miegru
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 12:41 PM |
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Driving in the rain
Was driving on the highway today an got caught in some heavy rain.
Somehow a soaking wet highway and a seven scare me. Driving slowly on the slow lane I worry for aquaplanning because of the worn tarmac. Driving on
the fast lane all trucks on the left lane seem to spray me directly in the face. Visibility is low due to the low seating and the minimum speed to
feel safe from traffic coming from behind is much higher than I feel comfortable to drive in in these conditions.
Result; I take the nearest tankstation / exit and wait for the rain to stop or take a backroad.
Any other tips? What are you all doing when caught in heavy rain?
Rgrds,
Mies.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 12:47 PM |
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are you sure you don't want a Corsa...
cheeky I know but you sound like you need practice in the wet.
[Edited on 9/3/07 by Mr Whippy]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 12:51 PM |
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I know what you mean mate
It's a bit scary and visibility goes right down. Having a screen makes it worse as there is just as much water on the inside as on the
outside.
I think you have the answer already
Of course you could always fit full weather gear....
Cheers
mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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mookaloid
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 12:52 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
are you sure you don't want a Corsa...
cheeky I know but you sound like you need practice in the wet.
Practice doesn't really help if can't see anything......
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 12:56 PM |
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Cant you just learn to 'use the force'? 
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:07 PM |
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Use water repellent on the glass, faster you go clearer it gets
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mookaloid
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:11 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Use water repellent on the glass, faster you go clearer it gets
Have you ever driven a seven in heavy rain on a motorway?
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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procomp
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:28 PM |
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Hi spare a thought for the lads racing in the wet/snow on yoko 048 tyres at speeds approaching 130 mph.
The thing that scares you after the race is that you realise that with the adrrenelin flowing through the vaines you are still trying to go quicker
and get past the guy in front  .
cheers matt
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iscmatt
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:31 PM |
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i haven't as i am yet to pass sva or finish building anyway what about the sevens without windscreens! how about pull over and put on all
possible lights (hazards fog tail brakes main beam!) sit hope wait and pray the rain goes and nothing hits you! possibly not a good option, get off
the motorway and get undercover has got to be the best option. Or dont drive in the first place without checking a weather forcast!
[Edited on 9/3/07 by iscmatt]
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:31 PM |
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Its not good!
My scaryest moments have been in the rain , I have a screen and wipers + hood but the moisture inside is very bad and I cant wipe the screen easily
with my harness on.
Got caught on the motorway in a downpour , the rain + lorry spray gives zero visibility , wanted to stop on the hard shoulder but could not risk being
hit from behind so , followed back lights , really scary .
The answer is try not to get caught...
[Edited on 9/3/07 by Surrey Dave]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:36 PM |
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Have you ever driven a seven in heavy rain on a motorway?
No but I have done so in my JBA Falcon (very similar layout) in torrential rain with the hood down and no side screens. Not particularly pleasant but
I don't mind. Have three wipers in that and a good demister kept it at 80 without bother all the way down to Edinburgh. Then again I drive with
the hood down in the snow and my buggy with no weather gear at all, in the rain but that’s just me…
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:41 PM |
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 01:50 PM |
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oh having a think about the falcon, what I do have is a stainless metal lip that runs along the top of the windscreen. This is actually how the
Falcons hood attaches to the windscreen and it is sealed to the frame.
In the rain this stops the water from coming over the top and channels it to the edge much like a gutter. It makes a huge difference to keeping the
inside of the glass dry enough for the demist to cope.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 02:07 PM |
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I've driven in heavy rain, along Suffolk's finest 'B' roads. I have no screen, but was wearing full waterproofs and a bike
helmet. After a mile or so I wasn't bothered by the rain (I'd ridden a motorbike in heavy downpours many times before) as I'd
reconciled myself to being wet.
The car was lively, but OK as long as I kept a light foot on the accelerator - apart from when I was playing silly beggars on an empty bit of road! (I
wanted to see how hard it was to make it break away - not hard at all... )
David
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Jon Ison
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 02:22 PM |
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I find driving in the rain better than been stuck in traffic in the rain, whilst on the move its not too bad, been caught on the M1 in a thunderstorm
then in standing traffic wasn't fun, its like sitting in a bath with three showers on, fully clothed, oh and the people in tintops like too have
a good larf at your predicament too.........
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 02:41 PM |
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Their just jealous!
Give them the one finger salute
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SeaBass
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 03:04 PM |
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Rain... Pah. What Rain??
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mookaloid
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 03:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Have you ever driven a seven in heavy rain on a motorway?
No but I have done so in my JBA Falcon (very similar layout) in torrential rain with the hood down and no side screens. Not particularly pleasant but
I don't mind. Have three wipers in that and a good demister kept it at 80 without bother all the way down to Edinburgh. Then again I drive with
the hood down in the snow and my buggy with no weather gear at all, in the rain but that’s just me…
The JBA Falcon seems to have nice wings which stop the front wheels spraying gallons of water in your face - not the same at all
 
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"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 03:30 PM |
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true I forgot about the wings, I love that picture above. Then again your really asking to get soaked with cycle wings...
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BenB
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 04:02 PM |
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Drove a Fury (full weather gear) up the motorway with some gusto during a tour of Ireland, unfortunately the indicators had broken (water in the
wiring) so I had to have both windows down for handsignals!!! Lots of spray entered the vehicle (at least misting wasn't a problem).
Also hit a great big patch of standing water whilst backing off the throttle whilst simultaneously turning in after an overtaking manoeuver...
Exciting to say the least (20-30 degree sideways slide @ 70ish mph....
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MkIndy7
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 05:51 PM |
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Yeh the Aero screens are a nightmare in the Rain...
I got caught out on the way back from Scotland coming down the A1 last year.
There were dead flies turning to mush on the Screen making it impossible to see through, fortunately I had my helmet on so I had to either push myself
up in the seat so I could see clear over the screen or look out of the side of the car.
Although at a magical 80mph all the mushed flies were forced off of the aero screen and the rain seemed to have less of an effect!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 9/3/07 at 07:11 PM |
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Find it worse at 20- 30mph in town , going round corners you get a face full of spray. At least at speed you dont normally turn the steering so far
that the back end of the front wheels is aimed at your face. Rain X is good for keeping both sides of the screen clear .
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