SuperSnake08 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Just curious what everyone is doing. I started lookin at the stang as a daily driver so I could keep my Viper in the garage, but I wound up buying a GT500 that will be coming this week. Now I have a problem- 2 cars that I hate to get wet- What are you guys doing? Daily driver or future museum piece??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew DeSpirito Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Just curious what everyone is doing. I started lookin at the stang as a daily driver so I could keep my Viper in the garage, but I wound up buying a GT500 that will be coming this week. Now I have a problem- 2 cars that I hate to get wet- What are you guys doing? Daily driver or future museum piece??? She's my daily driver, and my only car. I didn't pay that much money for a car to sit in the garage! So I say, bring on the rain! Snow, however, will cause me to become "ill" and unable to make it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalt87 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Mine is kind of a DD, I drive it to work every third day and then it sits on my 2 days off.( I work 24 on and 48 off ) I use my pick up on my days off cause I am parking in places like Home Depot, walmart etc.. where I will not park my 500 unless I have to. The car sits in the garage at home and gets a car cover at work. I will not drive it if we have any hurricanes forcasted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I only drive her on nice days The first time I got caught in the rain is on my trip up to the Florida meet and greet It has only been rained on a couple of times, when it gets wet; it takes a lot longer to get her clean Getting all the water spots out of the engine compartment and the undercarriage is a real chore However it is a labor of love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I only drive her on nice daysThe first time I got caught in the rain is on my trip up to the Florida meet and greet It has only been rained on a couple of times, when it gets wet; it takes a lot longer to get her clean Getting all the water spots out of the engine compartment and the undercarriage is a real chore However it is a labor of love +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 +1 :happy feet: however my wife thinks I'm a whacko because of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Been caught in the rain 3 times, and Shelby didn't like it at all. She pouted for days afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Been caught in the rain 3 times, and Shelby didn't like it at all. She pouted for days afterward. yeah I remeber the first time she got wet I was almost sick to my stomach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSnake Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 In Oregon, if you don't drive in the rain you miss 10 months of the year. I drive in the rain and boy was I ever relieved to discover my car didn't melt. So cleaning this black car is sooo rewarding when done. I also had to decide if 20 or 30 years down the road the Barret Jackson auction mattered to me when I welded on the Griggs watts link bracket. I've decided to use and drive this awesome car as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckstang Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 How do u all avoid getting water and thus spots in your engine bay and such when just simply washing your car? I almost hate washing it because it takes so long to clean it, another words, washing the car also makes other parts dirty if that makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Mine is SCARED of the rain!!! :eek5: NO wet PLEASE!! :heartbreaker: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 How do u all avoid getting water and thus spots in your engine bay and such when just simply washing your car? I almost hate washing it because it takes so long to clean it, another words, washing the car also makes other parts dirty if that makes sense I rarely wash Shelby with the hose and bucket method. Mostly I use the sponge bath method. That way I can wash her in the garage, out of that damaging sunlight. Also, water doesn't get into all the nooks and crannies. Then again, I also wash the engine bay and engine every time I wash the car, so it doesn't really make much difference if water gets in there anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Bought this Shelby with the intention of driving the heck out of it, even thought I'd take out in the rain, but after owning 5 weeks, NO - will not take out in the rain. All the sports cars I have owned over many years, NOT ONE has ever been out in the rain. Just can't bring myself to do it, but will say in only 5 weeks have 1300 miles, whereas my (2) Vipers, 94-2800 and 96-3200 miles only. Just love the performance in something other than a 2 seater. Much more comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 In Oregon, if you don't drive in the rain you miss 10 months of the year. Oregon is not that bad. I have lived in the Vancouver / Portland Metro area all my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joemat Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Oregon is not that bad. I have lived in the Vancouver / Portland Metro area all my life. I save time after washing by using the Metro "AirForce" Motorcycle Dryer that I bought for my Harley. After the initial micro-fiber drying cloth wipe-down, the AirForce dryer blows the residual water from the nooks and crannies (grill, wheels, seams, gas cap, spoiler, etc.). Works fantastic. http://www.metrovacworld.com/Shopping/prod...product_id=AFMD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSR Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 My car has never & will never see rain or wet conditions other than being washed & detailed. And even then water is blown off by high pressure air dryers or a leaf blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I'm so proud to be part of a group of fine people just as sick as I am I can't wait to tell my wife, I'm not the only one :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 :happy feet: however my wife thinks I'm a whacko because of it Are we married to the same woman?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Are we married to the same woman?? OK, now this is getting creepy. That's my wife too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSnake08 Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 OK, now this is getting creepy. That's my wife too! Isn't it a shame how we torment ourselves? I have refused in the past to let my Cobras and Vipers see rain- then when I sell them I always kick myself in the butt for being so stupid. I deprived myself for the next guy who usually got a deal anyway. The showers in South Florida are almost daily at times, even though most of the day is sunny. Every time I go out I get nailed. If I go out on a clear nite I get nailed by someones errant sprinkler(which I refer to as a cheap shot). The problem is I get really upset about wasting the 2 1/2 hrs I spent detailing the car. I need to lighten up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilman Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Isn't it a shame how we torment ourselves? I have refused in the past to let my Cobras and Vipers see rain- then when I sell them I always kick myself in the butt for being so stupid. I deprived myself for the next guy who usually got a deal anyway. The showers in South Florida are almost daily at times, even though most of the day is sunny. Every time I go out I get nailed. If I go out on a clear nite I get nailed by someones errant sprinkler(which I refer to as a cheap shot). The problem is I get really upset about wasting the 2 1/2 hrs I spent detailing the car. I need to lighten up!! You sound like my clone, in my house I'm referred to as "anal" man when it comes to the cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSnake08 Posted October 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 You sound like my clone, in my house I'm referred to as "anal" man when it comes to the cars. I'm so anal about this that when the car was delivered today I did not drive it at all. Talk about being in a bad mood!!!OMG I was insane!!It poured all day and let up for 10 minutes, enough time to pull it out of the trailer. Once I rolled her off the trailer, I rolled her in the garage. When the weather breaks I'll post some pix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I'm so anal about this that when the car was delivered today I did not drive it at all. Talk about being in a bad mood!!!OMG I was insane!!It poured all day and let up for 10 minutes, enough time to pull it out of the trailer. Once I rolled her off the trailer, I rolled her in the garage. When the weather breaks I'll post some pix. I can't seem to find a dry time either during the last 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I think I responded to this the day all posts were sucked into the ether. When I flew to Ontario a year ago to get my convertible, it was a nice sunny day. Over the next 3 days driving home through northern Ontario, I had rain, snow, then some more rain. My beautiful black vert turned gray! So when it snowed (it melted as it hit the ground, so no worries there), I did what all new car owners would do. Yes, I took pictures! It's like when you get the first ding or rock chip: now it's broken in. And speaking of that trip, my wife told me there was no need to "fly" home, as she knew about the 500 HP. I have photo eveidence that I did, actually, fly home: How else could I follow a helicopter? :angel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 NICE :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sweetazzgt500 Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 How do u all avoid getting water and thus spots in your engine bay and such when just simply washing your car? Engine has to be cold, I pop the hood & lay a thick towel over where the hood vents are over the motor, than wash from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Snake Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 yep cold engine I avoid direct spray into the hood vents pop the hood after drying and blow it off dry it with a microfiber towel Apply ICE :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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