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condensation in the car
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:17 am
by r055
took the lotus to work today. It has been sitting in the drive for a few weeks with the showercap on.
got in, and it was absolutely soaking. There was condensation dripping from the softtop.
Is there anything i can do/ techniques to stop that happening? Leave windows open slightly for a constant flow of air?
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:28 am
by Rich H
Not leave the car for weeks?
I'm going to have the same problem...
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:34 am
by tut
Same prob after a couple of days with either the soft top or the showercap on, especially with a heavy frost.
tut
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:53 am
by GregR
Think yourself lucky you're not chiselling ice from the inside of the windscreen!
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:24 am
by Kev
GregR wrote:Think yourself lucky you're not chiselling ice from the inside of the windscreen!
That drives me nuts!!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:48 am
by tuscan_thunder
http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/ ... arage!6197
(link doesn't work due to the exclamation mark - dunno how to fix it! copying and pasting works though)
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:49 am
by craigs135s
Speak nice to my mum and see if she will let you leave it her garage
Cheers
C
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:59 pm
by woody
craigs135s wrote:Speak nice to my mum and see if she will let you leave it her garage
Cheers
C
Now its not everyday you get an offer like that
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:29 pm
by craigs135s
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:32 pm
by Andy
Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:36 pm
by Shug
Andy wrote:Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?
Not if he's leaving it with just the showercape on
Although I can't imagine he did that.
What about leaving a multipack of tampons open inside? Wick up moisture and persuade any theiving gits that they'd not only have to deal with the alarm and immobiliser, but PMT too!
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:40 pm
by GregR
Shug wrote:Andy wrote:Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?
Not if he's leaving it with just the showercape on
Although I can't imagine he did that.
What about leaving a multipack of tampons open inside? Wick up moisture and persuade any theiving gits that they'd not only have to deal with the alarm and immobiliser, but PMT too!
I worry about you sometimes mate..
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:52 pm
by BiggestNizzy
A bag of dried peas work fantastic for picking up moisture, ladies only in the car
works in your salt shaker too
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:56 pm
by craigs135s
Shug wrote:Andy wrote:Should the shower cap not be supported off the soft top to stop the water penetrating, just like keeping the flysheet of a tent off the inner?
Not if he's leaving it with just the showercape on
Although I can't imagine he did that.
What about leaving a multipack of tampons open inside? Wick up moisture and persuade any theiving gits that they'd not only have to deal with the alarm and immobiliser, but PMT too!
You are a strange one Shug!!!!
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 5:06 pm
by Pedro
Hey r055,
This looks great, if you have a big enough drive.
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/Stor ... ductId=396
I think a breathable cover is best as it lets the moisture out, rather than trap it, (which causes rust).
Cheers,
Pete