So how has your weatherstripping help up through all the rain?
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Car: 91 RS
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So how has your weatherstripping help up through all the rain?
This goes mostly to us T Top (okay and vert) guys
I haven't had a problem this storm, but the last one (the crazy one a couple weeks ago) I did have a bit of a damp spot behind (above) the headliner. My poor car hasn't seen a garage in years, and as my primary and only car for school and work every day it gets to see every bit of the action.
Pretty fun (not) is getting pissed on every time I open my door to get in. A damp left thigh is to be expected. It's like having a rain gutter for your entire roof dumping through a hole right above your front door.
Even funner is spinning tires off-idle without even trying. Its kinda like driving a bar of soap with a couple wheels to steer.
Thirdgens and mother nature, never a dull moment.
I haven't had a problem this storm, but the last one (the crazy one a couple weeks ago) I did have a bit of a damp spot behind (above) the headliner. My poor car hasn't seen a garage in years, and as my primary and only car for school and work every day it gets to see every bit of the action.Pretty fun (not) is getting pissed on every time I open my door to get in. A damp left thigh is to be expected. It's like having a rain gutter for your entire roof dumping through a hole right above your front door.
Even funner is spinning tires off-idle without even trying. Its kinda like driving a bar of soap with a couple wheels to steer.
Thirdgens and mother nature, never a dull moment.
Last edited by Darkshot; Jan 26, 2008 at 11:48 AM.
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Re: So how has your weatherstripping help up through all the rain?
What, and my vert wouldn't have this issue? Well come to think of it, I'm watertight so far.
Uh oh... jinxed now for sure.
I'll say. They handle like a sled in water. Add some drag radials and a master cylinder than grabs the wheels at different times and I've got a helluva time getting around.
Uh oh... jinxed now for sure.

Thirdgens and mother nature, never a dull moment.
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Re: So how has your weatherstripping help up through all the rain?
My rear hatch leaks intermittantly if I'm parked on an incline outside. Driving, no leaks!
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Re: So how has your weatherstripping help up through all the rain?
I have a swimming pool in my trunk!
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Re: So how has your weatherstripping help up through all the rain?
My Camaro's hiding in the garage under a car cover chatting to the Harley next to it. No rain for her with the new paint.
My Honda though is a different story. While driving it'll leak from the top of the windshield (hardtop...) onto my leg, leaks in both front windows too. Thankfully it's just while driving and the wind pushes it through. But the best part happens when I get in after it's been raining for awhile. If I've accidently hit the selector to "outside air" from "recirculated air" it'll have a nice little reservoir of water sitting in the air vents. When I go around a turn a big splash of cold water comes out of the foot vents and soaks my feet (clutch car). Just my feet. Nice huh.
I hate this Honda. But driving 500 miles a week a pos beater works best for me.
My Honda though is a different story. While driving it'll leak from the top of the windshield (hardtop...) onto my leg, leaks in both front windows too. Thankfully it's just while driving and the wind pushes it through. But the best part happens when I get in after it's been raining for awhile. If I've accidently hit the selector to "outside air" from "recirculated air" it'll have a nice little reservoir of water sitting in the air vents. When I go around a turn a big splash of cold water comes out of the foot vents and soaks my feet (clutch car). Just my feet. Nice huh.
I hate this Honda. But driving 500 miles a week a pos beater works best for me.
Last edited by urbanhunter44; Jan 28, 2008 at 05:16 PM.
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