Why not drive your P-car in the rain?

[kramer747]

So funny - me and my dad drive our newer Porsches in the rain! lol Give me a break

[911_Dude]

Ive got 4 cars, two of which are P cars. I dont drive the Porsches in the rain for a few reasons: I like my Porsches really clean, I plan on keeping the two Porsches I have and I absolutely hate rust, and with a comfy Bimmer DD I just dont have to.

[WIL84911]

Sometimes I have to or want to..


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[pors1968]

used to whith 68 swb targa whith 3.0 ....fun .

[911_Dude]

Originally Posted by WIL84911

Sometimes I have to or want to..


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OMG! You showed your license plate!!

Just kidding. I never understood why people fuzz them out on the interwebz, when everyone can see the plate while your out driving.

Sometimes I have to or want to..





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Exactly. I'm helpless!

Terry

[dw1]

I think my '87 3.2 runs great in the rain, but I have high-performance all-season tires (Conti Extreme Contact DWS) on it this time of year and I rarely drive it above 7/10ths or so.

I don't drive it all that much in the rain because it is black. A nice shiny black. Getting the dried waterspots off is a major PITA, no matter what kind of "water-repelling" wax I use and how much I try to dry it after driving it in the rain.

[sobamaflyer]

Fix this once....you don't really feel like starting it back up again. And I have an air-conditioned option that I don't hold nearly as dear....

[Jrboulder]

The only time my porsche stays home is on the warm and sunny days. No sense in baking in the sun with no AC and a black interior. I have a jetta for that.

Dirt roads, rain, snow the porsche does it all. It gets a nice bath when it gets home if it needs it and that's that.

[sundevil64]

Originally Posted by fanaudical

Timely thread: I'm pulling both of my rust-laden fenders off my '75 Targa to replace with later-model galvanized fenders. Many surprises underneath...



Near as I can tell, this is a life-long PNW car (Portland/Seattle area) with all heavy undercoating as well. There are big chunks that just pull off to reveal rust underneath.

I just replaced that section on my 71 as well as grafted in the fender support portion that was missing. Good times.

[Mighty2.0]

My experience in rain:
Last month I drove my recently-acquired 993 C-2 home from a road trip to Virginia in a rain/sleet/snow mix with its summer tires. Stayed on 2 lane roads for most of the trip, i.e. VA Route 45. Broke the rear tires loose several times, and my wipers (which hadn't seen any rain before) were chattering and making a horrible racket. I had used RainX on the glass too.

It was almost impossible to find the right defroster setting to keep the glass from fogging up, without making the interior uncomfortably hot.

It was a weekday, so traffic was reasonably light. I never felt unsafe at any time, but I was very glad to get home in one piece. I was shocked to see how much road grime accumulated on the rear quarters and even on the roof. So the very next day I gave her a thorough wash & dry.

It was a memorable trip through horrible weather, but not one that I would want to repeat any time soon.

[jwasbury]

I don't like driving my 930 in the rain, but it happens a couple times a year. Usually right after I clean it really well. One time I got caught in a snowstorm. I had just gotten the car back from a transmission rebuild and wanted to try it out. If I chose not to drive it everytime there was a 30-40% chance of precip, I'd miss a lot of good driving.

I'll also point out that having functional A/C does wonders for defogging the windows.

[dicklague]

What a great thread. I bought my 1973 911 to drive it.

It is rust free, after restoration. .... I don't worry about rain. We don't have a lot, but I drive the car.

I read a story in a local P car magazine how a tour got caught in the rain and they had to run home for a full detail.

[lpsalsaman]

Well I don't have a problem driving in the rain or snow with my 85 Targa, but here in Maryland especially in the DC, VA, MD area there are some crazy drivers! The thing is that their driving is bad on good weather and it gets worst as the weather gets bad, with accidents galore. So do I mind driving on rain/snow not really, do I mind driving when its raining or snowing around here, yes I do!

[wholberg]

With 55+ inches of rain a year in NC, I end up driving in the rain a lot. If I know that we are going to get several inches in a day, I don't drive the car because I don't like it just sitting in the rain all day at work. I've never had a problem driving in the rain. I buy good all-weather tires (sumitomos on the car right now) and I drive responsibly.

[combatic]

These cars will not disintegrate if they get wet. The last time I checked, Porsches (and all sports/race cars) are raced in all conditions and on all types of surfaces Fix your leaks and go enjoy your cars as intended!

I am of the variety who goes on drives (not just commutes) in all weather. Being from the PNW you don't get much of choice. Plus it is challenging...you have to change your driving style, braking zones etc. I find there is great joy in adding patina and experiences through automotive travel and I find it sad that there are some ridiculously shiny machines and people shackled by perfect paint and chrome.

All of these 'old' cars can be found scampering through hill and dale year round

[wayner]

This

Originally Posted by combatic

fix your leaks and go enjoy your cars as intended!

[healeykit]

Get dirty

[Autoban]

I love to drive my '86 in the rain. Not having slip control, ABS and other electronic help is a nice challenge vs. driving my other cars. Even the windshield wipers moving the opposite way is fun when driving the car. I find it very solid at highway speeds as long as you have good tires.


Juergen

[matt gineo]

It's just personal preference, it's your car so do as you please. I simply want to keep mine rust free for as long as possible. I have spent a good chunk of change getting my 76 Targa where it is today and I plan to keep it until I can no longer drive a car. Why drive it in the rain when I can drive my daily driver in the rain. I don't panic if I get caught in the rain while driving but I'd rather keep her dry if at all possible.