Whose the dumba$$, me or the weather man

big daddy · 07-20-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 37zeroZ

Moving to Cali would be a downgrade. Why do you think many from Cali are moving out and into states like Texas. Hope those who move to Texas leave their views behind.

less TAXES!

jdsto · 07-21-2014, 11:48 AM

Haven't you noticed that the weather man always says its some percentage chance of rain, 10%, 50%,90% whatever. My favourite is the 50% which really means they have no clue. But as long as they give a chance of some percentage they get to claim that their forcast is accurate. It rains they say look we predicted it would rain, It dosen't rain they say look we said it wasn't a 100% chance to rain so we are acurate in our prediction.

Best way to predict the weather, stick your head outside. If it gets wet it's either raining or you left the sprikler runing.

onzedge · 07-09-2015, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jdsto

Haven't you noticed that the weather man always says its some percentage chance of rain, 10%, 50%,90% whatever. My favourite is the 50% which really means they have no clue. But as long as they give a chance of some percentage they get to claim that their forcast is accurate. It rains they say look we predicted it would rain, It dosen't rain they say look we said it wasn't a 100% chance to rain so we are acurate in our prediction.

Best way to predict the weather, stick your head outside. If it gets wet it's either raining or you left the sprikler runing.

POS VETT · 07-09-2015, 06:38 AM

Weather is being, well, weather. Even with tools like very powerful computers, complex algorithms, radars and satellites, IMHO weather prediction is still an art. You can predict weather with approximately the same accuracy as trained and educated meteorologists equipped with the latest equipment when it comes to a period of 24-48 hour ahead.

Regarding the status of car cleanliness. If your car is outdoor most of the time (a daily driver or is parked outdoor), there is no use to keep it clean in this weather pattern unless you live in an area currently having a drought. The ugly grime coating may act as a paint protection anyway (tree saps and animal droppings may need semi-immediate attention) and, with every washing, there is a chance of introducing new scratches. So, I say, in most cases, leave it alone. The only things needed periodic cleaning are the wheels to keep brake dust deposit from turning permanent; the cleaning period could be quite long depending on the type of brake pads. Add exhaust tips if soot deposit accumulated fast.

Relax

onzedge · 07-09-2015, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by POS VETT

Weather is being, well, weather. Even with tools like very powerful computers, complex algorithms, radars and satellites, IMHO weather prediction is still an art. You can predict weather with approximately the same accuracy as trained and educated meteorologists equipped with the latest equipment when it comes to a period of 24-48 hour ahead.

Regarding the status of car cleanliness. If your car is outdoor most of the time (a daily driver or is parked outdoor), there is no use to keep it clean in this weather pattern unless you live in an area currently having a drought. The ugly grime coating may act as a paint protection anyway (tree saps and animal droppings may need semi-immediate attention) and, with every washing, there is a chance of introducing new scratches. So, I say, in most cases, leave it alone. The only things needed periodic cleaning are the wheels to keep brake dust deposit from turning permanent; the cleaning period could be quite long depending on the type of brake pads. Add exhaust tips if soot deposit accumulated fast.

Relax

kenchan · 07-09-2015, 08:41 AM

with the weatherbug app, i can predict up to about 8hrs reading radar and barometer patterns, wind direction, cloud formation, wats on sale at homedepot, etc.

up to 4hrs i can be fairly accurate.

onzedge · 07-09-2015, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

with the weatherbug app, i can predict up to about 8hrs reading radar and barometer patterns, wind direction, cloud formation, wats on sale at homedepot, etc.

up to 4hrs i can be fairly accurate.

kenchan · 07-09-2015, 09:01 AM

vtec to vvel · 07-09-2015, 08:10 PM

OP, i love that video from your avatar

benji · 07-10-2015, 09:52 AM

there is no rhyme or reason to it. same thing happens to me. if i get a light sprinkle the black cherry is done

. ill spend 4 hours washing / buffing / waxing sealing at the start of a "dry week" and will have rain the next day. it has rained 20 out of the past 30 days here in mid missouri, i have put like 200 miles on it in a month :/

onzedge · 12-19-2015, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by benji

there is no rhyme or reason to it. same thing happens to me. if i get a light sprinkle the black cherry is done

