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ss409cid · 06-23-2012, 09:06 AM

I drove the Camaro to work today. Left early about 6 AM. I had the top down for an invigorating 35 mile ride. About 20 miles into trip I got a few light rain drops on the winshield. The early morning sky didnt look that threatening so I continued on. The next ten miles were on and off again light showers, but since I wasn't getting wet I continued on. I had the wipers on intermittent and I seemed to slice right thru the water. I can't imagine what the other drivers were thinking. I did get a high beam flash from a guy in a Charger. When I got to the edge of town, the showers had quit, but the sky ahead looked pretty dark. I found a place to pull over and raised the top just as the bottom fell out. Happy ending, I stayed dry and my interior only got a few drops....Happy Cruising...

rykeith · 06-23-2012, 09:15 AM

Dooley · 06-23-2012, 10:42 AM

Awesome story bro.

Overflow · 06-23-2012, 10:44 AM

2010 SSRS · 06-23-2012, 10:48 AM

you had your Camaro out in the rain, Noooooo, lol

My Caroline · 06-23-2012, 10:49 AM

That cool weather just before rain sounds like the best cruising weather!

linc400 · 06-23-2012, 11:04 AM

I had been on a driving tour and started with top down last week. When it got to 93 degrees, I put the top up with a/c on. About 1/2 hour later, there was a torrential downpour with hail. It stopped but kept raining on and off all day.

On the way home, it looked pretty clear, but I still kept the top up just in case. On the expressway, I saw a 3rd gen Camaro convert with top down. He smiled and waved at me. First time another Camaro owner ever did this to me so I smiled and gave him a thumbs up as he passed by. About 1 minute later, another torrential downpour started, worst than the first. Don't know what happened to him, but I imagine he was not smiling and waving anymore.

1BADLS3 · 06-23-2012, 11:07 AM

Lol...sounds like me when I used to own a 4th gen Z28 with t-tops. Sometimes I'd hedge if a light drizzle started, but it usually ended up in me pulling over to pull the t-tops out of the hatch. Convertible FTW! Push a button and the top goes up!

Fiveg56 · 06-23-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dooley

Awesome story bro.

What does this mean? I see it all the time on this forum. Something kids are saying these days to make fun of people? I don't get it.

The Blue Angel · 06-23-2012, 01:03 PM

Proven in this video also was done by Mythbusters:

ss409cid · 06-23-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

you had your Camaro out in the rain, Noooooo, lol

I Knooooow, Im bad.....

Broffermoon · 06-23-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by redevil11

Proven in this video also was done by Mythbusters:

I have driven lots of verts, if you stay above 55 mph, top down, rain, you and your passengers will not get wet!

SM0KE · 06-23-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiveg56

What does this mean? I see it all the time on this forum. Something kids are saying these days to make fun of people? I don't get it.

Sarcasm

06-23-2012, 09:06 AM	#1
ss409cid Drives: 2011 SS RS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,079 View My Garage	Not your typical car wash story I drove the Camaro to work today. Left early about 6 AM. I had the top down for an invigorating 35 mile ride. About 20 miles into trip I got a few light rain drops on the winshield. The early morning sky didnt look that threatening so I continued on. The next ten miles were on and off again light showers, but since I wasn't getting wet I continued on. I had the wipers on intermittent and I seemed to slice right thru the water. I can't imagine what the other drivers were thinking. I did get a high beam flash from a guy in a Charger. When I got to the edge of town, the showers had quit, but the sky ahead looked pretty dark. I found a place to pull over and raised the top just as the bottom fell out. Happy ending, I stayed dry and my interior only got a few drops....Happy Cruising... __________________

06-23-2012, 09:15 AM	#2
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06-23-2012, 10:49 AM	#6
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06-23-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
Dooley Account Suspended Drives: Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 213	Awesome story bro.

06-23-2012, 11:04 AM	#7
linc400 Drives: 2012 2LT 45th anniversary convert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 265	I had been on a driving tour and started with top down last week. When it got to 93 degrees, I put the top up with a/c on. About 1/2 hour later, there was a torrential downpour with hail. It stopped but kept raining on and off all day. On the way home, it looked pretty clear, but I still kept the top up just in case. On the expressway, I saw a 3rd gen Camaro convert with top down. He smiled and waved at me. First time another Camaro owner ever did this to me so I smiled and gave him a thumbs up as he passed by. About 1 minute later, another torrential downpour started, worst than the first. Don't know what happened to him, but I imagine he was not smiling and waving anymore.

06-23-2012, 11:07 AM	#8
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	Lol...sounds like me when I used to own a 4th gen Z28 with t-tops. Sometimes I'd hedge if a light drizzle started, but it usually ended up in me pulling over to pull the t-tops out of the hatch. Convertible FTW! Push a button and the top goes up!