Boot Lid and Rain...

Martin Keene · 19-08-2005, 16:00

When I open the boot on my vRS and it is wet, I always end up covering the parcel shelf supports with water. Is there a method of opening (really slowly or really fast) that stops this happening, or do I have to carry a towel around to mop up the water?

JRHartley · 19-08-2005, 16:12

I always use my hand to wipe the water off the bodywork part of the hatch before opening it. I find most of the water congregates on this when raining as its horizontal and a quick wipe across the panel (if its not too dirty) gets shut of most of the water..then open slowly to about 1ft open and let the water run onto the sides of the pillars rather than opening it fully and it running up the windscreen and into the car.

Still a bit of a design oversight and begging for some aftermarket clip on guttering type thingy.

rich1068 · 19-08-2005, 16:13

Welcome to a very exclusive club

It's a 'feature' you know.

And in answer to your question, I'm afraid it's the towel option.

Martin Keene · 19-08-2005, 16:21

Bugger... I hoped it was just me, better dig a towel out then

Cheers Guys.

On the subject of boot lids, anybody know how mach the latter rear wiper arm costs? It's a sight better looking than mine...

vRSNutter · 19-08-2005, 16:30

I find it best to open it part way and let the water run off into the gutter bits around the hatch first

rich1068 · 19-08-2005, 16:42

It's sod's law really. The amount of water that pours into the boot is directly related to how well maintained your car is. Keep it nicely waxed and the water fills your speakers, wash the thing every six months with Fairy liquid and you probably wouldn't have a problem

Leeboy · 19-08-2005, 20:52

Some Briskoda members have made the recommendation of applying a bead of clear silicone bathroom sealant in the channel that is the bootlid metal work and the bottom edge of the rear screen, because this fills with water when it rains and as you lift up the lid, the collected water drains out of both sides and into your boot! Doh!! I haven't done this personally because to get a good finish with these sealants you need to be quite expert - find yourself and experienced bathroom or window fitter for the job!

Alternatively, open the boot, lift it about 12 inches, wait for the majority to drain then accept that you will still get the contents of the boot moderately wet. Of course if you run a WRC rear wing aswell, this doubles the volume of potential flood water.

Lee

jason · 19-08-2005, 21:48

i've fitted a gutter along the inside of the car to catch it.it then discharges on to back seat passenger to shut her up,6 years old and back seat driving already

**delcac** · 19-08-2005, 22:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeboy

Of course if you run a WRC rear wing aswell, this doubles the volume of potential flood water.

Lee

Tell me about it.

mattstimpson · 20-08-2005, 23:31

ive got a spoiler fitted to the of my window, thinking about it now, that must stop all the rain coming in cos i never have that problem.

Skodacious · 20-08-2005, 23:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSNutter

I find it best to open it part way and let the water run off into the gutter bits around the hatch first

That's what I do too

19-08-2005, 16:00	#1
Martin Keene Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peterborough Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Boot Lid and Rain... When I open the boot on my vRS and it is wet, I always end up covering the parcel shelf supports with water. Is there a method of opening (really slowly or really fast) that stops this happening, or do I have to carry a towel around to mop up the water?

19-08-2005, 16:12	#2
JRHartley Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west Posts: 2,009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	I always use my hand to wipe the water off the bodywork part of the hatch before opening it. I find most of the water congregates on this when raining as its horizontal and a quick wipe across the panel (if its not too dirty) gets shut of most of the water..then open slowly to about 1ft open and let the water run onto the sides of the pillars rather than opening it fully and it running up the windscreen and into the car. Still a bit of a design oversight and begging for some aftermarket clip on guttering type thingy. __________________ I'm a celebrity...... Get me out of here !!!

19-08-2005, 16:13	#3
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Welcome to a very exclusive club It's a 'feature' you know. And in answer to your question, I'm afraid it's the towel option. __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

19-08-2005, 16:30	#5
vRSNutter Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 122 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I find it best to open it part way and let the water run off into the gutter bits around the hatch first __________________ "Your Kung Fu is weak" Forge D.V + Kahn RS-S 18"

19-08-2005, 16:42	#6
rich1068 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: North Posts: 2,709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's sod's law really. The amount of water that pours into the boot is directly related to how well maintained your car is. Keep it nicely waxed and the water fills your speakers, wash the thing every six months with Fairy liquid and you probably wouldn't have a problem __________________ Rich. Skoda Octavia RS

19-08-2005, 16:21	#4
Martin Keene Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Peterborough Posts: 202 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bugger... I hoped it was just me, better dig a towel out then Cheers Guys. On the subject of boot lids, anybody know how mach the latter rear wiper arm costs? It's a sight better looking than mine...

19-08-2005, 20:52	#7
Leeboy Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,187 Thanks: 11 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Some Briskoda members have made the recommendation of applying a bead of clear silicone bathroom sealant in the channel that is the bootlid metal work and the bottom edge of the rear screen, because this fills with water when it rains and as you lift up the lid, the collected water drains out of both sides and into your boot! Doh!! I haven't done this personally because to get a good finish with these sealants you need to be quite expert - find yourself and experienced bathroom or window fitter for the job! Alternatively, open the boot, lift it about 12 inches, wait for the majority to drain then accept that you will still get the contents of the boot moderately wet. Of course if you run a WRC rear wing aswell, this doubles the volume of potential flood water. Lee __________________ Lee Want to be carbon-neutral while driving? Hold your breath!

19-08-2005, 21:48	#8
jason Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: shropshire Posts: 1,936 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	i've fitted a gutter along the inside of the car to catch it.it then discharges on to back seat passenger to shut her up,6 years old and back seat driving already __________________ louder than war

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