I think mine runs fine in the rain, and there's something cozy and raw
about running with the pounding rain and the three little wipers and the
soft dashboard glow and so forth. I like it. I think it handles well. Of
course, it's a more dangerous driving environment than a nice day, so I
would feel safer in one of my other (more traditional) cars, but I don't
feel at undue risk. Just that there's more opportunity for trouble in the
rain or snow, and not as much protection. But the car's always been fine.
On the other hand, taking it to the car wash makes for a wet experience.
- Tab
At 01:07 AM 3/4/00 -0500, JTPAKI@aol.com wrote:
> > I've heard that my 70 MGB GT will not be fun to drive in the rain. Can
> > someone expound/explain?
> >
>
>I am surprised others have not experienced this problem. I live in western
>Oregon and we get a lot of rain, real rain. The problem with the B is in
>heavy rain with water on the highway (motorway) and if you travel for a good
>distance without using the brakes they get wet and will not work for a couple
>of seconds until the water is removed by contact. I have had Bs since I was
>a teenager and I have lived in Oregon most of my life. This is a real
>problem with the design. I used to make a habit of tapping the brakes every
>mile or so in heavy rain on the motorway. The only solution I have found is
>the use of the cross drilled rotors and sticky pads. The problem is real,
>and damn scary when you have no brakes and then 1 second later they come on.
>By that time you have foot into it and they come on too strong.
>
>Joe Potter
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