. ill spend 4 hours washing / buffing / waxing sealing at the start of a "dry week" and will have rain the next day. it has rained 20 out of the past 30 days here in mid missouri, i have put like 200 miles on it in a month :/

HEK · 12-22-2015, 09:00 PM

I do listen to the weatherman, but like I say listen and don't think they're accurate. I put many coats of wax and polish the car frequently as well as apply a few coats of Rain X on the windows and don't really care even if it snows. I do garage the Z and I think that is the answer to having a great finish since the rain wont dry and leave those nasty h2o spots (also having a leaf blower helps). Looking forward to my 1st snow storm so I can have fun here in NE, but they are talking 70 deg. on X Mass...go figure

onzedge · 01-07-2016, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by HEK

I do listen to the weatherman, but like I say listen and don't think they're accurate. I put many coats of wax and polish the car frequently as well as apply a few coats of Rain X on the windows and don't really care even if it snows. I do garage the Z and I think that is the answer to having a great finish since the rain wont dry and leave those nasty h2o spots (also having a leaf blower helps). Looking forward to my 1st snow storm so I can have fun here in NE, but they are talking 70 deg. on X Mass...go figure

07-09-2015, 08:10 PM	#54 (permalink)
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07-10-2015, 09:52 AM	#55 (permalink)
benji Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Columbia missouri Posts: 97 Drives: 2010 370z sport 6mt Rep Power: 10	there is no rhyme or reason to it. same thing happens to me. if i get a light sprinkle the black cherry is done . ill spend 4 hours washing / buffing / waxing sealing at the start of a "dry week" and will have rain the next day. it has rained 20 out of the past 30 days here in mid missouri, i have put like 200 miles on it in a month :/ __________________ Stillen G3 CAI - Alpine type r 12 inch - Alpine type r door/tweet/rear speakers - alpine 1100w mono amp - alpine 400w 4 ch. amp. - 20% tint all around - AAM short tails burnt tip -

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07-21-2014, 11:48 AM	#47 (permalink)
jdsto Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 250 Drives: Honda VFR800F 2015 Rep Power: 17	Haven't you noticed that the weather man always says its some percentage chance of rain, 10%, 50%,90% whatever. My favourite is the 50% which really means they have no clue. But as long as they give a chance of some percentage they get to claim that their forcast is accurate. It rains they say look we predicted it would rain, It dosen't rain they say look we said it wasn't a 100% chance to rain so we are acurate in our prediction. Best way to predict the weather, stick your head outside. If it gets wet it's either raining or you left the sprikler runing.

07-09-2015, 06:38 AM	#49 (permalink)
POS VETT Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 612 Drives: Z34\|C4LT4\|C6Z06\|V25 Rep Power: 3366	Weather is being, well, weather. Even with tools like very powerful computers, complex algorithms, radars and satellites, IMHO weather prediction is still an art. You can predict weather with approximately the same accuracy as trained and educated meteorologists equipped with the latest equipment when it comes to a period of 24-48 hour ahead. Regarding the status of car cleanliness. If your car is outdoor most of the time (a daily driver or is parked outdoor), there is no use to keep it clean in this weather pattern unless you live in an area currently having a drought. The ugly grime coating may act as a paint protection anyway (tree saps and animal droppings may need semi-immediate attention) and, with every washing, there is a chance of introducing new scratches. So, I say, in most cases, leave it alone. The only things needed periodic cleaning are the wheels to keep brake dust deposit from turning permanent; the cleaning period could be quite long depending on the type of brake pads. Add exhaust tips if soot deposit accumulated fast. Relax

07-09-2015, 08:41 AM	#51 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	with the weatherbug app, i can predict up to about 8hrs reading radar and barometer patterns, wind direction, cloud formation, wats on sale at homedepot, etc. up to 4hrs i can be fairly accurate.

07-09-2015, 09:01 AM	#53 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520

12-22-2015, 09:00 PM	#57 (permalink)
HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 65 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 659	I do listen to the weatherman, but like I say listen and don't think they're accurate. I put many coats of wax and polish the car frequently as well as apply a few coats of Rain X on the windows and don't really care even if it snows. I do garage the Z and I think that is the answer to having a great finish since the rain wont dry and leave those nasty h2o spots (also having a leaf blower helps). Looking forward to my 1st snow storm so I can have fun here in NE, but they are talking 70 deg. on X Mass...go figure