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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:12 AM
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Thumbs up Driving the Dragon in the Rain
Of course we all love a nice dry road, traffic free, perfect weather for top down, but does anyone else appreciate a buttoned up, rainy Dragon run?

One of my all time favorite runs was an early morning solo run in the rain - no traffic, not much traction, but it was a great drive - I had the whole road to myself. Anyone else?
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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I can't really say I've _enjoyed_ the Dragon...wet... But ANY day on the Dragon beats pretty much everything else.

The fear/risk of sliding uncontrollably off the side of the mountain pretty much keeps me from lovin' it.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Raul, Nate and I ran the dragon wet at WTD this year... No, I can't say that I particularly enjoyed it.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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It does give you the chance to see how you do in controlling the car tho....

But, I'd much prefer a dry dragon!
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodrive2000,Aug 11 2009, 03:04 AM
It does give you the chance to see how you do in controlling the car tho....
I'll keep that sort of practice on the racetrack/autocross course.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by S2krazy2,Aug 11 2009, 10:33 AM
I'll keep that sort of practice on the racetrack/autocross course.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by batguano,Aug 11 2009, 11:01 AM
I agree even more!

But, I'd even pass on doing the track or autocross in the rain.....
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Nope, not for me. The pucker factor becomes quite a distraction.
Wet 02's give next to no warning before release and there's no room for recovery on the Dragon. So you go slow, with the top up.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravenwerk,Aug 11 2009, 05:42 PM
Nope, not for me. The pucker factor becomes quite a distraction.
Wet 02's give next to no warning before release and there's no room for recovery on the Dragon. So you go slow, with the top up.
OMG!! ROBIN!!!

Haven't heard/seen you in awhile. Hope all is well!
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