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  1. Dr.G

    Dr.G Karting

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    #1 Dr.G, Jul 14, 2006
    Man.............today I was in a big storm with my "new" 348 TS,.....................and what a BOAT!!!!!!!!! water was puring in BOTH side.........anything that the brotherhood can raccomand to stop that FLOADING?...........other than that,...............WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
    Thank, Daniel I will call you soon for those top parts!!!! LOL
     
  2. GWood355

    GWood355 Karting

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    #2 GWood355, Jul 14, 2006
    Look at all the rubber seals and make sure there are no cracks or breaks in them. This might sound silly but make sure the windows are up completely and that the doors are snug when shut. If all that is good to go then lubricating the rubber seals with armour all should help. Armour all makes a product specifally for rubber seals.

    Hope this helps
    Good Luck

    Dr. G (also)
     
  3. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    #3 Husker, Jul 14, 2006
    Best advice is never drive in the rain. They leak. Anyone who tells you different is a liar.
     
  4. Dr.G

    Dr.G Karting

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    #4 Dr.G, Jul 15, 2006
    Thank you I will try with the armour!! hopefully it will be a little bit better, but the rain it is NOT going to ruin my happines. :eek:)
     
  5. rivee

    rivee F1 Rookie

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    #5 rivee, Jul 15, 2006
    You callin' me a liar Collin, cuz mine don't leak nowhere 'round the winders.
     
  6. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 ernie, Jul 15, 2006
    Yeah, don't drive in the rain.
     
  7. Dr.G

    Dr.G Karting

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    #7 Dr.G, Jul 15, 2006
    Rivee did you put armour all around your top?
    thank you for your time to answer
     
  8. LSU348

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    #8 LSU348, Jul 15, 2006
    Try installing 355 seals on them. They work far better from what I understand.
     
  9. Rod

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    #9 Rod, Jul 16, 2006
    Put the Targa Top back on!!!!Lols
     
  10. Dr.G

    Dr.G Karting

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    #10 Dr.G, Jul 16, 2006
    lsu348 how do you do that?i like the 355 idea!!!
     
  11. chrmer3

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    #11 chrmer3, Jul 16, 2006
    If I remember correctly the TS in 348TS stood for Trouble Sealing?
    ;)
    Put in garage, avoid rain....
    :)
    Chris
     
  12. Benzino

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    #12 Benzino, Jul 16, 2006
    The 348 should NOT be used in the rain...premature death anyone?

    Buy a 4x4 for the rain!
     
  13. Husker

    Husker F1 World Champ

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    #13 Husker, Jul 16, 2006
    Yeah? How often do you drive in the rain out there in Califexico anyway?
     
  14. LSU348

    LSU348 Formula 3

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    #14 LSU348, Jul 16, 2006
    Not sure, I was looking at one that had "355 seals". Local FCA members indicated that was the best sealing option. It is probably a more advanced design dealing with the bad seals on many TSs.

     
  15. Miltonian

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    #15 Miltonian, Jul 16, 2006
    Before going too far with replacing seals, it might be worthwhile to take some measurements across the top opening to see if the "diagonals" are even. Your car might be crooked, and it will never seal properly until it's straightened. Do you know its history?
     
  16. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #16 MDshore348, Jul 16, 2006
    call me a liar then.... i drove mine home 12hrs from montreal , during a mojor storm.dry as a bone.
     
  17. fmomen

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    #17 fmomen, Jul 17, 2006
    Mine leaks from the edge near the targa top. Best policy is not to drive when raining and wash carefully.
     
  18. alfred ko

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    #18 alfred ko, Jul 17, 2006
    My F355 GTS leaks whenever there is a rain before and after I have new seals installed, does not matter whether it is big rain or just a small one. Solution: Don't drive it when it when it rains.
     
  19. Dr.G

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    #19 Dr.G, Jul 17, 2006
    Jeff I have the history all the car from day one!! the car is perfect!! i saw some little damage on the rubber near the window by the front pillar.
    I want to drive this car everyday!!! like i was doing with my old 208 turbo GTB.
    regards
    Giulio
     
  20. Dr.G

    Dr.G Karting

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    #20 Dr.G, Jul 17, 2006
    MD SHORE, can you put a pic of your seals?? just to see how they look.
    THANK YOU very very much
     
  21. rivee

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    #21 rivee, Jul 18, 2006
    Every time it rains = at least 3-4 times/year. But even when I rinse after I wash her with 50lbs pressure from the tap, NO LEAKS!

    Dr. G., What I did do was tighten the top up a little bit by adding some homemade shims under the windshield side of the top fastening brackets. I think I added from 1/16 to 3/32 to each side, which stopped all H2O leaks. It also quieted down some residual wind noise I was getting at higher speeds.
     
  22. Dr.G

    Dr.G Karting

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    #22 Dr.G, Jul 18, 2006
    rivee, which kind of rubber did you use for the homemade shims ?
    thank you for your time!!
    Giulio
     
  23. rivee

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    #23 rivee, Jul 18, 2006
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    They aren't rubber. They are sheet metal shims. I think there are already shims in there you can outline to make new ones.

    Here's a similar picture of one.

    What it does is it pulls the top down a little firmer, because over the years the rubber squishes down and becomes less plyable.
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  24. Dr.G

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    #24 Dr.G, Jul 18, 2006
    Rivee I am going to do it!! that is a wonderful idea!! thanks, I will let you know how it work after my return from Italy, I am going to do the factory tour next week, leaving this friday.
    regards
    Giulio
     
  25. rivee

    rivee F1 Rookie

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    #25 rivee, Jul 20, 2006
    Now you're pissing me off.

    Italy?

    Factory tour?

    Why in the hell would you want to do that?

    LOL
     

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