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07-12-2006, 09:26 AM
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Real Name: K-Fack
Location: Milton, WI
Hybrids: 2007 Camry Hybrid - White
Posts: 22
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Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
Got to drive the TCH for the first time in the rain yesterday and noticed that when getting out of the car you have to make sure not to get your pants leg wet or dirty from water that collects on the outer part of door sill.
Just wondering if others have noticed this also. Kind of a pain and I am going to ask the dealer about it, can only imagine the response I am going to get. But it seems like there should be some sort of weather striping or other material used to keep water from collecting there. Even if they had sloped the metal it would make it so the water does not collect there.
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07-12-2006, 10:28 AM
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2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Hybrids: 2007 Camry Hybrid
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
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Originally Posted by 12punch
Got to drive the TCH for the first time in the rain yesterday and noticed that when getting out of the car you have to make sure not to get your pants leg wet or dirty from water that collects on the outer part of door sill.
Just wondering if others have noticed this also. Kind of a pain and I am going to ask the dealer about it, can only imagine the response I am going to get. But it seems like there should be some sort of weather striping or other material used to keep water from collecting there. Even if they had sloped the metal it would make it so the water does not collect there.
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I have driven thru downpours and have never seen the problem you describe. Sounds like the water isn't able to drain off. The dealer should be able to identify the problem. Is it on all doors or just one?
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07-12-2006, 10:37 AM
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HSD Organic Interface
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Real Name: Andy
Location: Toronto, ON
Hybrids: 2007 TCH
Posts: 543
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
It's because the paint is new the water beads nicely in this area. Once the paint wears in a bit the water won't bead anymore so less water to get picked up by pant legs. Just remember not to wax this little area or the water will bead again.
The Toyota Canada web site offers "Door Sill Protectors" which may also help this as well as protect the paint in this area. I don't know if Toyota US sells these or not. I thought they were kind of expensive so didn't bother myself so not exactly sure what they are made of...
 Two climate control systems, one inside and the other at the tailpipe.
2007 Camry Hybrid (in service June 2006)
FE: 6.77L/100km (34.8 mpg) over 37750km (23450mi)
75% city - Ave trip 20 min - 2 Winters
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07-12-2006, 12:30 PM
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HSD Organic Interface
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Real Name: Andy
Location: Toronto, ON
Hybrids: 2007 TCH
Posts: 543
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
Had another look, the door sill protectors only cover the plastic, but they do add a neat "Camry" graphic to the car's entry. Anyone actually have these to show what they really look like. Here's a drawing showing them (poorly) in the car...
http://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fil...9/doorsill.jpg
Two climate control systems, one inside and the other at the tailpipe.
2007 Camry Hybrid (in service June 2006)
FE: 6.77L/100km (34.8 mpg) over 37750km (23450mi)
75% city - Ave trip 20 min - 2 Winters
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07-12-2006, 02:25 PM
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Enthusiast
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Real Name: K-Fack
Location: Milton, WI
Hybrids: 2007 Camry Hybrid - White
Posts: 22
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
Took a picture of where the water is collecting. May show up more due to my car being Super White.
http://www.greenhybrid.com/share/fil...8/DSC00672.JPG
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07-12-2006, 05:59 PM
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Camry Hybrid Owner
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Real Name: Steve
Location: Elyria, Ohio
Hybrids: Camry
Posts: 30
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
Same with my Jasper Pearl. Dirty water in the door threshold.
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07-12-2006, 06:09 PM
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Olde Farte
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Real Name: Rod
Location: Loveland, Colorado
Hybrids: 2007 Toyota Camry
Posts: 86
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
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Originally Posted by 12punch
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Yep - mine does exaclty the same thing. Looks like a design flaw to me. 
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07-12-2006, 06:43 PM
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Active Enthusiast
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Location: NJ
Hybrids: 07 Camry Hybrid - Mag Gray/Ash:CQ,NV,LA,SR,CF,P2 (6/24/06)
Posts: 56
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
Another problem with the car in the rain is that the roof channels aren't that good when it comes to diverting water when you open the door or window. For the first week I had the car it rained every day and when I would open the door to get in the water would just dump onto the seat. Also when I got to work and rolled down the window to show my ID the water would just pour right in. I'm kind of used to it though because my last commuter car (a Taurus) did the same thing.
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07-12-2006, 07:32 PM
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Pretty Darn Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Tacoma, WA
Hybrids: 07 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Posts: 365
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
This is something I've seen on all my cars with a threshold. It's more pronounced on the TCH because it's so blinkin wide compared to other cars. It appears to be a foam filled plastic gizmo, by the way, not metal.
Not just Super White...Super Duper White...
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07-12-2006, 08:05 PM
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Re: Dirty water sitting on door threshold when it rains
Hmm...maybe I should consider getting those side window wind deflectors.
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