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Camaro117 · 06-05-2016, 02:44 PM

silly question but why do people clean underneath the car after a rain shower? I understand snow/salt. But why rain? rusting?

songsj · 06-05-2016, 02:59 PM

I don't so I'm not sure.

camaro2lt-15 · 06-05-2016, 03:16 PM

My dream was to own a Camaro one day and so when the option was there I went for it.
I love driving my '15 RRM 2LT everyday it makes me happy. I used to drive a '13 Spark then traded for the Camaro

sometimes I miss the little Spark but I love my Camaro so much

amz · 06-05-2016, 08:38 PM

There are some who tell me that this car is waterproof , and can be driven in the rain.

I am not so sure about that.

I bought my 2011 new , and have never driven it in the rain.

NC_SS · 06-05-2016, 08:39 PM

Rain is when the fun starts

Easy skids all day long in the rain

MPrento84 · 06-05-2016, 08:55 PM

If you think the rain is fun, you have gotta try it in the snow! Sometimes on dry roads I feel that 426 hp isn't quite enough...never questioned that in the snow.

NC_SS · 06-05-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MPrento84

If you think the rain is fun, you have gotta try it in the snow! Sometimes on dry roads I feel that 426 hp isn't quite enough...never questioned that in the snow.

Maybe once I'm done with my bolt ons I'll be able to break it loose without clutch dumping in the dry weather

Either way, my Conti ExtremeContacts don't let go for nothing on hot dry days

Ice Baby · 06-05-2016, 10:05 PM

Was caught in a thunderstorm a few hours ago. Torrential rain. Wow, the wipers go really fast. Back in the garage, looked good with all of the rain droplets, but I decided to take advantage of nature's car wash to get the dirt off and then dry it off.

Jeff_SS · 06-05-2016, 11:36 PM

Mikey Thompson drag radials in the rain. No problem.

Dmpsix · 06-06-2016, 09:23 AM

There were over 500,000 of these cars produced... so no garage queen for me.

Even though it does receive a weekly wash and is garaged, I am the one making the payments here so I remind my car who's the boss!

Now if it was a C7 z06 or something that'd be a different story...

qcman · 06-06-2016, 10:36 AM

About the only reason I don't drive in the rain or leave it out is to keep it clean. The pollen from the trees followed by a rain storm makes a real mess of my hard work.

I have a truck I can drive on the crappy days. My car is not a DD my company truck is used for that. If it were a DD I would be less picky as it would be harder to keep clean all of the time anyways.

Its funny I never garaged the Camaro for the first 3 years except in the winter when it was stored. Now that its older I take better care of it LOL. Not sure why that is...

samman11 · 06-06-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroinCLE

so here is the million dollar question, in 20 years when you find out that your car is NOT on the Barrett Jackson / Mecum hot list and does not increase in value was this all worth it? The cars that I am seeing go up in value are those with rare engine/drive train codes, very low production, or very well done restores (cost more to restore then they are selling for). I am all for keeping my car as nice as I can but see it sit in a garage and not guaranteed to go up in value is not my cup of tea.

Here is the Gen5 that will go up in value....

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/KA0...Yenko/6-Speed/

I don't keep mine in the garage with a cover because I think it will become a collector's item----I do it because I simply want to keep it looking new. It's not a daily drive, and by keeping it covered and garaged keeps the convertible top and paint in top condition. Since I don't need it for daily drives, she only comes out when I can enjoy it, which is not when it's raining, or God forbid, snowing. If I get caught in the rain, no problem.

pbeyer2010 · 06-06-2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samman11

I don't keep mine in the garage with a cover because I think it will become a collector's item----I do it because I simply want to keep it looking new. It's not a daily drive, and by keeping it covered and garaged keeps the convertible top and paint in top condition. Since I don't need it for daily drives, she only comes out when I can enjoy it, which is not when it's raining, or God forbid, snowing. If I get caught in the rain, no problem.

