Drain holes at back window
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Truckee, CA, USA
Drain holes at back window
Whats everyone doing to get rid of the water that accumulates at the back window by the doors after washing? I have a syringe with a tube attached to it to remove the majority of it. What has been the experience with the drain hole kits as sold by Eckler's, Mid America and etc.
Race Director
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From: Probably in the paint booth....
Re: Drain holes at back window (fdcaptain)
I use a straw. Suck it up & spit it out. My wife says :U but I figure I drink that same water from the kitchen faucet & the car is clean so what the hey.
Neal
Neal
Le Mans Master
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From: Silicon Valley Kalifornia
Re: Drain holes at back window (fdcaptain)
I've heard pros and cons on the subject but for me, I would rather absorb the water with some paper towels than start to drill into the fiberglass.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: San Diego CA
Re: Drain holes at back window (fdcaptain)
I've heard 2 types of opinions:
1) Works great.
2) Don't know, don't want to drill my car.
Next time I spot one on sale, I'm going for it.
Cheers,
1) Works great.
2) Don't know, don't want to drill my car.
Next time I spot one on sale, I'm going for it.
Cheers,
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Pedro CA
Re: Drain holes at back window (John Row)
I would be concerned about drilling at that area... that is a major junction of the b-pillar and the rear quarter... it takes no time to run a paper towel through there....
Safety Car
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From: modland CT
Re: Drain holes at back window (fdcaptain)
WHEN I INSTALLED MY NEW REAR WEATHERSTRIP I DIDNT GLUE IT IN ON THE BOTTOM. SO ALL I HAVE 2 DO IS LIFT IT UP & SWIPE A SHAMMY THROUGH THE AREA & IM DONE. STILL A PAIN BUT NO DRILLING! GOOD LUCK! :)
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Instructor
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From: Truckee, CA, USA
Re: Drain holes at back window (yoslambo1@cs.com)
Good thinking with the weather stripping. It is a tight fit to get a towel in there. Sounds like we're all facing the same foe.
Burning Brakes
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From: Butler PA
Re: Drain holes at back window (fdcaptain)
I take two paper towels and roll them up
to the size of a cigar, then slip the roll
into the corner where the glass meets the
weather strip. The wick effect does the rest.
A few minutes later and the channel is dry.
:seeya
to the size of a cigar, then slip the roll
into the corner where the glass meets the
weather strip. The wick effect does the rest.
A few minutes later and the channel is dry.
:seeya
