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Driving in the rain

Discussion in 'Problems, Fixes, Tips...' started by AFR0N1, Jul 27, 2019.

  1. AFR0N1

    AFR0N1 Copenworld Regular

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2018
    Location:
    East Midlands
    Car(s):
    Daihatsu Copen L880K (KMVZW)
    I have accidentally discovered the minimum speed you must go in order to keep dry with the roof off.
    I was driving on the motorway with the roof off, and then it suddenly started raining. I remained dry because I was doing about 60MPH. The traffic ahead started to slow down and then I found the minimum speed to keep dry.
    If I go below 50MPH I will get wet, and if I do about 55MPH A few little drops of water may get in but I will stay mostly dry.
    So I recommend not going below 55MPH to stay dry.

    This accidental test was done in light to medium rain and my sun visors were rotated upwards in the wind deflector position.

    Oh and your height may affect this slightly, as I noticed that the wind deflector was a little bit wet, so if your seat is far back you may want to do over 60MPH to stay dry.
     
  2. BarnsleyRob

    BarnsleyRob Copenworld Veteran

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2017
    Location:
    South Yorks
    Car(s):
    2009/59 silver Copen 1298 cc (now gone to a new home)
    Make it 70 mph if you have a beehive or mullet.
     

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