| Author | Message | ||
| Mike Charness (Mcharness)
Member Username: Mcharness Post Number: 544 Registered: 8-2002 |
Coming back from the FCA event in Atlanta this weekend, we went through a couple of areas on I-20 that were like driving through a car wash. It helped if the car in front of you had their flashers on -- much easier to see than regular taillights and brake lights. Like Tommy mentioned, not only was I extra careful about leaving plenty of distance to the car in front of me, I was concerned about someone behind me not being able to stop in time. Thankfully, each of the two "gully washer" storms only lasted about 10 minutes before becoming "normal" rain. I don't take the Ferrari out in the rain intentionally for just casual driving, but I don't avoid special events just because it's wet outside. After all, that's why we have treads on our tires! The only real problem has been a leaky targa top... | ||
| Dr Tommy Cosgrove (Vwalfa4re)
Intermediate Member Username: Vwalfa4re Post Number: 1150 Registered: 5-2001 |
I avoid rainy weather just because it's not much fun and (mainly) because I don't want someone sliding into me. I am more worried about that then I am of me sliding into them. | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1731 Registered: 6-2001 |
Driving a high performance car in the rain, at a high rate of speed, means you want to replace it with a forced sale to the insurance company when you total it, or 2. You've got no sense. Art | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 967 Registered: 10-2001 |
yep ..Poor Boano and 360 C   | ||
| Boudewijn Berkhoff (Boudewijn)
New member Username: Boudewijn Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2003 |
This also happened that rainy day at Spa.  | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 110 Registered: 2-2003 |
Thanks Mr. G Erik | ||
| TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi Post Number: 3705 Registered: 9-2001 |
it never rains in spa  | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1391 Registered: 10-2002 |
Eric Caption reads "Surtees/Amon 66" probably SPA. Best Jim | ||
| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 108 Registered: 2-2003 |
Great pic Mr. G thanks for sharing. BTW what race was that pic taken? Erik | ||
| James Glickenhaus (Napolis)
Intermediate Member Username: Napolis Post Number: 1388 Registered: 10-2002 |
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| Erik (Teenferrarifan)
Junior Member Username: Teenferrarifan Post Number: 93 Registered: 2-2003 |
On Sunday it appeared that the rain didn't bother anyone I even saw a 288gto and an Enzo. BTW it was at reading. Erik | ||
| Mitch Alsup (Mitch_alsup)
Member Username: Mitch_alsup Post Number: 658 Registered: 4-2002 |
When I go to the track, and it rains, I find that I learn that much faster. All the limits are lower, and this puts a real premium on smoothness and anticipation. Driving in the wet only increases the time it takes to get the car back into "show" condition. | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 923 Registered: 10-2001 |
Thanks Taek .. Thats what i did ! Drove from Paris under pouring rain in my Alfa to enjoy the Ferrari days @ Spa..It rained all day long on saturday but the show was just unbeliveable to miss.. Best ! | ||
| Taek-Ho Kwon (Stickanddice)
Member Username: Stickanddice Post Number: 428 Registered: 11-2002 |
Very nice Andrew! Wow! I would sit out in the rain for that! Cheers | ||
| Andrew Menasce (Amenasce)
Member Username: Amenasce Post Number: 921 Registered: 10-2001 |
Ferrari + Rain + Radillon @Spa = Scary Fun !        | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 744 Registered: 5-2001 |
Kristoffer, That appears to have nothing to do with the rain, wide tires or driving fast; and all about following too close to the car ahead. Been there, done that! :-) Dave | ||
| Kuzi (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 143 Registered: 3-2003 |
Interstate 5 from Portland to Seattle, wide open barely any traffic on early saturday morning..................short bursts to 100 and beyond................until the 360 replacement comes out! | ||
| Kristoffer Hansson (Maverick)
Junior Member Username: Maverick Post Number: 126 Registered: 3-2001 |
Talked to a guy that wrecked his 550 when driving fast in the rain. The car in front of him stood on the brakes and he had no chance to slow down. Driving fast on a slippery road with wide tires is a bad idea. | ||
| Drstranglove (Drstranglove)
Member Username: Drstranglove Post Number: 346 Registered: 4-2003 |
