Danged Weather!

ParisTNDude · 02-07-2019, 09:22 PM

I've had my new to me 1le in the garage going on two weeks and put a whole 125 miles on it besides the trip home...why? Danged rain!

I installed my GM CAI and could only start the engine in the garage so, I have no idea on how it sounds, etc. Danged weather!

I also had my new tires installed and they are most definitely hazardous driving in the rain (had to test that coming back from the dealership). Danged rain.

We have "tail of the dragon" type roads within 20 miles of me, but I have no clue about how well the 1le likes them. Danged weather!

Not much relief in sight. Danged weather!

Corvette_Mike · 02-07-2019, 09:25 PM

I am ready for spring to get here.

T Rex · 02-07-2019, 10:38 PM

Danged weather!!!!

19Shadow1LE · 02-07-2019, 10:48 PM

I'm with you. Bought my 19 1LE at the end of October, and it has a whopping 304 miles on it...all thanks to never-ending cycle of -30F+Snow to 60F+rain. Oh and a crap-ton of salt.

CaptainRedHat · 02-07-2019, 10:49 PM

I feel your pain, brother. The weather is the only reason why I'm waiting to order my 2019 until next weekend. I figure 6-10 weeks for delivery, so that will put me sometime in April, when hopefully the weather is normal spring weather. I'm going to be bummed if I have to let her sit in the garage for weeks on end.

Smokin19 · 02-08-2019, 05:30 AM

Same here, bought my ZL1 in Oct and only have 350 mi on it. Waiting for spring is killing me.

Memphis SS · 02-08-2019, 06:06 AM

Not any better in the Memphis area

Shawnqa800720 · 02-08-2019, 06:11 AM

Someone on here said it best on another thread - it's not a Lamborghini - just drive it. I got my SS in mid January and already have 900 miles on it, and I live near Boston, MA. I threw snow tires on it (which incidentally helps me with the break in period, because it is hard to drive like a lunatic with snow tires). I am keeping it clean to the best of my ability, but enjoy the car and don't worry about it taking a little abuse.

dray · 02-08-2019, 06:24 AM

I park my bike in the winter and my SS becomes my winter vehicle (with winter tires). In some ways, the winter tires are more fun. When they loose grip, the slide is more predictable than with summer tires. My winter tires are great in the rain, too. They channel the water way better than the summer tires. I've hit standing water at pretty high speed with no drama.

ssmike · 02-08-2019, 06:55 AM

Try living in Buffalo! Talk about danged weather!

Tyl3r · 02-08-2019, 07:15 AM

I am a little confused as to why you can't drive a Camaro in the rain. Just go slow.

Hilltopper · 02-08-2019, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I've had my new to me 1le in the garage going on two weeks and put a whole 125 miles on it besides the trip home...why? Danged rain!

I installed my GM CAI and could only start the engine in the garage so, I have no idea on how it sounds, etc. Danged weather!

I also had my new tires installed and they are most definitely hazardous driving in the rain (had to test that coming back from the dealership). Danged rain.

We have "tail of the dragon" type roads within 20 miles of me, but I have no clue about how well the 1le likes them. Danged weather!

Not much relief in sight. Danged weather!

I'm right up the road from you, Brother!! I feel your pain!! I have only been able to put a few miles on my 1LE since I got it back from my build. Even worse than that, I have not been able to drive my new Z06 at all!! I am ready for some warmer, dry weather, for sure!!

Memphis SS · 02-08-2019, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnqa800720

Someone on here said it best on another thread - it's not a Lamborghini - just drive it. I got my SS in mid January and already have 900 miles on it, and I live near Boston, MA. I threw snow tires on it (which incidentally helps me with the break in period, because it is hard to drive like a lunatic with snow tires). I am keeping it clean to the best of my ability, but enjoy the car and don't worry about it taking a little abuse.

For some like me this is a weekend toy, I have a 2017 Z71 Colorado to drive everyday. While I know it's no Lamborghini I still like to keep it looking nice for cruz-ins and car show events. I think I can find enough days in the year that are nice to drive it and keep from having to do major cleaning or deal with road salt during bad weather.

Glad your enjoying yours no matter what the weather

Laststandard · 02-08-2019, 07:47 AM

I wish I just had to deal with rain.. the roads here are completely ice.

