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Old 07-23-2018, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck S
I won't run my S2000 thru a car wash with brushes but routinely run it thru the touch-less types. High pressure water will seep past the window seals where the hinge is over the side windows but simply holding a towel there catches the little that comes thru. Been in rain storms heavy enough for the car to hydroplane and there's no leakage. I doubt my experience is unique.

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What about for a street parked Honda S2000. I know I know *HOLD ON, let me get my shield and armor on first*

When I get my S2000, it will most likely be street parked for at least the first 2years or so.
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Old 07-23-2018, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Say Chi Sin Lo
What about for a street parked Honda S2000. I know I know *HOLD ON, let me get my shield and armor on first*

When I get my S2000, it will most likely be street parked for at least the first 2years or so.
Really not ideal for any soft top for obvious reasons. 2 years is a very long time to park a soft top outside.
I have not parked out in big rain storms that I'm aware of, but I hand wash quite often and use a pressure washer for pre-rinse, foaming then a hose with fire nozzle for post rinse and I don't get any leaks inside the car. There is usually a trace amount of water on the leading edge of the inside windows where they contact the hood that I wipe off.
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You can purchase a cover just for the top. Something to consider if you are going to park outside that long.
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Originally Posted by Car Analogy
If only you could travel back in time 15 years to let them know!
Now that's pretty funny.
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Old 07-25-2018, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MrFunk
Really not ideal for any soft top for obvious reasons. 2 years is a very long time to park a soft top outside.
I have not parked out in big rain storms that I'm aware of, but I hand wash quite often and use a pressure washer for pre-rinse, foaming then a hose with fire nozzle for post rinse and I don't get any leaks inside the car. There is usually a trace amount of water on the leading edge of the inside windows where they contact the hood that I wipe off.
In 10+ years of ownership, mine has never leaked, other than the trace water on the inside of windows. Mine has not always been in a garage, but it was under a carport for the first 3 years I had it, so it's always been parked under a roof.
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