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  1. ttforcefed

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    #1 ttforcefed, Jun 30, 2004
    i want to take my 355 to the hamptons this weekend but the house out there doesnt have a garage and it may rain. Should i cover it or is it not a big deal if some rain gets in to the engine area?
     
  2. Merdav

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    #2 Merdav, Jun 30, 2004
    I'm actually taking my car out to the Hamptons this weekend too! I did pick up a new cover for it last week, but if I hadn't I wouldn't be concerned anyway. Years ago I had my 328 out there every weekend and never had a problem. They do have windshield wipers so someone at Ferrari expected them to get wet ocassionally :).
     
  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Jun 30, 2004
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  4. Ken

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    #4 Ken, Jun 30, 2004
    It's not a sugar cube.

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  5. tonyh

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    #5 tonyh, Jun 30, 2004
    This can't be a serious question?
     
  6. Tomf-1

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    #6 Tomf-1, Jun 30, 2004
    LOL.....
     
  7. Kds

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    #7 Kds, Jun 30, 2004
    Do you have any idea how many days your car spent outside at the factory......in transit in Europe......at port.....in transit.....at the dealer.....etc.....etc.....?

    Don't worry......it's no problem.
     
  8. Giovanni_P

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    #8 Giovanni_P, Jun 30, 2004
    And it will probably show up on Ebay with a minimum bid of $30k...
     
  9. steve f

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    #9 steve f, Jun 30, 2004
    what a tosser over here in england our cars are painted and have windscreen wipers fitted dont you get waterproof ferraris in the usa i have driven mine from scotland to england 230miles in the snow at the begining of this year
     
  10. Napolis

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    #10 Napolis, Jun 30, 2004
    Steve
    First off there has never been a day in the UK without rain. Second real men drive top down frogeye sprites in the snow not cars with tops. (Hoods?)
    Best
     
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  11. ttforcefed

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    #11 ttforcefed, Jun 30, 2004
    fair enough...there is my stupid question for the year...

    although, with my luck its always better to ask first!
     
  12. Merdav

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    #12 Merdav, Jun 30, 2004
    Wow Ricky I thought it was a pretty good question, those wet English guys really tore you up!
     
  13. Ricambi America

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    #13 Ricambi America, Jun 30, 2004
    Seriously... you could just toss a blue plastic tarp over the engine louvers if you're concerned. I did that (to everyone's horror) at a recent FCA event. Then again, my car leaks like a German u-boat.

    -Daniel
     
  14. TomSilver

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    #14 TomSilver, Jun 30, 2004
    A little bit off-topic, but what are "the hamptons" ?
     
  15. ttforcefed

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    #15 ttforcefed, Jun 30, 2004
    hahaha...its ok...like i said i;d rather ask what is perceived as a stupid question than suffer the consequences later...

    the hamptons are on the east end of long island...

    we are in westhampton beach, how about u guys?
     
  16. ronsupercar

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    #16 ronsupercar, Jun 30, 2004
    Rick,
    The BIGGEST problem with leaving the car out in the rain is having to detail it all over again..

    She'll be fine..

    Ron
     
  17. ttforcefed

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    #17 ttforcefed, Jun 30, 2004
    ron, i thought about that too....wish i had the same detailing drive i had when i was 18!
    :)
     
  18. pchop

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    #18 pchop, Jun 30, 2004
    Ricky, long time no talk...I see you're back in the States. You should try to do a few runs with us in the TriState gang. I think over 10 Ferrari from F-Chat will in the Hamptons this weekend.
     
  19. Ferrari0324

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    #19 Ferrari0324, Jun 30, 2004
    I'd hate to say this. But a Ferrari still... I can't believe i'm gonna say this... it still is a car. Paint is applied just like lower class cars, and if I can leave my civic out in the rain, I have a feeling leaving a Ferrari out isn't much different. Ever drive in the rain, wash your car? A little rain in the engine bay won't kill you.
     
  20. ttforcefed

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    #20 ttforcefed, Jun 30, 2004
    actually no i have never driven my car in the rain...first time for everything

    hey john, i get back tomorrow night and will be leaving for the hamptons on fri night sometime....is everyone driving out together? i'd be up for that
     
  21. Bernardo308

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    #21 Bernardo308, Jun 30, 2004
    Maybe not such a stupid question...I just bought a 308, and like my previous cars, I plan on driving it every day, but as soon as it saw rain, the headlights started going crazy!! Now the car needs to get the system checked... I was also told that water can get in the plugs if the car sits in heavy rain for long. Then again, my car is from 1979 while a 355 is much newer...they get other problems that require engine removal :)
     
  22. Merdav

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    #22 Merdav, Jun 30, 2004
    Ricky take a look
    http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22729
     
  23. atheyg

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    #23 atheyg, Jun 30, 2004
    Don't do it, the car will never be the same.

    It's a well known fact driving a Ferrari in the rain reduces the value by 20% because you can't say "never been in the rain."

    Also serious rust and frame rot will start immediatley with the weak Italian steel used. Dinos are known for their rust issues.
     
  24. ttforcefed

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    #24 ttforcefed, Jun 30, 2004
    michael, given that ill only be home (in NY) for 2 weeks and in the hamptons for one weekend its tough for me to commit to coming to the party since we are having a bunch of family and friends over our house....but maybe we can play it by ear and meet up on sunday.
     
  25. darth550

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    #25 darth550, Jun 30, 2004
    Not only that, but those who have been there may remember the rain booth. They put the car in there and drop 10,000 gallons of water on it (simulating rain, to make sure the owner doesn't get a leaking car) as part of the last build stage.

    DL
     
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