OK I've about had it!!
I have a 2000 Miata and any time there is a hard rain overnight, I get in the car in the morning to find a gallon or more water standing in the driver's side footwell. Some have suggested cleaning the "drains" but I can't figure exactly what I'm supposed to be doing with this... is there a drawing or some instructions somewhere to talk about cleaning the drains specifically or do I need to just go buy a shop manual? I have the "aquarium brushes" but they won't possibly fit into the slot at the bottom rear edge of the front fender where I presume the "drain" is...
Looks like the rain is coming in through the joint at the top of the windshield header, at the corner where the door/window edge mates with the top and window header. I can see light through this spot when the top is latched. Tightening the latch doesn't help, seems it's probably just an issue with the design of the top and the flexibility of the window frame that allows this place to leak. Looks like there's a "gutter" there that I presume is trying to duct water away from the interior. Problem is I have to park my car on a hill and water dripping in here would miss this "gutter" and I'm sure that's how it's getting into the car.
So...
#1 will cleaning the "drains" help, and if so, how do I do that... where are they, how do I get to them?
#2 can I get this corner of the top to seal so it doesn't let water in anyway?
Thanks!
-josh