Who braves the weather for stonleigh?
leon51274 - 27/4/15 at 11:40 AM
I'm planning on making the trip to stonleigh from Harrogate in my car however I don't have any wet weather gear or windscreen to keep dry if
it chucks it down. So how many people brave the weather on longer trips? I've not driven while its persisting it down but can't imagine its
all that pleasant, or am I being a wuss?
40inches - 27/4/15 at 12:34 PM
The first trip I did in a kit car, without a screen, was to Whitby from Chesterfield, it threw it down all the way there, and a week later, all the
way back
Lessons learned:
Wear/carry motorcycle gear, helmet, neck cuff, jacket, gloves and trousers.(Wet weather walking gear is also suitable, a black plastic bin liner, with
a hole for your head, is good in an emergency)
Carry at least one towel, and possibly a change of clothing.
Drill holes in the lowest part of the seat, sat in 2" of water in jeans isn't a lot of fun, and in the floor.
If you aren't sure if your instruments and switches are water proof, tape some clear plastic over them. 
[Edited on 27-4-15 by 40inches]
leon51274 - 27/4/15 at 12:39 PM
That sounds like drastic measures!
HowardB - 27/4/15 at 12:41 PM
my first drive in my kit was in the snow up the M1, that was interesting, A motorcycle jacket and a full face lid are good measures, a pair of
waterproof trousers is good too,....
a warm destination always helps,.. 
leon51274 - 27/4/15 at 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by HowardB
my first drive in my kit was in the snow up the M1, that was interesting, A motorcycle jacket and a full face lid are good measures, a pair of
waterproof trousers is good too,....
a warm destination always helps,..
Not sure at this moment that Stoneleigh is of a warm destination and the plan is for 2 days camping!
40inches - 27/4/15 at 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by leon51274
That sounds like drastic measures!
More prudent I would say 
If you get caught out in a thunder storm, I think you may agree
You can get cheap waterproof clothing, and keep them in the car, just in case.
I have a screen now, but still wear a Lid on long journeys.
leon51274 - 27/4/15 at 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by leon51274
That sounds like drastic measures!
More prudent I would say If you get caught out in a thunder storm, I think you may agree
You can get cheap waterproof clothing, and keep them in the car, just in case.
I have a screen now, but still wear a Lid on long journeys.
Yea I always wear a lid anyway, prob just need to sort some decent clothing.
40inches - 27/4/15 at 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by leon51274
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Originally posted by HowardB
my first drive in my kit was in the snow up the M1, that was interesting, A motorcycle jacket and a full face lid are good measures, a pair of
waterproof trousers is good too,....
a warm destination always helps,..
Not sure at this moment that Stoneleigh is of a warm destination and the plan is for 2 days camping!
The Halls/Restaurants/Bars are warm, and you won't be alone camping, it's a huge site.
leon51274 - 27/4/15 at 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by 40inches
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Originally posted by leon51274
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Originally posted by HowardB
my first drive in my kit was in the snow up the M1, that was interesting, A motorcycle jacket and a full face lid are good measures, a pair of
waterproof trousers is good too,....
a warm destination always helps,..
Not sure at this moment that Stoneleigh is of a warm destination and the plan is for 2 days camping!
The Halls/Restaurants/Bars are warm, and you won't be alone camping, it's a huge site.
Plenty of people to cuddle up to then!
David Jenkins - 27/4/15 at 01:40 PM
Have you driven in rain before? If not, be prepared for a very twitchy rear end... the car will be quite twitchy, too!
The first time I got caught in the rain I think I was one of the slowest cars on the road - every time I touched the accelerator the back end tried to
overtake the front. It probably wasn't that bad in reality, but it didn't feel secure. This was with decent road-going tread on my tyres,
but it's the power combined with very little weight that's the problem.
[Edited on 27/4/15 by David Jenkins]
leon51274 - 27/4/15 at 01:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Have you driven in rain before? If not, be prepared for a very twitchy rear end... the car will be quite twitchy, too!
The first time I got caught in the rain I think I was one of the slowest cars on the road - every time I touched the accelerator the back end tried to
overtake the front. It probably wasn't that bad in reality, but it didn't feel secure. This was with decent road-going tread on my tyres,
but it's the power combined with very little weight that's the problem.
[Edited on 27/4/15 by David Jenkins]
Not in rain but I have on a damp surface and I must admit my arse was twitching a bit.
Ben_Copeland - 27/4/15 at 04:04 PM
I'm expecting nice weather ! Don't be so cynical!
Otherwise I have a wet weather bike suit, gloves and helmet.
No windscreen etc
Benzine - 27/4/15 at 04:39 PM
wilkingj - 28/4/15 at 07:50 AM
+1 for Full face Mcycle helmet I wouldnt even drive in the dry without it on.
Too many stones or larger items to do serious facial damage or worse, especially if at speed.
Also use full bike gear. (Useful if you have a bike too).
I got a couple of those Divers Dry bags, they are just excellent for putting you sleeping gear and clothes in to keep them dry.
I learned that the hard way going to Newark one year and was caught in a traffic jam with a cloud burst overhead. 1/2" of water in the car and
everything soaked!
Something like these:
Linky - Ebay
Do an internet search for your area, someone will sell them. Its a must have for Kit cars and wet weather!
Geoff
EDIT:
If you have Sierra type light / indicator stalks, squirt some WD40 into the hazard switch. They suffer badly with the rain, and causes some very
interesting faults. Its only a PCB track type switch, and the copper corrodes, goes green and almost dissapears. Cant be repaired easily.
I've been there!
Geoff
[Edited on 28/4/2015 by wilkingj]
leon51274 - 28/4/15 at 10:17 AM
quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
+1 for Full face Mcycle helmet I wouldnt even drive in the dry without it on.
Too many stones or larger items to do serious facial damage or worse, especially if at speed.
Also use full bike gear. (Useful if you have a bike too).
I got a couple of those Divers Dry bags, they are just excellent for putting you sleeping gear and clothes in to keep them dry.
I learned that the hard way going to Newark one year and was caught in a traffic jam with a cloud burst overhead. 1/2" of water in the car and
everything soaked!
Something like these:
Linky - Ebay
Do an internet search for your area, someone will sell them. Its a must have for Kit cars and wet weather!
Geoff
EDIT:
If you have Sierra type light / indicator stalks, squirt some WD40 into the hazard switch. They suffer badly with the rain, and causes some very
interesting faults. Its only a PCB track type switch, and the copper corrodes, goes green and almost dissapears. Cant be repaired easily.
I've been there!
Geoff
[Edited on 28/4/2015 by wilkingj]
Cheers Geoff
adithorp - 28/4/15 at 12:52 PM
Benzine, between "whats the weather forecast..." and "stay at home..." you're missing the "MTFU" box.