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Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by TWrenn » Wed Sep 01, 2021 5:19 pm

Six of us club guys got together for lunch along a breezy Sandusky bay today, afterward I took the scenic route home to also stop by one of the guy's place on the way home. So I went along the lake shore on what is called Cedar Point Chausee. We're getting lots of wind from the remnants of Ida, and she has the lake roiled up. Pics don't show the waves as they were. Some approaching 8' further out. A few decided to wash over the road and spray Clara. Fun ride!!
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Beautiful fall sky and rough seas
Beautiful fall sky and rough seas
Underbody wash!
Underbody wash!
A great lake. Bigger waves way out
A great lake. Bigger waves way out
Took pic too soon...this wave and others got the car good.
Took pic too soon...this wave and others got the car good.
Leaving the Chausee with a very spotted windshield and body!
Leaving the Chausee with a very spotted windshield and body!


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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Dallas Landers » Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:35 pm

Did you roll up the windows Tim? :D


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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Norman Kling » Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:40 pm

I haven't been to the shore of Lake Erie. It looks just like the Pacific Ocean with waves. Is that water fresh water or salt water? If it is salt water, you need to wash the car including the under side to prevent rust.
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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by TXGOAT2 » Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:57 pm

Fresh water. (But beware.... your car may sprout Zebra Mussels...)

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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Ruxstel24 » Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:46 pm

You should see that stretch of road in the winter, that spray freezes for quite the spectacle.
You don’t see any boats on those 8’ers. Lake Erie 8’ waves are like 12-15’ waves on the ocean.
At least you don’t have to worry about it being flammable anymore, eh Tim !!
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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Dropacent » Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:52 pm

I can’t understand why anyone would live on that road, except unbelievable views of Lake Erie out your front door and back door. Million + dollar homes, so not a lot of T owners there( none!). Many times of the year the road is un passable, so you just use your personal helicopter .


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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Dropacent » Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:54 pm

C’mon, Norman. Fresh water, and you can’t have any !! It’s the Great Lakes, baby!

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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by TWrenn » Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:56 pm

Thanks guys...yep TX...gotta be careful for Zebras! Dallas, I mistakenly left the windows down :lol: , I did get a little spray on my sunglasses! It was fun.
Dave you're right about the wave difference. Erie's a wicked one!


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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Norman Kling » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:12 am

Our largest lake in California is called the "Salton Sea". It is salter than the ocean, as is the "Great Salt Lake" in Utah. Not every inland lake is fresh water!
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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Ruxstel24 » Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:54 am

All the 5 Great Lakes are fresh water, Norm.
I believe the largest area of fresh water in the world, I could be wrong about that. Ending up at Niagara Falls. A beautiful sight too.
I’d be more worried about the Muckleheads than muscles Tim, but they’re earlier in the season.

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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by Duey_C » Fri Sep 03, 2021 12:24 am

I think your'e right Dave. Superior being the largest. That's a lot of water in the huge chain.
Norm, I didn't know you folks have another salt lake out there. Interesting!
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Re: Car wash Lake Erie style

Post by TWrenn » Fri Sep 03, 2021 10:06 am

I agree Dave, interesting how some call them "Muckleheads", and yet others, like in my parts, we call 'em "Muffleheads". Either way, they're extremely annoying.

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