SUBE555 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Garage here too, sort of a pain in the butt washing though because the water sits between the rails and doesn't run off well, at least in our driveway, which does actually have an alright incline to it. Maybe the waxing will help. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']Garage here too, sort of a pain in the butt washing though because the water sits between the rails and doesn't run off well, at least in our driveway, which does actually have an alright incline to it. Maybe the waxing will help. :)[/quote] You want a driveway with an incline?? No water staying on my roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finked Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote]Would you happen to have somewheres that I could check out some pictures because thats atleast worth a shot I just don't want the silly looking kind that are on SUVs and such, those are just rubbish.[/quote] [img]http://65.36.161.5/Merchant2/Graphics/00000001/05LegSedanVisor.jpg[/img] [img]http://65.36.161.5/Merchant2/Graphics/00000001/05LegWagonVisor.jpg[/img] on the other hand, i don't think those rainguards look all that bad. where can i buy some. and can i install them myself or must i have that done by someone who knows what the hell he's doing? :D det Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayGT Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Yea the rain guards look really good. Im about to purchase them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I think on a black car, they'd be hardly noticeable at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockford33 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Thats no reason they couldn't put grooves on the car to run the water to the rear like on any other car I've driven. .[/quote] What other cars have you driven? With the exception of my old 91 Pontiac Sunbird, I can't remember a car with built in rain guards (91 Spirit, 94 Escort, 01 Civic, 05 Corolla). Seems like with new automotive design these days, rain guards don't fit into the aerodynamic/aesthetic scheme of things. If in a real pinch, buy a California Water Blade (or the Baja Sol version at Target, $20). Silicone rubber blade made to pull the water off the roof. I use one after I wash my cars and it dries them spotless. I might be hesitant to use it if the car is a little dirty though, since something in the rainwater might scratch your roof. A little (read: very tiny) ridge is built into the roof of my sedan, if I remember correctly. But the water flows over it fairly easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyb-spec Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 On my old car, I'd just give it a nice whip around couple turns and it's all right:) Also helps to keep the car waxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='finked'][quote]Would you happen to have somewheres that I could check out some pictures because thats atleast worth a shot I just don't want the silly looking kind that are on SUVs and such, those are just rubbish.[/quote] [img]http://65.36.161.5/Merchant2/Graphics/00000001/05LegSedanVisor.jpg[/img] [img]http://65.36.161.5/Merchant2/Graphics/00000001/05LegWagonVisor.jpg[/img] on the other hand, i don't think those rainguards look all that bad. where can i buy some. and can i install them myself or must i have that done by someone who knows what the hell he's doing? :D det[/quote] Why did you repost? I posted those pics not too far back in the thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkong Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 i really dont understand y is this a problem 1. sooo...y dont you consider this situation to use the AC cause you "have to." 2. try wiping off the water b4 your drive 3. dont turn right 4. OR just open the passenger side windows. there are so many solutions to your "problem" that a liitle effort wont fix. just my .02 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGT330Ci Posted September 16, 2004 Author Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='rockford33']Thats no reason they couldn't put grooves on the car to run the water to the rear like on any other car I've driven. .[/quote] What other cars have you driven? With the exception of my old 91 Pontiac Sunbird, I can't remember a car with built in rain guards (91 Spirit, 94 Escort, 01 Civic, 05 Corolla). Seems like with new automotive design these days, rain guards don't fit into the aerodynamic/aesthetic scheme of things. If in a real pinch, buy a California Water Blade (or the Baja Sol version at Target, $20). Silicone rubber blade made to pull the water off the roof. I use one after I wash my cars and it dries them spotless. I might be hesitant to use it if the car is a little dirty though, since something in the rainwater might scratch your roof. A little (read: very tiny) ridge is built into the roof of my sedan, if I remember correctly. But the water flows over it fairly easily.[/quote] BMW 330Ci, Nissan 350Z, Lexus LS430, Toyota Landcruiser, Toyota 4Runner and BMW 528i run totally off except the 350 drips here and there along with the IS 300 which occasionally drips in. I'm not saying ever car does just what all the ones I've driven on a regular basis with dew or rain on the roof. And then to above post, I do open my passenger window too and it just pours in there both sides are pointless to open. But I'm past it and just somethign I have to deal with but the engine makes up for all the water in the car once I'm moving. Just another example of you don't know what you had until you don't have it anymore. '05 Black Legacy GT Wagon 5-spd '02 Topaz/Black 330Ci 5-spd Drift Ryder's School of Rally Arts, coming to an Australia near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finked Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='finked'][quote]Would you happen to have somewheres that I could check out some pictures because thats atleast worth a shot I just don't want the silly looking kind that are on SUVs and such, those are just rubbish.