First Rain

[C5Rick]

Well today was the first time I drove the Vette in the rain. This is only because this was the first rain we had since I got it and since this is my only car, I'm sure it will see more. Thought it handled great and held the road just fine.

[Qman]

just gives you a chance for detail. enjoy the beauty of your clean ride.

[Rich Z]

Actually I drove the C5Z in HOPES of getting it rain here. Trees were beginning to look like they were on their last legs. Of course, Murphy got me anyway. Rained like hell up in Tallahassee where we were at, but just a sprinkling down here at our place. Quarter inch under the surface it is still dry as the moon. Radar shows some rain coming, but this is just a weird spot we are in. Rains this time of year can be all around us, but we won't get more than what a bird can spit.

So yeah, washed down the C5Z when we got home and put the cover on it. But they don't melt in the rain......

[ynkedad]

I agree. My C6 handles like a dream in the rain! The only reason I hate to be out in the rain around where I live, is because I have to drive it up our dirt/sand/washout road (when it's wet) and it gets all over the paint and under carriage!

[vett boy]

Most vetts have seen rain and lots have seen snow ,possibly even yours.It works like this--Car comes out of the plant and it sits in a big yard with 300 other cars waiting to be shipped.After two weeks of Jan sleet ,rain and snow plus a inch of ice we're ready to ship.Guys come out with scrappers ,axes ,crow bars and hammers to remove the ice.Car is loaded on the truck and it heads for say up state New York in a blizzard. Car gets to the dealer for dealer prep.This includes replacing two fenders and the vert top.Customer picks up his new vet Mon am with a enclosed trailer and police escort to be placed in the heated garage.

Finely spring arrives ,the owner tells people for the next ten years ,my car has never seen snow or rain.

[Rich Z]

Originally Posted by vett boy

Most vetts have seen rain and lots have seen snow ,possibly even yours.It works like this--Car comes out of the plant and it sits in a big yard with 300 other cars waiting to be shipped.After two weeks of Jan sleet ,rain and snow plus a inch of ice we're ready to ship.Guys come out with scrappers ,axes ,crow bars and hammers to remove the ice.Car is loaded on the truck and it heads for say up state New York in a blizzard. Car gets to the dealer for dealer prep.This includes replacing two fenders and the vert top.Customer picks up his new vet Mon am with a enclosed trailer and police escort to be placed in the heated garage.

Finely spring arrives ,the owner tells people for the next ten years ,my car has never seen snow or rain.

Man, ain't that the truth...... I'm sure GM doesn't put those things under cover when they roll off the assembly line and out the door. But I sure wouldn't want one driven on salt covered roads, if I could help it.

[2Vettes]

Vett Boy you're completely correct! That's the very reason they tell us to clay bar it the first time it's detailed. I was amazed the "stuff" that came off my new '04 with only 13 miles on it when I bought it!

[vett boy]

Oh I know .I worked a B.G for a short time in Jan 03.I was amazed at the car inside the plant taken on each car.I was amazed what actually happen after it gets out the big door.

No matter what the Corvette is the ultimate car of our time. What a dull world this would be without 'em

[ynkedad]

Originally Posted by vett boy

Most vetts have seen rain and lots have seen snow ,possibly even yours.It works like this--Car comes out of the plant and it sits in a big yard with 300 other cars waiting to be shipped.After two weeks of Jan sleet ,rain and snow plus a inch of ice we're ready to ship.Guys come out with scrappers ,axes ,crow bars and hammers to remove the ice.Car is loaded on the truck and it heads for say up state New York in a blizzard. Car gets to the dealer for dealer prep.This includes replacing two fenders and the vert top.Customer picks up his new vet Mon am with a enclosed trailer and police escort to be placed in the heated garage.

Finely spring arrives ,the owner tells people for the next ten years ,my car has never seen snow or rain.

So true!
How does one justify having a vehicle they can't or will not drive in the rain?
I understand it's a personal choice. Some people have the $$ to blow for a Garage Queen and have other DD's they'll use instead. But IMPO that's . I bought mine to drive rain or shine .

~Ray

[Rich Z]

So, what exactly is the bad thing about being driven in the rain? Getting wet? Doesn't that happen when you wash the car?

Getting the underside wet? Why would that be a problem?

I would be MUCH more concerned with getting a car from up north that had been driven on salt slush covered roads....