Geting wet when you open the boot?

Parky · 1st September 2006, 19:16

There is a bit of a design flaw with the boot of the new Civic!

Whenever it has been raining and I got to open the boot afterwards I can quite easily get soaked, and not from rain on the car itself.

It seems that rain gathers inside the rear hatch near the bottom and as soon as you lift it the water pours out.

You have to wait about 10-20 secs to let all the water drain out before you even consider going inside to put something in the boot.

I have not had this problem on any other hatch, well not this bad, a few drips maybe, but on the Civic it is a downpour.

I think there needs to be a better drainage method in the base of the door.

Anyone else get soaked?

JB75 · 1st September 2006, 19:40

I noticed this too. There's been no shortage of rain around these parts recently and I wasn't best pleased when I copped a bit of a soaking when raising the boot. Unlike previous cars I've owned the boot is quite hefty for a hatchback and I find myself standing right under the boot when it rises, perfectly placed to catch the considerable amount of water that's run off a couple of times.

Perhaps I'll add it to the letter I'm writing to Honda about the silly dashboard material...

WoolyCiv · 1st September 2006, 22:52

I should think every civic ower has noticed this after a downpour. It's hard to ignore a tumbler full of water down the neck

basegreen · 1st September 2006, 22:55

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Originally Posted by WoolyCiv

I should think every civic ower has noticed this after a downpour. It's hard to ignore a tumbler full of water down the neck

I find it adds to the invigorating drive.

allan40alt · 1st September 2006, 23:14

..it's another exciting Civic moment that you only do once!

elfa7 · 2nd September 2006, 07:49

I was told by Honda that only the EX has the built in shower feature, but it appears they fit it to all models

Ancient Nerd · 2nd September 2006, 11:08

That's why it took me so long to realise that the rear window was leaking. It was only when I looked in the mirror and saw it dripping (when I hadn't opened the boot door), that the penny dropped.

Telboy · 2nd September 2006, 11:21

Is this Honda's answer to the water shortage - Is there a hook for hanging the shower gel?

Ancient Nerd · 2nd September 2006, 11:34

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Originally Posted by Telboy

Is this Honda's answer to the water shortage - Is there a hook for hanging the shower gel?

Yes, but a little inconveniently placed just above the rear side doors.

WoolyCiv · 2nd September 2006, 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ancient Nerd

Quote:

Originally Posted by Telboy

Is this Honda's answer to the water shortage - Is there a hook for hanging the shower gel?

Yes, but a little inconveniently placed just above the rear side doors.

They put one in the boot under the parcel shelf

richierich · 3rd September 2006, 17:17

Looking forward to November when the air and the water is much colder. Will certainly wake you up.

Martin · 3rd September 2006, 18:36

I think that it its a feature on all civics. Happens on the previous model aswell.

It prevents drowsiness after shopping with the missus for two hours in some faceless supermarket!!

elfa7 · 3rd September 2006, 18:41

How do you get away with just two hours ???

Martin · 3rd September 2006, 18:43

Push a trolley without VSA, and push it fast!!!!!

Big ARG · 4th September 2006, 19:20

Same thing when you wash the screen and leave your window open.

Tomthumb · 5th September 2006, 15:37

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Originally Posted by allan40alt

..it's another exciting Civic moment that you only do once!

or if your me lots of times and each time I think why did I stand there

Bungle · 5th September 2006, 15:53

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Originally Posted by Big ARG

Same thing when you wash the screen and leave your window open.

That got me thinking. Since my last 2 cars have had climate control, I cannot think of a time where I have drivin with the window open, except to get tickets from car park machines or pay tolls etc.

If its cold and horrid, window up to keep car warm. If it's hot, window up to keep car cool. Has anybody actually driven with windows down in their civics?

basegreen · 5th September 2006, 16:02

I like the fresh air on short journeys sometimes, and its useful to do the first couple of minutes in a very hot car to give teh AC a hand

elfa7 · 5th September 2006, 16:06

You've said it all. We're in out own 'climate zone'. I'd hate to drive in Summer with the windows open, for fear of getting a wild wasp in the car. We don't mind Ladybirds though !!

Parky · 5th September 2006, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

I like the fresh air on short journeys sometimes, and its useful to do the first couple of minutes in a very hot car to give teh AC a hand

I open all the windows before I set off if it is a hot day, just to let the majority of the heat out. You can drop the temp a huge amount before you even start the car and the climate control.

Ian

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JB75 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 178 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I noticed this too. There's been no shortage of rain around these parts recently and I wasn't best pleased when I copped a bit of a soaking when raising the boot. Unlike previous cars I've owned the boot is quite hefty for a hatchback and I find myself standing right under the boot when it rises, perfectly placed to catch the considerable amount of water that's run off a couple of times. Perhaps I'll add it to the letter I'm writing to Honda about the silly dashboard material...

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WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I should think every civic ower has noticed this after a downpour. It's hard to ignore a tumbler full of water down the neck

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Martin Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th August 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 226 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I think that it its a feature on all civics. Happens on the previous model aswell. It prevents drowsiness after shopping with the missus for two hours in some faceless supermarket!!

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,699 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You've said it all. We're in out own 'climate zone'. I'd hate to drive in Summer with the windows open, for fear of getting a wild wasp in the car. We don't mind Ladybirds though !!