Hopefully the new install goes smoothly.
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I assume all do. My SUV had a plugged drainage system, there are drains that run down the A pillar. When they plug, the water finds a way into the interior
foot wheels. So they need to be cleaned out every once in a while.
foot wheels. So they need to be cleaned out every once in a while.
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Lol come on Jill, I know they have drainage.
I loved my G37 but it had a bad sunroof leak around the 100k mile mark. They were notorious for that. If the water finds the BCM you're screwed.
Back to EV talk, I've really been liking the Mustang Mach E lately. Anyone here test driven one?
I loved my G37 but it had a bad sunroof leak around the 100k mile mark. They were notorious for that. If the water finds the BCM you're screwed.
Back to EV talk, I've really been liking the Mustang Mach E lately. Anyone here test driven one?
Yeah. Upon closer inspection it looks like a poorly installed seal. Just never thought to look that closely at it. They had to delay our original service pickup because they messed up the glass and needed to wait for a replacement. It was a new service center with what I'm assuming now was new staff so I'm heading to one of the oldest stations in our area and hopefully they can do it properly
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You only keep cars for 2-3 years so it's unlikely you'll experience a leak/crack etc.
I have a challenge for you. Keep your next car for 12 years and we'll check back in 2037. I guarantee you'll have a leak.
I have a challenge for you. Keep your next car for 12 years and we'll check back in 2037. I guarantee you'll have a leak.
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Allen doesn't have a sun roof leak, but a leak from an improperly installed glass roof when they replaced it. There is no drainage like a sunroof, only channels for the water to roll off. Once they either replace or reseal the roof properly, it won't be an issue anymore
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Since 2006, I've had four cars with sunroof's, and probably between the four cars I maybe opened the sunroof 5 or 6 times over the years. I always thought they were cool, but since I never open them anyway, I also prefer a straight, slick roof
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BTW @LH1 , how's the IS500 doing? It's the one performance Lexus I've never driven yet (as well as LFA). I've driven ISF, GSF, LC500, RCF etc. When it first came out, I went to a Lexus driving event to see if I could drive one, but sadly they didn't have one available
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if you experience a leaky sunroof, grab some trimmer wire , locate your drain holes on the side of your sunroof and use the trimmer wire to push the dirt or whatever is clogging your drain. Pull the wire out, test with a bottle of water. Pour water down the drain holes. Should instantly see water drain underneath your vehicle.
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LOL
if you experience a leaky sunroof, grab some trimmer wire , locate your drain holes on the side of your sunroof and use the trimmer wire to push the dirt or whatever is clogging your drain. Pull the wire out, test with a bottle of water. Pour water down the drain holes. Should instantly see water drain underneath your vehicle.
if you experience a leaky sunroof, grab some trimmer wire , locate your drain holes on the side of your sunroof and use the trimmer wire to push the dirt or whatever is clogging your drain. Pull the wire out, test with a bottle of water. Pour water down the drain holes. Should instantly see water drain underneath your vehicle.
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BTW @LH1 , how's the IS500 doing? It's the one performance Lexus I've never driven yet (as well as LFA). I've driven ISF, GSF, LC500, RCF etc. When it first came out, I went to a Lexus driving event to see if I could drive one, but sadly they didn't have one available
I have to be honest though, the suspension is quite soft and it's a decent handling car but if you drove it right after your friends M4, you'd be disappointed. If you can accept the flaws this car has it's worth it.
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It's great and I'm glad I got it when I did. The 2UR sounds great.
I have to be honest though, the suspension is quite soft and it's a decent handling car but if you drove it right after your friends M4, you'd be disappointed. If you can accept the flaws this car has it's worth it.
I have to be honest though, the suspension is quite soft and it's a decent handling car but if you drove it right after your friends M4, you'd be disappointed. If you can accept the flaws this car has it's worth it.