Keeping the MX5 dry

[EV11NED]

Hi,

Just picked up my MX5 and had a great day blasting round.

Only question for now is, how do I keep the cabin de-humidified? My mate suggested cat litter??!!

All suggestions gratefully received.

[NDNDNDND]

I've used these in the past:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Small-space-dehumidifier-b...

Not very powerful, but they can help.

If you're having problems with moisture, check your drain tubes behind the seats - there's a little hopper underneath a flap of carpet at your shoulder which ducts water from the gutter down and out the bottom of the car. Shove a length of electrical flex down them (carefully - you don't want to dislodge the rubber pipe) and clean out any blockage. Repeat regularly.

Check your door seals too, they may allow a little water past. They can be adjusted, if necessary, by pulling off the rubber and sliding little metal catches underneath. However, if there's a good consistent contact with the glass, leave alone. You can smear vaseline on the rubbers where the glass touches, which has worked wonders for my car, but the neighbours might look at you funny.

[MX-5 Lazza]

As above, they should stay dry. If the windows are fogging up on the inside that indicates there is water in the car somewhere. Check under the carpets behind and in front of both seats and down by your feet. Also check in the boot in the wells both sides. If you find any dampness then it could be a number of things; drain tubes, rear light seals, window to hood seals, cracked or shrunk hood...

[SmilerFTM]

I've not really had a problem in mine, the windscreen is always clear when I get in, it's only once I start breathing on it the screen gets misted up. I did have a problem in my previous car and bought something off the web which I just left under the drivers seat, I'll try and find what it was after I finish work as it worked a treat