02-07-2019, 09:22 PM	#1
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	Danged Weather! I've had my new to me 1le in the garage going on two weeks and put a whole 125 miles on it besides the trip home...why? Danged rain! I installed my GM CAI and could only start the engine in the garage so, I have no idea on how it sounds, etc. Danged weather! I also had my new tires installed and they are most definitely hazardous driving in the rain (had to test that coming back from the dealership). Danged rain. We have "tail of the dragon" type roads within 20 miles of me, but I have no clue about how well the 1le likes them. Danged weather! Not much relief in sight. Danged weather! __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

02-07-2019, 10:49 PM	#5
CaptainRedHat Resident IT guy Drives: Silverado (Camaro SS coming soon) Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 52	I feel your pain, brother. The weather is the only reason why I'm waiting to order my 2019 until next weekend. I figure 6-10 weeks for delivery, so that will put me sometime in April, when hopefully the weather is normal spring weather. I'm going to be bummed if I have to let her sit in the garage for weeks on end. __________________ "Putting 30K in a Civic is like putting granite countertops and marble flooring in a mobile home." 2019 2SS Riverside Blue / MN6 / NPP / F55 Order WTMN7Q 1100 - 2/4/2019 - Order placed at dealer 3400 - 3/4/2019 - TPW 3/4/2019 4300 - 3/22/2019 - Built! 4200 - 3/26/2019 - Shipped!! 4800 - 4/2/2019 - Unloaded!!! 5000 - 4/3/2019 - Delivered!!!! 6000 - 4/5/2019 - She's home boys!!!!!

02-08-2019, 05:30 AM	#6
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,557	Same here, bought my ZL1 in Oct and only have 350 mi on it. Waiting for spring is killing me. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

02-08-2019, 06:06 AM	#7
Memphis SS Drives: 2017 SS A8 Hyper Blue/White Stripes Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN. Posts: 1,874	Not any better in the Memphis area __________________ *2017 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue* *2011 Camaro 2SS* *2004 Corvette CE SOLD* Last edited by Memphis SS; 02-08-2019 at 07:36 AM.

02-08-2019, 06:11 AM	#8
Shawnqa800720 Drives: 2018 1SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: MA Posts: 300	Someone on here said it best on another thread - it's not a Lamborghini - just drive it. I got my SS in mid January and already have 900 miles on it, and I live near Boston, MA. I threw snow tires on it (which incidentally helps me with the break in period, because it is hard to drive like a lunatic with snow tires). I am keeping it clean to the best of my ability, but enjoy the car and don't worry about it taking a little abuse. __________________ 2018 Red Hot 1SS, GM lowering kit & 1LE Sway bar kit, ZL1 1LE solid rear cradle bushings, BMR sway bar end links, GM CAI w/tune, Pray ported IM, Mamo ported TB, VS Forged VS07 rims 20x11 & 20x10 w/ Michelin PS4S

02-07-2019, 09:25 PM	#2
Corvette_Mike Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ca. Posts: 168	I am ready for spring to get here.

02-07-2019, 10:38 PM	#3
T Rex Drives: '17 Hyper Blue RS, NPP, 6MT Join Date: May 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 98	Danged weather!!!!

02-07-2019, 10:48 PM	#4
19Shadow1LE Drives: 2019 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Shadow Gray Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: OH Posts: 7	I'm with you. Bought my 19 1LE at the end of October, and it has a whopping 304 miles on it...all thanks to never-ending cycle of -30F+Snow to 60F+rain. Oh and a crap-ton of salt.

02-08-2019, 06:24 AM	#9
dray Drives: 2017 2SS A8 NGM, 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 189	I park my bike in the winter and my SS becomes my winter vehicle (with winter tires). In some ways, the winter tires are more fun. When they loose grip, the slide is more predictable than with summer tires. My winter tires are great in the rain, too. They channel the water way better than the summer tires. I've hit standing water at pretty high speed with no drama.

02-08-2019, 06:55 AM	#10
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	Try living in Buffalo! Talk about danged weather!

02-08-2019, 07:15 AM	#11
Tyl3r Drives: Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 282	I am a little confused as to why you can't drive a Camaro in the rain. Just go slow.

02-08-2019, 07:47 AM	#14
Laststandard Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 428	I wish I just had to deal with rain.. the roads here are completely ice. __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE (sold)

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