Parking with nose pointing down slope
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Hiya,
I am considering buying an Emira but have a question about the water ingress at the back. It will be kept outside and our drive has a downward slope. There's been plenty written about how water can enter the engine bay via the vent at the back when opening the boot, but my concern is that if the car is parked at an angle for a long period that water will continously be running through.
Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) that they could share with me please?
I am considering buying an Emira but have a question about the water ingress at the back. It will be kept outside and our drive has a downward slope. There's been plenty written about how water can enter the engine bay via the vent at the back when opening the boot, but my concern is that if the car is parked at an angle for a long period that water will continously be running through.
Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) that they could share with me please?
It requires driving in at an angle that I find much easier going forward than in reverse and I'd prefer to keep doing it that way.Non issue same as most cars when parked at an angle water accumulates at the base of the windscreen and escapes through the drainage channels usually adjoining the bulkhead assuming...... they are clear.
If you don't want water spilling into the cabin area when opening the rear just drive off until it runs off then park up and open.
If you don't want water spilling into the cabin area when opening the rear just drive off until it runs off then park up and open.
av185 said:
Non issue same as most cars when parked at an angle water accumulates at the base of the windscreen and escapes through the drainage channels usually adjoining the bulkhead assuming...... they are clear.
If you don't want water spilling into the cabin area when opening the rear just drive off until it runs off then park up and open.
OK so in normal use the water just runs directly into a drainage channel by the engine bay? That make sense, thanks. I'm going to look at one at the weekend so will have a proper poke around then.If you don't want water spilling into the cabin area when opening the rear just drive off until it runs off then park up and open.
In your specific situation, where the vehicle will be parked on a downward-sloping driveway for extended periods, it is reasonable to be concerned about continuous water runoff into the engine bay. While the engine components are designed to withstand exposure to the elements, prolonged and repeated exposure to water may lead to potential issues over time.
To mitigate this issue, utilise a high-quality, waterproof car cover to shield the vehicle from direct exposure to rain.
To mitigate this issue, utilise a high-quality, waterproof car cover to shield the vehicle from direct exposure to rain.
paddy1970 said:
In your specific situation, where the vehicle will be parked on a downward-sloping driveway for extended periods, it is reasonable to be concerned about continuous water runoff into the engine bay. While the engine components are designed to withstand exposure to the elements, prolonged and repeated exposure to water may lead to potential issues over time.
To mitigate this issue, utilise a high-quality, waterproof car cover to shield the vehicle from direct exposure to rain.
Somebody's been at the AI again.To mitigate this issue, utilise a high-quality, waterproof car cover to shield the vehicle from direct exposure to rain.
Snozcumber said:
Hiya,
I am considering buying an Emira but have a question about the water ingress at the back. It will be kept outside and our drive has a downward slope. There's been plenty written about how water can enter the engine bay via the vent at the back when opening the boot, but my concern is that if the car is parked at an angle for a long period that water will continously be running through.
Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) that they could share with me please?
I don't think it will be a problem but I would be inclined to block the gap with a microfibre cloth if you're worried about it. I do this sometimes when washing the car simply because mine is parked downhill when being washed and having to dry the water channels in the boot is a pain (although it's just dawned on me that I could turn the car round before washing it and prevent this issue, durrr!)I am considering buying an Emira but have a question about the water ingress at the back. It will be kept outside and our drive has a downward slope. There's been plenty written about how water can enter the engine bay via the vent at the back when opening the boot, but my concern is that if the car is parked at an angle for a long period that water will continously be running through.
Does anyone have any experience (good or bad) that they could share with me please?
A couple of things not directly related to your question, firstly if you decide to park it the other way round make sure you take the rubber bungs out of the doors to prevent them filling with water. I parked my brand new Emira uphill at a client's house and it rained torrentially, on returning to the car both doors were very heavy and when opened large quantities of water poured out of the doors! I spoke to the dealer and we took out the rubber bungs in the doors so they couldn't fill up even when parked uphill. Interestingly (and touching wood for luck) my car has NOT developed any paint bubbling on the doors.
Secondly, Emiras really benefit from being kept on a battery conditioner, it stops warning lights and other problems. Will you be able to run one from the house as if you can I would recommend you do. Also be prepared for lots of interest if your car is kept outside, they are a stunning car and get lots of attention from passers by, another reason why they are better off safely locked in a garage when not in use.
Finally, get one, they are brilliant.
av185 said:
An Emira will not take kindly to a car cover because the paintwork is very soft anyway and scratches very easily.
Ideally needs garaging out of the elements with the ongoing paint and bodywork issues exacerbated by dampness.
What? It's no different to any other car. It's absolutely fine outside too.Ideally needs garaging out of the elements with the ongoing paint and bodywork issues exacerbated by dampness.
jamesgareth said:
Frimley111R said:
What? It's no different to any other car. It's absolutely fine outside too.
Mine's living outside - it has no charger on it - it has no cover - it get's driven everyday - no issues what-so-f^cking-ever.
Frimley111R said:
Now that's just crazy talk, get it stored in cottonwool in your front room and never let the heating drop lower than 22 degrees and definitely don't let it get wet.
I was on some back roads earlier today - had the dog in the front seat so had to be a wee bit careful (on sharp left handers he can end up in my lap) - it was in third and I was playing between four to six and a half thousand rpm - then I took a leap of faith and put it in track mode (because - well just because) - and darn if that thing doesn't light up like a f
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