danny1987 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I’m thinking about buying a na areotop but it’s going to be sitting on my drive all year round as I don’t have a garage, all I want to know is are they prone to leaking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra geordie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I’m thinking about buying a na areotop but it’s going to be sitting on my drive all year round as I don’t have a garage, all I want to know is are they prone to leaking? yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny1987 Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 If I got a car cover would it stop it leaking, or will it cause another problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra geordie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 If I got a car cover would it stop it leaking, or will it cause another problem? depends on the aerotop and the condition of seals etc, some are prone to deteriorate though? but if fitted properly and seals intact it shouldnt be a problem dont like covers on cars...........no reason, just like i dont like pooches in handbags?! ignore me anyway am the female half and we just gutted we had to settle for a hardtop!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have an aero and it dont leak at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 No problems with my aerotop either, and that's outside all year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowyowl123 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Ditto here.Keep the rubbers clean and smear with vaseline though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Wheres the N/A aerotop your thinking of getting? Is this incase the one at browns isnt what you want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Mine leaks only when its torrential rain and not when driving. I used to use a cover but i found when it was blowing about it was scratching the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra geordie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) yeah like my missus said , fitting properly makes a difference as opposed to quickly whipping the roof back on , careful time and patience putting in on right so a lot of the time it depends if you tighten those roof bolts in sequential order ..TIGHT ...but mine did leak a little because the roof was nipped a bit on the edge at the rear which didnt help and the seals were showing signs of wear (bought in that condition unfortunatley ) ...generally they shouldnt leak , and like Snowyowl123 says , use the vaseline trick to keep the rubber seals healthy , helps deter wear and weathering and helps lineing it up and gives a better seal when putting the roof back on . I one day hope to trade in my hard top n/a and put the cash difference towards another Aero , but a single turbo this time , would like to make it a manual transmission also , .....one can dream ! but am happy i got the best hard top for the price I paid which will more than do for now.. Edited August 23, 2009 by supra geordie grammer ammendment (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 The best stuff to use is silicone lubricant thinly wiped over the rubbers. That will preserve the material much more effectively than vaseline, which I think does corrode the rubber over time. IIRC, of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra geordie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 even better AndrewOW.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstretch Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Mine has never leaked. Every time i wash the car i spray the seals with halfords silicone spray - keeps em like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 No leaks on mine, as others have said, keep your rubbers in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Halfords sell silicone/rubber seal conditioner. Its usually in the Motorbike section, in an orange or yellow can. Spray it on all the rubber seals and leave it to soak in for a few hours, plumps all the rubber back up and fills in any cracks or splits. Used it on my old MR2 T-Bar and it never leaked again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I had all this with the S2000 as they are prone to leak through the seals where the door meets the windscreen. Advise was to never use vaseline, and use a proper silicone lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 yep vasalene over time will rot the rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny1987 Posted August 24, 2009 Author Share Posted August 24, 2009 Apart from the risk of leaks, are there any other drawbacks/disadvantages to owning an aerotop over a hardtop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Apart from the risk of leaks, are there any other drawbacks/disadvantages to owning an aerotop over a hardtop? Except for handling the extra attention, especially from young ladies, then no not really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Apart from the risk of leaks, are there any other drawbacks/disadvantages to owning an aerotop over a hardtop? They are a bit floppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny1987 Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thank you for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfking Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 mine never leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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