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samman11 · 06-02-2016, 02:31 PM

Rain??? Hell, I don't want to take it out if there's DUST in the air. lol. I did recently get caught in a major downpour. Since, however, I had the water management bag replaced along with the 5th bow on my convertible (all covered by the dealer) I wanted to see if I would find any water on the carpet. The next day I held my breath as I went out to the car to check. Nothing! Dry as a bone! That's one rainstorm I was happy to be in for testing purposes.

Outlaw77 · 06-02-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

NT05's suck ass in the rain...

I bought may camaro in Vancouver BC and drove it all year round but I never snows there. I moved to Calgary Alberta about 3 years ago and I had to buy a truck to drive in the winters here. I don't mind driving in the rain because I like washing the car. Give me an inner peace lol. But I just had a set of the nitto NT05's installed so this should be interesting.

Flashpoint135 · 06-02-2016, 04:15 PM

I'll just let the picture talk...

Rahjeir · 06-02-2016, 04:15 PM

My Camaro is my daily driver, it sees all elements. It's not bad in snow either, of course when you put on the correct tires.

Ragnar · 06-02-2016, 04:16 PM

I take pictures in the rain, matter of fact, it is raining as I type this.

LT1Zob · 06-02-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

some people show these cars and they have to be very clean. they drive the car too so they are already cleaning it a lot. For some people like me its no different than any classic car. Who you drive your like new 70 Chevelle in the rain. They're not rare and they cost about the same. I bought my car because I wanted a nice new muscle car. I live in the county in NY so The camaro even on studded snows isnt going anywhere. Id be shoveling snow with my windshield. I have a truck for that.

^THIS

I have enough trouble just cleaning it after a trackday to get to a show. No reason to drive it in the rain then have to get up on ramps to clean the under carriage. IN MY Opinion (yours I'm sure will vary), the 1LE is no daily driver. Thats what my comfy Traverse is for. I put on about 2-3k miles per season, and have never driven in the rain. That's how I enjoy my Camaro, you're free to enjoy yours your way.

Chanman · 06-02-2016, 06:15 PM

Daily Driver, so yeah if it rains it will not stop me from driving. Doesn't mean I like it, and doesn't mean the next wash isn't gonna take a little bit longer than the normal, however am not afraid of the rain.

Beardface · 06-02-2016, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

I propose mounting many catch cans on our cars, driving them in the rain, and then using the rain water caught by the cans to wash it....who's in?

Spec · 06-02-2016, 09:12 PM

Seriously tho, if I really need to get somewhere, and its pouring outside... if I don't have to get on the freeway, then I'll take the Camaro. If I do have to get on the freeway, I will now always take the truck.

It doesn't rain hard here in socal. I've only driven in a good downpour maybe twice in the Camaro (I know good downpours... been to the tropics).

One time it scared the heck out of me. Had to keep it under 65 or else I could feel the rear NT05's coming loose. Good that I have the wide ovals in the front because I would have had to just get off the freeway, or worse... It was early Sunday and no traffic, maybe a couple of trucks down an 8 lane freeway. But, that was it for me, no more playing in the rain with my pretty ride.

I remember a member here wearing NT05's on all corners and in some rain, he ended up in a ditch. Thankfully no one was hurt.

Plan B - if its a must in hard rain - truck.

I realize not everyone has a Plan B. Be safe with your Camaro.

Cenafan85 · 06-03-2016, 09:04 AM

Norm Peterson · 06-03-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gzobian

^THIS

I have enough trouble just cleaning it after a trackday to get to a show. No reason to drive it in the rain then have to get up on ramps to clean the under carriage. IN MY Opinion (yours I'm sure will vary), the 1LE is no daily driver. Thats what my comfy Traverse is for. I put on about 2-3k miles per season, and have never driven in the rain. That's how I enjoy my Camaro, you're free to enjoy yours your way.

Maybe it's time for car show judges to at least not penalize cars that are also driven daily or on the track for having a little dirt in places not readily accessible or visible. Actual street use, and even more so track day use should be considered points in your favor, particularly for a 1LE.

Norm

DRKS1D3 · 06-03-2016, 09:50 AM

Your money, your car. Drive it as you see fit. Mine is a weekend cruiser. It doesn't need to be out in the elements.

Chanman · 06-03-2016, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

Maybe it's time for car show judges to at least not penalize cars that are also driven daily or on the track for having a little dirt in places not readily accessible or visible. Actual street use, and even more so track day use should be considered points in your favor, particularly for a 1LE.

Norm

Couldn't agree more

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RAMTechRob · 06-03-2016, 10:01 AM

I live in Phoenix. When it rains 8 times a year, I just wait 20 minutes for it to stop.

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06-02-2016, 02:31 PM	#57
samman11 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 671	Rain??? Hell, I don't want to take it out if there's DUST in the air. lol. I did recently get caught in a major downpour. Since, however, I had the water management bag replaced along with the 5th bow on my convertible (all covered by the dealer) I wanted to see if I would find any water on the carpet. The next day I held my breath as I went out to the car to check. Nothing! Dry as a bone! That's one rainstorm I was happy to be in for testing purposes.

06-02-2016, 04:15 PM	#60
Rahjeir Drives: 2014 1LT w/RS Summit White Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 87	My Camaro is my daily driver, it sees all elements. It's not bad in snow either, of course when you put on the correct tires.

06-02-2016, 06:15 PM	#63
Chanman Drives: '15 Camaro 2LS V6 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 76	Daily Driver, so yeah if it rains it will not stop me from driving. Doesn't mean I like it, and doesn't mean the next wash isn't gonna take a little bit longer than the normal, however am not afraid of the rain.

06-02-2016, 09:12 PM	#65
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Seriously tho, if I really need to get somewhere, and its pouring outside... if I don't have to get on the freeway, then I'll take the Camaro. If I do have to get on the freeway, I will now always take the truck. It doesn't rain hard here in socal. I've only driven in a good downpour maybe twice in the Camaro (I know good downpours... been to the tropics). One time it scared the heck out of me. Had to keep it under 65 or else I could feel the rear NT05's coming loose. Good that I have the wide ovals in the front because I would have had to just get off the freeway, or worse... It was early Sunday and no traffic, maybe a couple of trucks down an 8 lane freeway. But, that was it for me, no more playing in the rain with my pretty ride. I remember a member here wearing NT05's on all corners and in some rain, he ended up in a ditch. Thankfully no one was hurt. Plan B - if its a must in hard rain - truck. I realize not everyone has a Plan B. Be safe with your Camaro.

06-03-2016, 10:01 AM	#70
RAMTechRob Drives: 2016 Camaro White 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 141	I live in Phoenix. When it rains 8 times a year, I just wait 20 minutes for it to stop.