+1

I will never set out to drive in the rain but I'm not the guy pulling under an overpass when it does. In fact i kind of enjoy trying to do a little bit better of a job cleaning every time, its like a competition against myself. Mine is not a daily driver nor do i expect it to be worth $100,000 in 20 years. I am looking to keep it clean and as close to new for as long as i own it.

KJZ28 · 06-06-2016, 04:33 PM

I drive my car 365 days a year. Rain, snow, sun....but not ice, I tell my clients to reschedule. I clean my car either 2 times a month, or every 2 months depending how dirty it gets. Winter I do it every two weeks.

06-05-2016, 02:44 PM	#85
Camaro117 Drives: Yellow 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 274	silly question but why do people clean underneath the car after a rain shower? I understand snow/salt. But why rain? rusting? __________________

06-05-2016, 11:36 PM	#93
Jeff_SS "Cam Only" Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,773 View My Garage	Mikey Thompson drag radials in the rain. No problem. Attached Images __________________ 2013 AGM Camaro 2SS/RS M6 \| LSA Blower, 2.5" pulley, 10% lower, FIC1000's, Fore Innovations Twin Pump fuel system w/ Flex Fuel, CMS Custom Grind Cam, Kooks 1 7/8" headers w/ catless off-road pipes, NPP Exhaust, 3.91's, JLT ZL1 Intake, Prospeed Heat Exchanger, Monster S Series Triple Disc Clutch \| Pfadt Suspension, 1LE Sway Bars \| DSS 1000hp axles \| Mickey Thompson ET Street R 305/45/18 \| Tuned by Ryne @ CMS E85: 734rwhp/674rwtq

06-05-2016, 02:59 PM	#86
songsj Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Summit White Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MPLS Posts: 798	I don't so I'm not sure.

06-05-2016, 03:16 PM	#87
camaro2lt-15 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS SGM Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kettering Ohio 45420 Posts: 95	My dream was to own a Camaro one day and so when the option was there I went for it. I love driving my '15 RRM 2LT everyday it makes me happy. I used to drive a '13 Spark then traded for the Camaro sometimes I miss the little Spark but I love my Camaro so much

06-05-2016, 08:38 PM	#88
amz Factory Correct Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Richmond,Virginia Posts: 666	There are some who tell me that this car is waterproof , and can be driven in the rain. I am not so sure about that. I bought my 2011 new , and have never driven it in the rain.

06-05-2016, 08:39 PM	#89
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	Rain is when the fun starts Easy skids all day long in the rain

06-05-2016, 08:55 PM	#90
MPrento84 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 50 View My Garage	If you think the rain is fun, you have gotta try it in the snow! Sometimes on dry roads I feel that 426 hp isn't quite enough...never questioned that in the snow.

06-05-2016, 10:05 PM	#92
Ice Baby Drives: 2014 Silver Ice Metallic LT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Greenfield, Wisconsin Posts: 46	Was caught in a thunderstorm a few hours ago. Torrential rain. Wow, the wipers go really fast. Back in the garage, looked good with all of the rain droplets, but I decided to take advantage of nature's car wash to get the dirt off and then dry it off.

06-06-2016, 09:23 AM	#94
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	There were over 500,000 of these cars produced... so no garage queen for me. Even though it does receive a weekly wash and is garaged, I am the one making the payments here so I remind my car who's the boss! Now if it was a C7 z06 or something that'd be a different story...

06-06-2016, 10:36 AM	#95
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	About the only reason I don't drive in the rain or leave it out is to keep it clean. The pollen from the trees followed by a rain storm makes a real mess of my hard work. I have a truck I can drive on the crappy days. My car is not a DD my company truck is used for that. If it were a DD I would be less picky as it would be harder to keep clean all of the time anyways. Its funny I never garaged the Camaro for the first 3 years except in the winter when it was stored. Now that its older I take better care of it LOL. Not sure why that is...

06-06-2016, 04:33 PM	#98
KJZ28 Drives: 2018 Buick Regal TourX Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: North of NYC Posts: 546 View My Garage	I drive my car 365 days a year. Rain, snow, sun....but not ice, I tell my clients to reschedule. I clean my car either 2 times a month, or every 2 months depending how dirty it gets. Winter I do it every two weeks.