Potential design flaw with factory rear suspension? (WATER in boot area)

[Lonewolf]

^^^^Look at the detail on that pic! I can see every bit of dust, dirt, and grime!

[oops86]

Huh. My car has the rubber grommets underneath my car but not in my trunk above the struts. Looks like I'm calling the dealer tomorrow.

[|-Goku-|]

Looking at the plug for above the strut. Wonder if dealers will argue about it. And not install it

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by |-Goku-|

Looking at the plug for above the strut. Wonder if dealers will argue about it. And not install it

I dont have them installed nor were they in the glove box. I didnt see those plugs listed in the PDI document either.

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by nix

This is one of the more confusing threads I've read in a while. There are two separate discussions going on (subframe tow holes/plugs and boot strut top holes/plugs).

+1. This is a confusing thread. What I don't understand is why do we need a plug for the struct top hole if its inside the trunk? How does water get in there? Did anybody picked up their car with that plug already in place?

[|-Goku-|]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

I dont have them installed nor were they in the glove box. I didnt see those plugs listed in the PDI document either.

Me either. I think they just used some that fit.

[MY13FRS]

My car and others I spoke with didn't come with plugs in the trunk. But if water does indeed seep in there, why would you want to plug it up so the water can't evaporate? That would cause more problem I would think.

[Bonburner]

Originally Posted by MY13FRS

My car and others I spoke with didn't come with plugs in the trunk. But if water does indeed seep in there, why would you want to plug it up so the water can't evaporate? That would cause more problem I would think.

You plug it up so that water doesn't come In the trunk in the first place

[dyim]

Originally Posted by R8

Anyone know if this sorta dealer-intsllaled plug checklist item is common for other car makes and models? Or this something specific for the twins?

Honda odyssey has it. My 2006 has the exact looking oblong plugs in the glove box that was installed long after the PDI when I ask the dealer what they are for.

[jurjurson]

Originally Posted by WTF

OK, so we installed coilovers today, and the garage noticed that the rear shock top on both sides was wet..

The only explanation is it is coming in from UNDER the car, in the wheel well.

It has been raining here, but not flash flood storming or anything crazy.

What I am concerned about is the implications of even small amounts of water finding their way into the boot, it could lead to mould, humidity in the car, weird smells, damage to amplifiers or other such things that dont like humid areas.

Now when I say water, we arent talking about pools of water in the boot, but there was a very noticeable amount on the strut top, which bolts in from inside the car/boot space. Just above the strut top appears to be a hole around 1.5 inches in diameter that is perfect for adjustable strut dampers (no doubt that is what it's for).. But considering the factory strut somehow allows water to get into this hole, it could potentially vapourise inside the car on a hot day, or be the cause of nasty smells if you end up driving over filthy water.

Maybe it's not a big deal, but to me it seems like a pretty average design flaw, whereby they could have simply put a grommet/stopper in there, or a splash guard to stop water collecting up in there.

Here is a picture of the strut top, with water on it (most of the water had run off at this point, but you can actually see a bubble along the top edge here):



It is also important to note that this wetness was only after 20km of driving on damp roads, it wasnt pouring rain or driving through huge puddles.

Here is a pic of the area where this water could potentially get itself into the cabin.






I know I am being picky here, and maybe it's no big deal, but it seems a little strange that there is an area where a pool of water can collect up and end up inside the car in some way (obviously its not going to splash in, but I guess it just seems cheap?

Obviously for people such as myself who has already changed out the factory struts, I'll have a hole there anyway for the adjuster knob, but I am surprised there's no rubber hat on there from factory (like all the plugs in the firewall etc)? Or is my car missing a part?

Thoughts?

gunna rust during winter time, with all the salt on the roads. Got to get plugs!!!

[Hielor]

Just picked my car up on Monday. Looks like the dealer did install the tow hook grommets/plugs, but I do have the circular holes above the strut tops. I'll swing by the dealer tomorrow and see about that plug listed in this thread.

[Reflex]

I read through the entire thread and I'm still confused... Just for confirmation, There are 4 holes that should be plugged in, right? 2 that can be found by taking out the interior of the trunk, and 2 that can be found by looking above the rear wheels of the car?

Just want to make sure so I know what to go my dealership about.

[serial gixxer]

2 holes in trunk above the rear struts (1 each side) and 2 underneath the car in front of the rear wheels (1 each side).

[ft86Fan]

Like others have said, this is one confusing thread. Regarding the 2 holes in the trunk above the rear struts, is there even a plug made for them? Did ANYBODY picked up their cars with these plugs already in their car? Thanks.