought it to enjoy it, not to worship it. And not to "save" it for the next trustee. That doesn't mean it won't be properly maintained either!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 2,299
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From: Long Island New York
The first time either snow falls or the State DOT puts any salt or Ice melt on the roads the Corvette goes into hibernation for the winter and doesn't come back out until a few good rains wash all the winter crap off the roads. Night, no problems, and rain no problem. If it's raining and the Corvette is in the garage clean it will probably stay there, but if it rains while I'm out not a problem. I have 2 other vehicles to drive, so if it's already clean, I may not feel like cleaning it again.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 529
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From: Clarksville Tennessee
It was raining the day we took delivery of our 2016 coupe at the museum so that set the tone. I wouldn't purposely go out, in either car, if hail was predicted but we got caught on a hilly, winding two-lane road at night in hail so heavy it looked like snow on the pavement. Everybody found a wide place and pulled off until it was over. No damage. I've driven it when it was snowing but not sticking. Low temperature isn't a problem since I have the AS3+ ZPs. I'm embarrassed that mine only has 12,000 miles on it after 20 months of ownership.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 5,584
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From: Syracuse New York
Our average annual snowfall here in the greater Syracuse area is a bit over 150 inches, that and low ground clearance, huge summer tires and big HP are not a good mix. Fortunately I have 2 other choices to drive, my wife's AWD Mercedes sedan and my 4WD pickup. Seriously thinking about a move to a more weather and tax friendly state though.
