Prog Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Since the car has no rubber strips on the roof (weatherstripping?), I've found that every time I try to get in the car after its been rained on, I ALWAYS get my left shoulder/arm wet. The water on the roof drips right down the passenger opening and into me. IMO, they went for "looks" rather than function in deciding not to have those strips, but damn its going to piss me off if im going to get wet every time i get in the car after its rained... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I get wet when there is water on the top and i drive with the window open. It always manages to get my whole arm soaked. I pay attention to it now, just gotta go a few seconds before opening the window. Don't notice it when i get into the car though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 check the other posts about this exact issue. There are even links to places to buy the rain guards (athough a little expensive right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Yeah the rainguards are an option, though i will wait till i see some pictures. The pictures the websites show aren't very good. I don't like the rain guards which stick out too much, so i want to see how it looks before...Not to mention they are pricey right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xee Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 [url]http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2989[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prog Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 its ridiculous that i have to shell out extra money on such an expensive car to correct whats essentially an oversight from Subaru :( Also, in my case, it happens when i get in the car, so the only real option i have is either buy those things, or use a squeege every time it rains... pretty ridiculous if you ask me .. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I just bought my Genuine Subaru rain guards from [url]www.cc-b.com[/url] this guy imports them from europe, and has the most fair price BY FAR compared to other nasioc and legacygt.com vendors. I paid 155. and since he is in illinois like me there was no shipping charge cuz i picked it up. (the shipping should be 30 bucks.) he was VERY direct and VERY nice person to deal with. They are very small and unnoticable. They dont hang down at all(cuz they would get stuck on the window when you opened it.) they do stick out a little but it is very nonchalaunt(sp?). I would recoimend to anyone who smokes, or just likes ventilation. Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoundBoy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 how is the wind noise with the new guards ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-2.5-GT Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 [quote name='05USdmGTgUy']I just bought my Genuine Subaru rain guards from [url]www.cc-b.com[/url] this guy imports them from europe, and has the most fair price BY FAR compared to other nasioc and legacygt.com vendors. I paid 155. and since he is in illinois like me there was no shipping charge cuz i picked it up. (the shipping should be 30 bucks.) he was VERY direct and VERY nice person to deal with. They are very small and unnoticable. They dont hang down at all(cuz they would get stuck on the window when you opened it.) they do stick out a little but it is very nonchalaunt(sp?). I would recoimend to anyone who smokes, or just likes ventilation. Mike...[/QUOTE] Any chance you can take some pictures of different angles to give us an idea of fit, size, etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 There is no noticable change in wind noise w/ or w/o the windows down. They seem to be very aerodynamically sound(if that makes sense). I will have pics up by end of day. You can only really notice them if you stand directly in front or behind car. They blend in well. Mike.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parousia Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I have not really noticed this problem with the Wagon... is it sedan specific? Parousia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 when installing please do it from the rear of the car to the front.(thats how i broke my passenger side one.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 im attaching these pics and they are not showing up....can someone help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 sry to hear that you broke it. When ur trying to attach, check the size! maybe the pictures r too big so you'd have to lower resulution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 i used the 2nd to worst rez. Maybe ill try again w/ the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 It says the restrictions are 800x600 and the smallest my camera goes is 480x640....is there a way to do this or no?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 ok just email your original pics to my email and i'll post them, i'll use photoshop. (email to: [email]k.murywe@gmail.com[/email]) I think you cant send attachments via the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 here....I finally got a few up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I like them! did it rain since u installed? if so, does water come in? I belive that you can use 3M tape to connect the broken part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 figured id throw these in and see what yall thought of mt sti underhood goodies:) the rad. caps gave me at least 30whp!!!!Seriously the strut tower brace made a NOTICABLE difference in crispness of steering turn-in and sloppiness. Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Thanx ...me likey too. It hasn't rained , but i dumped a bucket of h2o on it after and it seems like you should be able to keep the 1.5 to 2 inches down w/o a problem. Mike... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 [quote name='05USdmGTgUy']figured id throw these in and see what yall thought of mt sti underhood goodies:) the rad. caps gave me at least 30whp!!!!Seriously the strut tower brace made a NOTICABLE difference in crispness of steering turn-in and sloppiness. Mike...[/QUOTE] How difficult was the install? Did you also put new rubber on the wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgeee Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Jeez, my 03 vette, and my 99 Maxima used to spill water on me also, I thought there were a lot of cars that did this, and it was just specific to the setup or look of the vehicle. To think of it my 95 Mustang GT did the same thing, and a lot worse than this car. I don't know, I figured it was just part of owning some cars. But I guess with this being an AWD vehicle and suggested use for bad weather areas, I guess your right, it should be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05USdmGTgUy Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='jim1969']How difficult was the install? Did you also put new rubber on the wheels?[/QUOTE] The wheels are still stock , for the winter, then the bling goes on (ssr professors 18x8). The steering response was greatly improved. The install is SIMPLE. 6 bolts and an allen wrench. Just remember to seperate the center bar from the arms before you bolt down the arms.(saves alot of time) Mike.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 [quote name='05USdmGTgUy']The wheels are still stock , for the winter, then the bling goes on (ssr professors 18x8). The steering response was greatly improved. The install is SIMPLE. 6 bolts and an allen wrench. Just remember to seperate the center bar from the arms before you bolt down the arms.(saves alot of time) Mike....[/QUOTE]Make sure you post pictures of those rims when the time comes! :D I'm really, really interested to see how they look. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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