Drive Coupe w/open hatch @ 75 MPH?

C5VetteLS1 · 06-04-2005, 03:49 PM

I have to deliver a washing machine to my mothers house today and she's about 120 mile from me. We've already got the machine loaded in the C5 with the hatch WIDE open. The flow of traffic typically flows from 75 to 90 mph on the route I need to take. Does anybody know if it's ok to drive at these speeds with the hatch wide open?
Thanks,
Richard

jesse12804 · 06-04-2005, 03:53 PM

i wonder why you have a washing machine in a vette in the first place??but that;s just me...i wouldn't recommend driving that speed w/hatch open without some kind of tie down for everything!!!rent a van!

98Pace00Jeep · 06-04-2005, 03:54 PM

I've gone across town with something in the coupe with the hatch partially open, but I would seriously consider another option with your situation. That just does not sound good...

JLA · 06-04-2005, 03:56 PM

Man-O-Man! Rent a truck!! I wouldn't even consider it.

Leo the Lion · 06-04-2005, 03:57 PM

A washing machine in the back of a C5? Holy suds bat man...that just aint right.
If you are serious then tie the hatch down tight and protect the under side of the glass with blankets so it doesn't bounce.
Then give a try.
Leo

TexasMadMan · 06-04-2005, 03:57 PM

I hate to ask, but this is a joke, right???

jesse12804 · 06-04-2005, 04:01 PM

[IMG]A washing machine in the back of a C5? Holy suds bat man...that just aint right.[/IMG]that's funny!!!

are you going to Marcel's for the cruise in tomorrow??

TruUndrtkr · 06-04-2005, 04:01 PM

i personally would not do that...that's hard to imagine...

Grumpy · 06-04-2005, 04:03 PM

one bump, new hatch glass... get a truck

TruUndrtkr · 06-04-2005, 04:03 PM

[quote=C5VetteLS1]I. The flow of traffic typically flows from 75 to 90 mph on the route I need to take.
Richard[/QUOTE
no way man...

TruUndrtkr · 06-04-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C5VetteLS1

The flow of traffic typically flows from 75 to 90 mph on the route I need to take.
Richard

no way man..i wouldn't risk that..

jrose7004 · 06-04-2005, 04:09 PM

Absolutely not!

NitrousMan · 06-04-2005, 04:14 PM

Home Depot rents trucks for 19.95 for 4 hours. You'll break the glass on your hatch at anything over probably 45 mph.

Will99FRC · 06-04-2005, 04:17 PM

Don't do it. Rent a truck.

Flying Ace · 06-04-2005, 04:26 PM

You're joking....right?

GOZ2FST · 06-04-2005, 04:30 PM

You can tell we all think this is a heck of a good idea.

Is alcohol involved? Prolly shouldn't be driving anyway

RCK1999 · 06-04-2005, 04:32 PM

I hate to inform you that this is agains't forum law. Break the law and the forum

will throw you in forum

TOPGUN9 · 06-04-2005, 04:33 PM

I think you've just made Corvette history by actually fitting a washing machine in the back!!

You posted this to get a rise out of everyone on this Forum, right?

C5VetteLS1 · 06-04-2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will99FRC

Don't do it. Rent a truck.

I would rent a truck, but I don't want to leave my Vette in a U-Haul lot all day. Plus I don't want to drive a truck for 240 plus miles. I'm a bit concerned about the back end sagging as well. It's pretty low now, but still has some spring left in it. But I have to haul a refrigerator back with me, and I'm afraid that might bottom out my suspension.
Any thoughts?

Leo the Lion · 06-04-2005, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessem

[IMG]A washing machine in the back of a C5? Holy suds bat man...that just aint right.[/IMG]that's funny!!!

are you going to Marcel's for the cruise in tomorrow??

I'll be there my man.........fine me at the hot dog stand slinging dogs and burgers. I won't have my car but hope you plan on bring yours. Gunna be a hot one!