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Ever drive your S in the rain?

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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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I've driven my S from Sacramento to Los Angeles (~400 mi.) in the rain. It was one of those days where it was raining and windy (very hard at times) throughout California!
My rear tires were pretty worn out too! That was the worst weather condition my S has been in!
Gets scary when you start to feel your rear alittle loose going about 70mph!
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by medicalstudent
[B]With the top down, I noticed rain would get into the S pretty easily no matter what speeds I'm travelling at.
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 03:17 PM
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And get it wet. Are you crazy?
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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you shouldn't get your better toys wet unless you have absolutely no choice.
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 04:07 PM
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When I first bought my car it was my daily. And I had to drive it everyday regardless of weather. Just before the winter I bought a beater for the snow, and since my career change now gets me quite dirty taking the S to work is out of the question. Now she waits passiontely at home tucked in under her sheet for sunny weekends and warm summer nights.
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 04:17 PM
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Come on, get real!!!!!

It is only a car, and only a Honda at that !!!!!!!

They are designed to withstand the wet, that's what they put a roof on it for !!!!

Mine is a daily driver, so she goes out rain or shine.... though in the snow I will generally let a taxi driver take the risks
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Old Jun 3, 2002 | 04:22 PM
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my S also serves me as a daily driver so it has seen all sorts of weather. however, when it is raining or snowing and i can get another car to drive i gladly keep my baby garaged.

-steve
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 04:10 AM
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Mine is a "Garage Queen".
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 04:28 AM
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Originally posted by HI REVN


With the top down, I would imagine a whole bunch of rain would get into the cabin...
As long as you're moving at 45 to 50 mph you shouldn't get wet unless the wind is blowing hard from the side. I have had a little problem with the inside of the windshield getting damp in the S2000. I've driven Corvettes, Spitfires, Midget,s, B's, TR-7's, Miata's, and a bunch of other small drop tops topless in the rain without getting the inside of the car or myself wet.

The car is made to be driven top down, give it a try.
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Old Jun 4, 2002 | 05:04 AM
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Believe it or not, I've never driven in the rain during my first 53k miles. Let's see how my luck goes for the next 53k miles.

Mine is a daily driver and I can't understand how would choose not to drive their S2000. It's pure craziness only driving it during optimum conditions and not being able to get your cup of VTEC in the morning. Yes, I'm an addict.
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