Dirty sock smell

Originally Posted by CSGLEON I have had my z for about 2 months now. after a few rains i have noticed my car smells moldy kinda like dirty socks when

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

I have had my z for about 2 months now. after a few rains i have noticed my car smells moldy kinda like dirty socks when i get in it.

As others have suggested, your carpet/padding probably has some mold/mildew growing in it.

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Originally Posted by CSGLEON

the other day it rained in the morning and mid day i rolled down my windows for a couple minutes to let the heat out. when i rolled them back up the windows had water all over them. so im guessing water is going down inside the doors and is molding. that is the only thing i can fiqure.

That's normal for the 370Z. As long as the water is not staying in the door, it shouldn't be a problem. Check the drain. If the water is not draining, that could allow mold to flourish.

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