I drive it in all weather.

the only weather that would concern me would be hail or a tornado/hurricane

the car blows up in rain.

snow is definitely a nogo. but considering I live in LA...lol

What do you get out of driving in the rain if you don't have to? To me it's not nearly as fun because I have to be extra cautious, I can't drive it as hard as I'd want to, etc. This is all assuming it's not a DD of course.

Not being confrontational, I just always see someone in forums that is surprised some people don't like driving in the rain and I don't really get it.

Dusty weahter over here so I'm driving the 4x4 instead.

Not to speak for Toxik, but Im sure everybody prefers driving in dry conditions rather than rain. Rain just isnt enough to deter me from driving the Z specifically somewhere.

It's not about prefering dry conditions so much as being surprised that others would prefer not to drive in the rain.
Driving to a store or running errands, non sporty driving, I can see that. But if I'm in my Z (it's my other car), I'm on twisty backroads usually, so I'd just rather wait til dry conditions. I had that philosophy for when I rode motorcycles too.

Sorry.... but for me, I don't drive it in non-sunny weather for detailing reasons and just because:tiphat:. I'm OCD, and I've kept ALL my toy cars in the past that way. Never ever ever ever seen a drop of rain, snow, mist, etc whatever it is. It's just a personal preference thing. My dd's take care of all other weather.

My toy cars look just like they were off the showroom floor (or delivery truck) at the end of my use for them.... 7 to 12 years later.

Yeah makes a lot of sense. If I had a second car for a DD then Id prefer to keep the Z dry and clean.

My Z is actually my third car. With the lowering and aero pieces I put on snow is not possible and due to detailing rain is not a good choice unless it is returning from a show or unexpected. I feel that verts should be top down whenever outside the garage. If it is just cold out N/P the heater and heated seats work just fine but here in NY the roads have salt and sand on them in the winter and that crap sux, so most winter driving is out. But just to show I do drive it when possible my avatar pic was taken this winter when it was nice out.

I live in Miami so I dont have to worry about snow, just heavy rain during the summer since alot of roads dont drain well here locally. Not so much something that keeps me off the road but I just have to be mindfull when I see a puddle.

Thanks for the advice. I'm talking about 200-250 lbs. over the rear wheels. Can I get that kind of weight from moving the battery and changing the suspension?

I use a company vehicle in the winter months so the Z does not see salt or snow. In the warmer months such as 40deg+ and saltless roads she is out and I enjoy every minute of it. I could care less about the car seeing any rain. I installed my Swifts and it was so nice to have non corroded nasty bolts to deal with.

Not sunny, not driven. Chance of rain keeps it in the garage.

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I drive the Z unless doing so is impossible (ie snow in GA)

Not exactly weather, but I don't take my Z out on drinking holidays like Cinco de Mayo, St. Patrick's Day or the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving.
I figure some drunk a-hole will hit me or the car will look to tasty to the po-po and attract unwanted attention. I go with the 12 year old Ranger pickup on those days.

My DD so everything except snow. Probably will be stored for the winter, might get a beater for next winter or car pool with the wife

Its not as fun to drive in the rain though...feel like I can't drive it like I want to