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chezplatypus · 11-20-2015, 10:24 AM

Wasn't totally sure where to put this, but for those that drive their cars during the winter - When it's cold and you go to open your door, 1. How's your weather sealing holding up? I had to get something out of my car this morning and the window just peeled away from it, sounded awful. and 2. The power window motor... it didn't lower the window when I opened it. There wasn't even any ice on the outside of the window, apparently just at the seal.

Is this a common issue during the winter?

Tcoat · 11-20-2015, 10:32 AM

Yes. More of an issue with the 13s and early 14s.
There are a couple of TSBs that address it though. I had them done and never had an issue even when there was loads of ice.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1389643313

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1409711423

chezplatypus · 11-20-2015, 11:01 AM

Cool, thanks Tcoat! Figured you'd be the one to know!

radroach · 11-21-2015, 01:24 PM

These cars don't hold up well to snow and ice. Last year after an ice storm I couldn't get in my car for two days, was afraid to pry open the door because afraid I'd break something.

This winter I'm buying a snow / ice cover for my windshield / wipers / and side mirrors:

windshield: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/SnowOFF-Windshield-Cover-Shade-Protector/dp/B00RKR7QFS"]Amazon.com: SnowOFF Car Windshield Snow Cover & Sun Shade Protector Kit for Cars & CRVs: Automotive[/ame]

mirrors: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/SnowOFF-Windshield-Cover-Shade-Protector/dp/B00RKR7QFS"]Amazon.com: SnowOFF Car Windshield Snow Cover & Sun Shade Protector Kit for Cars & CRVs: Automotive[/ame]

And I also have a pretty good technique for doors. Masking tape and a little plastic bubble wrap (easier to handle than seran wrap) kept ice from covering my entire driver's side window and also from from getting in the door gap. Just be wary that masking tape will leave residue behind.

NLS8520 · 11-23-2015, 07:42 PM

You should consider applying a product like 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick Gummi Pflege, it withstands cold temperatures so your doors do not freeze against the rubber seals.

Maritime Storm · 11-30-2015, 05:14 PM

Silicone Spray the door seals will prevent the door freezing to them. I had the belt mouldings and seal replaced under the TSB mentioned last year, immediate end to the window freezing issue.

Tcoat · 11-30-2015, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radroach

These cars don't hold up well to snow and ice. Last year after an ice storm I couldn't get in my car for two days, was afraid to pry open the door because afraid I'd break something.

This winter I'm buying a snow / ice cover for my windshield / wipers / and side mirrors:

windshield: Amazon.com: SnowOFF Car Windshield Snow Cover & Sun Shade Protector Kit for Cars & CRVs: Automotive

mirrors: Amazon.com: SnowOFF Car Windshield Snow Cover & Sun Shade Protector Kit for Cars & CRVs: Automotive

And I also have a pretty good technique for doors. Masking tape and a little plastic bubble wrap (easier to handle than seran wrap) kept ice from covering my entire driver's side window and also from from getting in the door gap. Just be wary that masking tape will leave residue behind.

"These cars" stand up to ice and snow just as well as any new car.
Frameless windows freeze to the door frame sometimes, yes. But they do that on all of them not just these.

11-20-2015, 10:24 AM	#1
chezplatypus Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 9300 miles, auto trans Location: St. Cloud, MN Posts: 54 Thanks: 8 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Iced Windows? Wasn't totally sure where to put this, but for those that drive their cars during the winter - When it's cold and you go to open your door, 1. How's your weather sealing holding up? I had to get something out of my car this morning and the window just peeled away from it, sounded awful. and 2. The power window motor... it didn't lower the window when I opened it. There wasn't even any ice on the outside of the window, apparently just at the seal. Is this a common issue during the winter?

11-20-2015, 10:32 AM	#2
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,294 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Yes. More of an issue with the 13s and early 14s. There are a couple of TSBs that address it though. I had them done and never had an issue even when there was loads of ice. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1389643313 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1409711423 __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

11-23-2015, 07:42 PM	#5
NLS8520 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: N/A Location: US Posts: 273 Thanks: 319 Thanked 188 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should consider applying a product like 1Z Einszett Rubber Care Stick Gummi Pflege, it withstands cold temperatures so your doors do not freeze against the rubber seals. Last edited by NLS8520; 11-30-2015 at 05:23 PM.

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radroach Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: car Location: usa Posts: 2,162 Thanks: 1,028 Thanked 867 Times in 530 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	These cars don't hold up well to snow and ice. Last year after an ice storm I couldn't get in my car for two days, was afraid to pry open the door because afraid I'd break something. This winter I'm buying a snow / ice cover for my windshield / wipers / and side mirrors: windshield: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/SnowOFF-Windshield-Cover-Shade-Protector/dp/B00RKR7QFS"]Amazon.com: SnowOFF Car Windshield Snow Cover & Sun Shade Protector Kit for Cars & CRVs: Automotive[/ame] mirrors: [ame="http://www.amazon.com/SnowOFF-Windshield-Cover-Shade-Protector/dp/B00RKR7QFS"]Amazon.com: SnowOFF Car Windshield Snow Cover & Sun Shade Protector Kit for Cars & CRVs: Automotive[/ame] And I also have a pretty good technique for doors. Masking tape and a little plastic bubble wrap (easier to handle than seran wrap) kept ice from covering my entire driver's side window and also from from getting in the door gap. Just be wary that masking tape will leave residue behind.

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