Rain in the UK

[Jenny G]

Hi,
Anyone else having problems with their cars in the wet in the UK? My hubby has suggested that the high humidity gets into the electrics (whatever?!). Anyway, took me about 10 minutes to get mine started this morning.
Jen xx

[Deb-in-car]

Hi Jenny,

I'm new here on the board. Sorry to hear about your troubles this morning. About ten years ago I used to drive a VW from the late eighties, I used to struggle a lot with startups from cold in damp weather, a few times even having to be rescued by my then husband (who enjoyed my struggle BTW).
I found that spraying all cables and electrical looking parts with something called WD40 helped a bit. Unfortunately it didn't really completely solve the problem and I had to redo it every so often, I contended with this until I got rid of the car altogether. I used to dread having to walk out to my car to go home from the office after it had been raining all day. It was both frustrating and embarrassing.
Not even the extreme cold Canadian winters where as much of a problem as moisture.

I hope this helps.

Oh, and I checked out your other posts and congratulations on your incredible sense of style. I'm a skirt and shoe lover as well.

Take care,

Deb

[Jenny G]

Thanks Deb, I've tried WD40 during the winter, after a tedious tutorial from my hubby, but haven't tried it during the summer. I don't really think under the bonnet is a place that women should be forced to go(!), so if it won't start I just ring him (usually shout at him, then he accuses me of flooding it, again!) and he takes me to work. Bingo!

And thanks for your compliments - I'm not sure I've got a style, just traditional sassy maybe?! Are you in a position to dress stylishly all the time?

Jen xx

[AnneCook]

Hi Jenny,

WD40 is better in the summer because it mainly sorts out dampness, in the winter it's the double whammy of dampness and cold.

I'm not that keen on it myself but a lot of people get on fine if they spray the top of the dizzy, around the coil and the plug leads.

These areas can get a bit of grease and grime on them so if you can get his lordship to clean and dry these (or put some marigolds on and spend 5 mins doing it yourself) it will make a world of difference.

Best wishes

G

[Deb-in-car]

Hi again Jenny,

To answer your question, yes I'm a client relations manager with a telecommunications firm. I have to wear professional attire which I actually enjoy. I'm always in some sort of skirt and blouse combination. The odd time in the winter I resort to pants but not too often. I'm always in closed toe pumps with at least a 4" stiletto heel although I love high heeled sandals and peep toe and open toe shoes as well.
In the winter I also get to sport my colleciotn on stilleto boots as well.

In terms of having to call your hubby when your car won't cooperate, play the "damsel in distress" and maybe he's like most men and actually enjoys you needing him. I found my ex husband got turned on by me struggling so I actually did it on purpose a couple of times. One year on his birthday I intentionally left my car out in the rain all night instead of parking in the underground and then got all dressed up in my highest heels and shortist skirt and "tried" to go to work...needless to say I didn't make it to the office that day

Deb

[Jenny G]

Hi Deb,
Well, hubby certainly likes me driving in my work outfits, but soon starts offering advice on what I'm doing wrong if my car won't start, especially if it's stalled in a difficult place. And I don't have to make special arrangements for it to be difficult to start in the morning!
Do you often drive in heels?
J xx

[Deb-in-car]

Hello again,

I'm always in heels during the week and quite often on the weekends too. I've never changed into other shoes for driving. I've enjoyed wearing heels since I was in my teens and have driven in them my whole life.

Deb

[Jenny G]

Hi Deb,
Similar to you, I've always loved my heels, right from being a sixth-former in the 80s. I used to drive my mum's 2CV in 5" stiletto courts when I was 18! I'm more-or-less always in heels now, either dressed up, dressed down, or just nipping to the corner shop (in the car I'm afraid!).
J xx

[Who?]

This wet weather is causing havoc with my car. My shoes get so wet and muddy that the interior mats are a disgrace! The trouble is, when do I attempt to clean them? They'll only get wet and muddy again the next day.

[j1982]

Lo, new to the forum and im a bloke in my late 20's kinda stumbled upon this forum like probably many others who are somewhat embarrassed by our lets face it slightly weird turn on from woman struggling to start cars. I think most men find the damsel in distress thing a sexy but (and im almost dying here admitting this) ever since I was a young lad I cant help but get turned on by seeing/hearing about woman who cant start their cars, should I be embarassed? I've never told a girlfriend about it but some women on here seem to think its ok? Maybe its a brit thing and we're just not open minded enough

[Mikevogue]

I feel exactly the same as the last post. I too stumbled on this site. When I was at primary school there was a mums and dads rota to drop off/pick up as it was some miles away. One of the mums had a sooped up Fiat 125 1600 twin cam. It went like stink and she didn't hang about. I was fascinated how she operated the pedals especially in heels. I noticed how when she started it she would hold the key over and put her foot hard down. If it was very hot it took longer to start. As I got older and discovered girls i thought they always looked more sexy in high heels. If they drove a fast powerful car in heels I found this a real turn on too. I now have a Toyota Supra 3 litre Turbo and my other half a Mercedes SL 500 . She nearly always drives in very high heels when we go out (they are both autos so easier) and it really turns me on when she puts her foot down or if its a bit difficult to start which is rarely(that damsel in distress thing) and she then puts her foot down hard when cranking and then floors it driving off or overtaking. I think you are probably normal. As you get older you have the knowledge and confidence that the way you feel other people feel must do too. I'm sure there are many others out there, Its nice to live out a fantasy and it improves the sex life !!regards MV

[emma90]

Hi,
well my car hates rainy days. He is very hard to start specially at morning. Car is old mazda 323 with manual choke:) but i am proud that I have learned myself special tricks to start him. Anyway when it is damp weather he just sometimes dont want to go. Lots of long crankings needed sometimes and some pumping gaspedal also.

[lynnsclunker]

Hi Jenny,

I'm new here on the board. Sorry to hear about your troubles this morning. About ten years ago I used to drive a VW from the late eighties, I used to struggle a lot with startups from cold in damp weather, a few times even having to be rescued by my then husband (who enjoyed my struggle BTW).
I found that spraying all cables and electrical looking parts with something called WD40 helped a bit. Unfortunately it didn't really completely solve the problem and I had to redo it every so often, I contended with this until I got rid of the car altogether. I used to dread having to walk out to my car to go home from the office after it had been raining all day. It was both frustrating and embarrassing.
Not even the extreme cold Canadian winters where as much of a problem as moisture.

I hope this helps.

Oh, and I checked out your other posts and congratulations on your incredible sense of style. I'm a skirt and shoe lover as well.

Take care,

Deb

Deb,

I think we have alot in common here....please email me at: brendahower65@yahoo.com to discuss some things if you would:)

Lynn

[SilkenMist]

Jenny and Deb...

Hi there! I'll second Lynn on the great-deal-in-common Would love to discuss more about our cars sometime!

[fredcrun]

Hi,
well my car hates rainy days. He is very hard to start specially at morning. Car is old mazda 323 with manual choke:) but i am proud that I have learned myself special tricks to start him. Anyway when it is damp weather he just sometimes dont want to go. Lots of long crankings needed sometimes and some pumping gaspedal also.

Hi Emma
What tricks have you learnt to help start your car on a rainy day? What is your Mazda like when it gets going, is it smooth or a bit jerky? I find it turns me on when girls are driving old manual cars that will often stall or splutter when moving.