[/quote] ---- images deleted ----- on the other hand, i don't think those rainguards look all that bad. where can i buy some. and can i install them myself or must i have that done by someone who knows what the hell he's doing? :D det[/quote] Why did you repost? I posted those pics not too far back in the thread?[/quote] probably for the same reason that you did -- to make it clear what i was talking about. instead of trying to be our "thread policeman", why don't you just answer my question? where can we find these guards? the image urls don't tell me what i need to know. det Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_hunter Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 This is the first Subaru in my memory that does not have rain gutters. The previous generation did, as did my WRX and my wife's old 03 Forester. I was quite surprised to see that they left them off entirely. It can definitely be a problem -- never mind when the windows are down, but even when you open and close the doors. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob S Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 You can find them in the Vendor Classified topics. They are from the European market. They are rather expensive in my opinion. More information can easily be found using the search function, if you have any more trouble finding them. I found them by searching for "rain guards". Rob S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finked Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='Rob S']You can find them in the Vendor Classified topics. They are from the European market. They are rather expensive in my opinion. More information can easily be found using the search function, if you have any more trouble finding them. I found them by searching for "rain guards". Rob S.[/quote] thanks. i'm afraid that i'm such a newbie here that i totally forgot about the "vendor classified" secion. :oops: det Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 This is funny. Perhaps you should open your sunroof when your car is wet and complain when you get wet as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LegacyGT330Ci Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 ^ Except you expect to get water in your sunroof when the roof is wet, your wise ass comment wasn't funny or remotely witty. '05 Black Legacy GT Wagon 5-spd '02 Topaz/Black 330Ci 5-spd Drift Ryder's School of Rally Arts, coming to an Australia near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='05LegacyGT330Ci']^ Except you expect to get water in your sunroof when the roof is wet, your wise ass comment wasn't funny or remotely witty.[/quote] It was meant to be neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 This is a genuine problem for those of us who live in areas with snow (when it melts on the roof) or rain. I will be watching for feedback on the rainguards. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Those euro rainguards are actually pretty darn near invisible with the frameless windows of the Leggy. And beware any magnetic stuff... leave it on too long in damp conditions and it could discolor the paint underneath... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finked Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='racerdave']And beware any magnetic stuff... leave it on too long in damp conditions and it could discolor the paint underneath...[/quote] do you think that's how these rainguards are attached to the car? i was thinking that they should be more permanent than that. i guess i was hoping that there would be some sort of space-age adhesive that would stick for the life of the car. does anyone know how these strips are attached? i can't find any information at the vendor's site. he hasn't gotten the part in yet. det Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 The rainguards are attached with 3M adhesive tape and some clips you install. I think they'd stay on without the tape, but it does mkae them look more intergrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 [quote name='finked'][quote name='Drift Monkey'][quote name='finked'][quote]Would you happen to have somewheres that I could check out some pictures because thats atleast worth a shot I just don't want the silly looking kind that are on SUVs and such, those are just rubbish.[/quote] ---- images deleted ----- on the other hand, i don't think those rainguards look all that bad. where can i buy some. and can i install them myself or must i have that done by someone who knows what the hell he's doing? :D det[/quote] Why did you repost? I posted those pics not too far back in the thread?[/quote] probably for the same reason that you did -- to make it clear what i was talking about. instead of trying to be our "thread policeman", why don't you just answer my question? where can we find these guards? the image urls don't tell me what i need to know. det[/quote] I didn't REPOST anything? I answered a question he had about what they looked like. I just didn't understand why you posted the same pics again answering the same question again. Seemed kinda pointless.... [url]http://legacygt.com/viewtopic.php?t=2263[/url] - there is your link. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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