Because when they wake up, that's as good as they are going to feel, all day. El Berto. Originally Posted by bbbradley. Using a high pressure washer against the seals is asking for water ingress, as others have said. My NA never leaked in the rain, except when the soft top was due for replacement - the gutters were all shot so water would get into the seals.
New top fixed that. I take that back - if the rain blew to the side juuuuuuust right, a few drops might get in through the spot where the seals were split so the top could fold. Didn't happen much. My NC doesn't leak at all. Hell, our MGB is watertight. If your ragtop leaks something's wrong. Soap Co. Peter G. My NA, nor NC never leaked yet.
But I don't drive them through high pressure car washes, which IIRC, the owners manual, tells you not to do. Not normally, but mine does since that motorcycle crashed into me, only if it is sitting at an angle on an incline though, which is curious.
My NA's soft top would dribble a little at the place where the gaskets joined in the middle of the window, but only if water was coming from the side. I didn't take it through car washes, but rain goes sideways here, sometimes with significant force. Originally Posted by memebag. Ditto for a convertible. As with a boat, a lot of people are enamored of the joy associated with having a convertible, but they are less than thrilled about all the potential costs and time-wasters that accompany the process.
Just as the most cost-effective solution is to have a good friend who owns a boat, so it goes with a convertible as well. Of course, if your friend with the convertible always insists on driving, it dulls the sensation somewhat.
But if you do, here are 10 things you should know about convertibles. A convertible will cost you more than the equivalent coupe or sedan. That is just a given. Convertibles are more complicated to build than cars with a roof, and they literally have more pieces. Plus, they are typically built in much smaller quantities than the average sedan or coupe. Here is a simple, significant example of how that manifests itself in real terms.
The Chevrolet Camaro is available as a coupe and a convertible in a variety of trim levels. Along with the higher initial cost of buying a convertible, the owner of a convertible will typically be confronted with higher maintenance and repair costs.
The basic reason for this follows the same logic as the prior-stated reasons convertibles are more expensive to buy than coupes. They have more parts, and the parts associated with the top mechanism itself need maintenance and can break down.
Those of us who have lived with convertibles over the years have become accustomed to the fact that their vehicles most often have less interior space than the equivalent fixed-roof two-door.
Sometimes the difference is very obvious and substantial, while other times it is not a giant issue. One obvious place where convertibles typically demonstrate less interior space is in the back seat areas. Often, the convertible top mechanism intrudes into the rear seat area, limiting shoulder and hip room. In fact, plenty of people keep their convertibles outdoors. If you do keep it outdoors, it will just need more regular cleaning and waterproofing than if you were to keep it indoors.
Here at The Car Investor we kept our BMW 3 Series convertible outdoors for a number of years before we had space in the garage for it, even through the colder months. We made sure the roof was kept clean at all times to prevent the buildup of green algae, and regularly lubricated the seals to prolong their life. The only issue we found with leaving it out over winter was the excessive moisture that found its way into the car.
This can affect cars which are left to stand for long periods of time in cold weather. The roof lasted very well despite being kept outdoors, and we never had any leaks in the seven years we owned the vehicle. We do not offer investment advice, merely our own opinions on classic cars. Take extreme care before buying any car, and take professional financial advice where necessary. Do Convertibles Leak?
Motoring Advice. Are Soft Top Convertibles Waterproof? However, some models are more associated with crashes than others. Whether you want to buy a convertible, a sedan or any other type of car, having the right auto insurance coverage is essential to staying safe on the road. Learn more about the different types of car insurance. Versatility Most convertibles can easily be transformed back into a coupe or sedan with the push of a button.
Style Most convertible owners love the classic, sporty look of convertibles. More head room For tall drivers who have trouble finding cars to suit their height, a convertible can be a comfortable solution.
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