A downpour in the coupe?

[rj35pj]

I'm trying to think ahead and wondering if I am parked at a motel and get caught in a downpour will I have to bail out my coupe. I have used the peel and stick sound deadner that seems very similar to the stuff I see used on the home improvement shows for water proof flashing.
What have others done to prevent or reduce the chance of this happening. I have always just parked my streetrod and didn't worry about the weather but this is different in the coupe. Is a car cover recommended in times of bad weather? Or some other idea?
I would appreciate all input both usefull or if you want to poke fun go ahead. :)

[tirod]

Windows?

From what I see in the build manual, the Coupe doesn't have much in the way of a problem. Back hatch weatherstripping, of course, windows and how they seal, the windshield, about it.

From what I read it's really about splash at speed coming past the firewall and fenderwells. All the kits deal with that in different ways, vertically, the Coupe has the advantage. No big hole over the seats where a roof belongs.

[Russ Thompson]

I recommend a car cover if the car is just sitting in the rain. I have one for the roadster that is that lightweight water shedding stuff and just love it. It sheds 98%of the water and folds up very small and I plan on getting one for the coupe.
If your driving your going to have some leaks no matter how well you seal it up, just look at the side windows and the rear brake scoops. :-) I have driven mine, which is sealed very well, in a mild rain for about 60 miles and it did pretty well, only had a bit of water on the floors behind the seats.
The worst area in y opinion is the rear tire/rear side panel section. Big tires are going to throw a lot of water up and some is going to run down the inside of the rear side panels if you don't seal that area. I silicone a close cell pool noodle up in there and it seems to have done the trick. I also sealed the front section of the rear wheel well with a panel.

[DARKPT]

Remember to put your belts in the seat. You can probably make these things watertight, but a good cover will keep you dry.

I bought a cover recommended on this site after our last overnight trip. It's a Noah Custom Car Cover - Fits Chevy Corvette Coupe,C6 2005, and I got it on E-Bay for $232 with free shipping. It fits well and has grommets for securing it against wind.

[68GT500MAN]

Car cover would be my choice to use while parked. When we go on overnight runs I always cover the car at night rain or moon light.
Doug

[Turboguy]

I recommend a car cover if the car is just sitting in the rain. I have one for the roadster that is that lightweight water shedding stuff and just love it. It sheds 98%of the water and folds up very small and I plan on getting one for the coupe.


Russ- may I ask what brand and model cover do you have? Tips on where to buy it?

I need to search for a cover for my MK 3.1 roadster and something that folds up very small would be a BIG bonus. Was it custom fitted for your car? Or is it an off-the-shelf product?

[Russ Thompson]

It's one of the major brands, bought it years ago on a group buy on the ffcars forum. it was custom made to fit roadsters. California Car Covers has one in the same material. It packs really small, smaller then a volleyball.

I'll see if I can find the info on it.