Leaks Water and more water

Welsh Boy · 26th June 2007, 15:41

All right I know its wrong, but I am one of the minority that still smoke, and I like to have a cig on the way to work, however when its raining and I open the window to flick the ash out I get bl—dy soaked, is this something that only happens with cars fitted with the glass roof? Or does it happen with a tin top. It’s a bit concerning as the window buttons could get water in them and who knows what that could do.

czechplastik · 26th June 2007, 15:51

No, not a glass roof trait, Happens with mine too, even when I was the windscreen water trickles through.

cylon2007 · 26th June 2007, 16:31

I get this on mine too (no I don't smoke) but sometimes even when it's raining it's nic eto have the window open. I have considered fitting wind deflectors but don't know if they would make a difference.

Foggy69 · 26th June 2007, 22:03

The car is trying to tell you to stop smoking

FWH · 26th June 2007, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Foggy69

The car is trying to tell you to stop smoking

Then the ashtray and lighter should have been a £300 option.

Glass Spider · 26th June 2007, 22:59

Rain Drips From Doors / Boot

WANTED: Wind Deflectors

Bungle · 27th June 2007, 07:52

Am I the only one who found something amusing about a post to the effect of "whn it's raining and I open my windows, I get wet"?

I get wet wet in the Corsa too if I open the window in the rain (parking machines etc), and the Civic. And my old Civic. I blame the rain.

AubreyS · 27th June 2007, 08:08

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Originally Posted by Welsh Boy

All right I know its wrong, but I am one of the minority that still smoke, and I like to have a cig on the way to work, however when its raining and I open the window to flick the ash out I get bl.

Is your Civic not fitted with an ashtray for you to flick your ash into? There is really no need to open the window. Thats what ashtrays are for.

Pottsy · 27th June 2007, 08:47

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Originally Posted by AubreyS

Is your Civic not fitted with an ashtray for you to flick your ash into? There is really no need to open the window. Thats what ashtrays are for.

Aubrey, you need to have the window open to let the smoke out.

As an ex smoker (few years ago now), I appreciate the problem. The perfect smoking car has a window that you can open a crack such that the air flow in the car goes straight out of the window (so that if you hold the cig in your right hand, all the smoke blows straight out of the window) and the air/water flow outside is such that no water blows into the car.

I'm not sure there's much you can change, since it's all to do with the car aerodynamics, mirror shape, window shape and so on. Sadly.

apemonkeyman · 27th June 2007, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Pottsy

Aubrey, you need to have the window open to let the smoke out.

I thought there were vents somewhere in the car that let the air out to allow space for the fresh air to be pumped in...

Topcat · 27th June 2007, 11:19

I think smoking at wheel is as dangerous as using a mobile at the wheel and should be banned, people have been fined for eating at the wheel also.

Dont smoke when it rains then you wont have to open the window

elfa7 · 27th June 2007, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Aubrey, you need to have the window open to let the smoke out.

As an ex smoker (few years ago now), I appreciate the problem. The perfect smoking car has a window that you can open a crack such that the air flow in the car goes straight out of the window (so that if you hold the cig in your right hand, all the smoke blows straight out of the window) and the air/water flow outside is such that no water blows into the car.

I'm not sure there's much you can change, since it's all to do with the car aerodynamics, mirror shape, window shape and so on. Sadly.

Perhaps one of the mods for the next Civic is opening quarter lights. That'll take you back !!

AubreyS · 27th June 2007, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Aubrey, you need to have the window open to let the smoke out.

As an ex smoker (few years ago now), I appreciate the problem. The perfect smoking car has a window that you can open a crack such that the air flow in the car goes straight out of the window (so that if you hold the cig in your right hand, all the smoke blows straight out of the window) and the air/water flow outside is such that no water blows into the car.

I'm not sure there's much you can change, since it's all to do with the car aerodynamics, mirror shape, window shape and so on. Sadly.

Hi Pottsy, what I really meant was that there is really no need to throw the ash or the butt out of the window. Of course you need ventilation whilst you are smoking, not that I smoke myself.

leodis41 · 29th June 2007, 13:50

I fitted Climair wind deflectors, they were easy to fit and work superbly well at stopping the drips and giving draught free ventilation.

CrazyHawk · 29th June 2007, 14:24

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Originally Posted by leodis41

I fitted Climair wind deflectors, they were easy to fit and work superbly well at stopping the drips and giving draught free ventilation.

Leodis, do you have the part number for these as their website is only giving details for older Civies. Thanks.

leodis41 · 29th June 2007, 15:36

As far as I can remember I got then from GBDriver. www.gbdriver.co.uk

Hope this helps.

malett · 1st August 2007, 13:24

got mine on ebay from octimex.com - simple to fit and look rather good too

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Welsh Boy Valve Cap Join Date: 8th May 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Water and more water All right I know its wrong, but I am one of the minority that still smoke, and I like to have a cig on the way to work, however when its raining and I open the window to flick the ash out I get bl—dy soaked, is this something that only happens with cars fitted with the glass roof? Or does it happen with a tin top. It’s a bit concerning as the window buttons could get water in them and who knows what that could do.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	No, not a glass roof trait, Happens with mine too, even when I was the windscreen water trickles through.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think smoking at wheel is as dangerous as using a mobile at the wheel and should be banned, people have been fined for eating at the wheel also. Dont smoke when it rains then you wont have to open the window

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leodis41 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd October 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I fitted Climair wind deflectors, they were easy to fit and work superbly well at stopping the drips and giving draught free ventilation.

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leodis41 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 22nd October 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	As far as I can remember I got then from GBDriver. www.gbdriver.co.uk Hope this helps.

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malett Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 10th July 2007 Location: Cork City - Ireland Posts: 71 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	got mine on ebay from octimex.com - simple to fit and look rather good too