Trying to stop water coming in

Taxi 219 · 04-07-2008, 19:31

By fitting these:

?koda Accessories

Every time i have the window open slightly when its raining i always get a flood of water coming in and soaking the top of the doorcard in side and also my arm.(i know shut the window but fresh air is always better)
Would these help the problem or just look odd?
Does anyone else have this problem?

sebulbus · 04-07-2008, 23:15

You can get away with 1-2 inches open window using those, but they look bad. My dad has those on his car, and I'd gladly rip them off.

Funky Monkey · 05-07-2008, 00:11

I find the same thing annoying too. I would not fit the deflectors cos i think they look awful. imo

little jack · 05-07-2008, 06:28

£37 for a dry arm? buy some kitchen roll instead. p.s they look awful..lol

tdirob · 05-07-2008, 06:37

they might help, but they look horrible.

_ZS_ · 05-07-2008, 14:32

They make your car look like a taxi cab. Oh, hang on.

They do work well - I don't mind them, but a lot of other people hate the look of them.

Taxi 219 · 05-07-2008, 18:58

I must admit they do look cack.
Any other MK2 owners get water come in like this when it rains?

DanceMaster · 06-07-2008, 16:57

Yes...exactly the same problem...drips onto the window switch panel.

Fitted a set of deflectors from Skoda and it solved the problem...don't look too bad .. imo.

Taxi 219 · 06-07-2008, 19:43

Are they a DIY fit?
How do they actually fit on?

Gizmo68 · 06-07-2008, 20:45

I have had them on a truck and yes they do a great job, the window can be down to the bottom of the deflector without rain coming in.
They are a simple DIY fit, there are types that bolt on (not those by the look of it) stick on with sticky foam - this is what the Skoda ones would do at a guess, or just fit behind the window rubber.

DanceMaster · 06-07-2008, 20:49

Yes DIY...A super sticky 3M strip that fits to the door frame. The deflectors are a smokey brown colour.

I will be putting some upto date pics on the site soon, as I have fitted a Shark Fin (fantastic reception) and this week will be getting a tailgate spoiler fitted.

Taxi 219 · 06-07-2008, 20:53

Ok cheers guys

Tomo1971 · 06-07-2008, 23:23

I dont think they look too bad but would be colour (of the car) dependant me thinks. I saw them on a 57 plate Jag a few days ago............

Steve

Taxi 219 · 07-07-2008, 03:10

Well iam in 2 minds to do it or not.
My car is Metallic Flamenco Red so would be very noticeable i think so this is whats putting me off.They are not exactly discreet things

Maybe just put up with the rain coming in.My Mk1 never done this.

04-07-2008, 19:31	#1
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Trying to stop water coming in By fitting these: ?koda Accessories Every time i have the window open slightly when its raining i always get a flood of water coming in and soaking the top of the doorcard in side and also my arm.(i know shut the window but fresh air is always better) Would these help the problem or just look odd? Does anyone else have this problem? __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

04-07-2008, 23:15	#2
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 536 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in You can get away with 1-2 inches open window using those, but they look bad. My dad has those on his car, and I'd gladly rip them off. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

05-07-2008, 00:11	#3
Funky Monkey Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4 Members Car: Octavia Vrs 2008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in I find the same thing annoying too. I would not fit the deflectors cos i think they look awful. imo

05-07-2008, 06:28	#4
little jack Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 83 Members Car: Octy 2 Sport with 177 bhp nice... Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in £37 for a dry arm? buy some kitchen roll instead. p.s they look awful..lol __________________ When the flag drops the bullsh*t stops

05-07-2008, 06:37	#5
tdirob Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wrexham Posts: 1,193 Members Car: Golf GT TDi Thanks: 25 Thanked 34 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in they might help, but they look horrible. __________________ Golf GT TDI - Standard (at the minute)

05-07-2008, 14:32	#6
_ZS_ Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dundonald, nr Belfast Posts: 193 Members Car: Vectra 1.8VVT SRi Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in They make your car look like a taxi cab. Oh, hang on. They do work well - I don't mind them, but a lot of other people hate the look of them. __________________ 2008 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 1.8VVT, 140hp of pure tarmac ripping power. Vectra owner and driver by night, Octavia driver by day...

05-07-2008, 18:58	#7
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in I must admit they do look cack. Any other MK2 owners get water come in like this when it rains? __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

06-07-2008, 16:57	#8
DanceMaster Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 14 Members Car: Octavia vRS Estate Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Trying to stop water coming in Yes...exactly the same problem...drips onto the window switch panel. Fitted a set of deflectors from Skoda and it solved the problem...don't look too bad .. imo.

06-07-2008, 19:43	#9
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in Are they a DIY fit? How do they actually fit on? __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

06-07-2008, 20:45	#10
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,276 Members Car: Superb Comfort 1.9 TDi 130 Thanks: 16 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in I have had them on a truck and yes they do a great job, the window can be down to the bottom of the deflector without rain coming in. They are a simple DIY fit, there are types that bolt on (not those by the look of it) stick on with sticky foam - this is what the Skoda ones would do at a guess, or just fit behind the window rubber.

06-07-2008, 20:49	#11
DanceMaster Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 14 Members Car: Octavia vRS Estate Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Trying to stop water coming in Yes DIY...A super sticky 3M strip that fits to the door frame. The deflectors are a smokey brown colour. I will be putting some upto date pics on the site soon, as I have fitted a Shark Fin (fantastic reception) and this week will be getting a tailgate spoiler fitted.

06-07-2008, 20:53	#12
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in Ok cheers guys __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

06-07-2008, 23:23	#13
Tomo1971 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 589 Members Car: Octy MkII vRS TDi Thanks: 13 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in I dont think they look too bad but would be colour (of the car) dependant me thinks. I saw them on a 57 plate Jag a few days ago............ Steve __________________ My Car - 2007 Octavia vRS TDI in Diamond Silver-Cruise Control-Parking Sensors-Light Assisit/Auto Wipers-Bluetooth-Jumbo Pack For Work - 2004 Landrover Freelander TD4 Commercial - Owned and run by me Something for Weekend - My Bed

07-07-2008, 03:10	#14
Taxi 219 Not anymore Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 2,245 Members Car: Octavia TDi 2006 Thanks: 107 Thanked 111 Times in 108 Posts	Re: Trying to stop water coming in Well iam in 2 minds to do it or not. My car is Metallic Flamenco Red so would be very noticeable i think so this is whats putting me off.They are not exactly discreet things Maybe just put up with the rain coming in.My Mk1 never done this. __________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente-Debadged-Metallic Flamenco Red DMF Reqiured soon Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack-Diamond Silver Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX- Red Paul I only live for GTA IV

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