Heck, I drive mine in the rain, but not much. My 348 does not do very well at all above 60mph in the rain. DrS | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1647 Registered: 6-2001 |
100 mph on public roads in the rain? How long do you plan on keeping your car? Art | ||
| PeterS (Peters)
Member Username: Peters Post Number: 452 Registered: 1-2003 |
Drive my Fcar in the rain?...No way! With the amount of drivers that do not slow down in the rain, the accident rate sharply increases. I stay in my Explorer! | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
New member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 31 Registered: 4-2003 |
It wasn't pouring when the photo was taken, but it had been raining off and on all day and I did have my wipers on. Remember, I don't have a front plate on the car so I don't want to invite any unwanted attention from the authorities. | ||
| Dr. Shelbee (Shelbee)
Member Username: Shelbee Post Number: 297 Registered: 12-2002 |
My friend took this photo  | ||
| Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
Intermediate Member Username: 4re_gt4 Post Number: 1305 Registered: 4-2002 |
Kuzi: 100mph? Shame, shame. See my post about F-cars only getting you in trouble. Shame. Bad boy. | ||
| Steven J. Solomon (Solly)
Member Username: Solly Post Number: 469 Registered: 6-2001 |
Drove my 360 Challenge in the rain yesterday at Watkins Glen. Last lap, last day, I'm sort of daydreaming and don't realize all the surface oil is starting to come up and mix with the light rain on the track. Next thing I know I'm in a 360 degree spin, ended up pointed straight back where I was heading in the first place. Had no idea that those cars were so self-adjusting. Seriously- early light rain and tight turns don't mix especially with slicks. Watch for that rainbow colored sheen on the road. I do drive my street F-cars in the rain pretty routinely. | ||
| Kuzi (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 140 Registered: 3-2003 |
I drove my new F-car home 150 miles in a downpour!! Surprised me how stable she was even in standing water...........at over 100mph! David, nice weather we're having, yeah? | ||
| david handa (Davehanda)
Member Username: Davehanda Post Number: 734 Registered: 5-2001 |
I drove my 308 GTS in the rain all the time, and now drive my 328 GTS in the rain as well. It is raining this evening (hail too!), and I think I will drive it out to dinner tonight! They don't melt.... AND, it will get a nice wash tomorrow... | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1630 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nothing wrong with driving in the rain, just dry it off afterwards. Art | ||
| arthur chambers (Art355)
Intermediate Member Username: Art355 Post Number: 1629 Registered: 6-2001 |
Nothing wrong with driving in the rain. Dry it off afterwards. Art | ||
| Omar (Auraraptor)
Member Username: Auraraptor Post Number: 565 Registered: 9-2002 |
It was raining today....I still took her out as well, I dont get to drive her much the way it is. I just made sure to keep a layer of wax on before and wipe her down after the drive. Its all good. | ||
| Kristoffer Hansson (Maverick)
Junior Member Username: Maverick Post Number: 124 Registered: 3-2001 |
Aaron - Lights on I understand. But are the cops harsh when running with only the fog-lights? Law to use wipers is a bit funny. Augustine - I love the color on your 328. Its soo nice! | ||
| Aaron Williams (Aawil)
Junior Member Username: Aawil Post Number: 182 Registered: 8-2002 |
Kris, wipers on, lights on is the law here now.Not that it was pouring when he took that pic. Augustine, to bad you couldn't make it to AC in time. I'm really starting to appreciate that fantastically unique color you have. | ||
| Kuzi (Kzma)
Junior Member Username: Kzma Post Number: 139 Registered: 3-2003 |
Same here in the Northwest.........As I type and look out the window its raining now!!! What else is new. But forecast for sunday is partly cloudy..........Spyder time! | ||
| Kristoffer Hansson (Maverick)
Junior Member Username: Maverick Post Number: 123 Registered: 3-2001 |
They are meant to be driven. Just drive it when you feel for it. Maybe its a bad idea if its snowing. But only maybe Augustine - do you always drive with the flip-lights up? | ||
| rob ferretti (Robiferretti)
Junior Member Username: Robiferretti Post Number: 225 Registered: 4-2002 |
its been sunny in the real NJ (bergen county) | ||
| Augustine J. Staino (Azzuro328)
New member Username: Azzuro328 Post Number: 30 Registered: 4-2003 |
I live in New Jersey so if I didn't drive my F-car in the rain, I wouldn't get to drive it at all.  |