Daily Driver Question
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Pro
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From: San Francisco Bay Area
I'm a fair-weather driver in general but I've driven my '24 C8 in the rain and very little water makes it into the engine bay. One thing I always avoid however, is letting it sit out in the rain. When I wash it, four strips of blue painters tape (two down each side, and one horizontally along lower edge of glass) and it's a quick easy clean up. Enjoy!
Race Director
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From: Prosper TX/Austin TX
2020 C6 of the Year Winner - Modified
Other than to prevent water spots, the engine getting wet will have no adverse effects. Have you ever opened the hood on your front engine vehicles after driving in rain? Guess what, the engine gets wet. 
Racer
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I would agree with a previous poster about getting an HTC but I believe you can buy some engine covers that you can put in the vents next to the window. Then, all you have to do is lay some towels down on the engine to keep the water out.
This and dealing with leaves, dust etc is basically why I purchased an HTC.
This and dealing with leaves, dust etc is basically why I purchased an HTC.
Melting Slicks
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From: Kelso, Wa
If the factory designed the car so that water can get in, it can't hurt a thing. And it doesn't
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I get very little water in the engine area, even using my power washer. I actually like a little water as it provides just enough to clean up wiping with a microfiber. Keeps the area from getting dusty. one time, it got really dusty, just from the summer and I used the pressure washer to clean it up. No harm.
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From: Baldwin County - "Sweet Home" Alabama
Keep it in the garage like everybody else.
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From: Baldwin County - "Sweet Home" Alabama
"Everybody else..." not so much, there are Corvette owners who don't care if their car gets wet regardless of garage storage.
This is especially valid when you live in an area like I do (Southern Alabama) where during the hot and humid summer months, unexpected thunderstorms can develop.
the ONLY thing you need to be concerned about when driving in the rain is your driving habits and safety, the car itself will be just fine, it's not going to melt.
However... Your car, your rules and if Garage Queen status is your choice and only drive when weather is 100% predictable, that is OK too.
This is especially valid when you live in an area like I do (Southern Alabama) where during the hot and humid summer months, unexpected thunderstorms can develop.
the ONLY thing you need to be concerned about when driving in the rain is your driving habits and safety, the car itself will be just fine, it's not going to melt.
However... Your car, your rules and if Garage Queen status is your choice and only drive when weather is 100% predictable, that is OK too.
Racer
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"Everybody else..." not so much, there are Corvette owners who don't care if their car gets wet regardless of garage storage.
This is especially valid when you live in an area like I do (Southern Alabama) where during the hot and humid summer months, unexpected thunderstorms can develop.
the ONLY thing you need to be concerned about when driving in the rain is your driving habits and safety, the car itself will be just fine, it's not going to melt.
However... Your car, your rules and if Garage Queen status is your choice and only drive when weather is 100% predictable, that is OK too.
This is especially valid when you live in an area like I do (Southern Alabama) where during the hot and humid summer months, unexpected thunderstorms can develop.
the ONLY thing you need to be concerned about when driving in the rain is your driving habits and safety, the car itself will be just fine, it's not going to melt.
However... Your car, your rules and if Garage Queen status is your choice and only drive when weather is 100% predictable, that is OK too.