do you fit the door rubbers in that small channel on my lc 2 door. Am i going mad the rubber looks way too large for the original slot is there an easy way to do it ? Any adsvise would be appreciatted ...Cheers in advance
lc 2 door door rubbers rare spares
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Posted 23 June 2007 - 10:40 PM
Not sure if this question is in the right spot but how the hell do you fit the door rubbers in that small channel on my lc 2 door. Am i going mad the rubber looks way too large for the original slot is there an easy way to do it ? Any adsvise would be appreciatted ...Cheers in advance
do you fit the door rubbers in that small channel on my lc 2 door. Am i going mad the rubber looks way too large for the original slot is there an easy way to do it ? Any adsvise would be appreciatted ...Cheers in advance
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Posted 23 June 2007 - 11:04 PM
KY? 
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 01:51 AM
There was a thread in here somewhere about it.Don't think whatever that spray stuff from Rares Spares was called KY lol.
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 11:09 AM
yep , its rubber magic in a can.
According to RS the rubbers are "OK , but we sell this stuff in a can. Spray it on and you might get your doors to close..."
According to RS the rubbers are "OK , but we sell this stuff in a can. Spray it on and you might get your doors to close..."
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 12:01 PM
the rubbers are a really bad fit. most people who fit them end up with damage on the doors from trying to close them.
be very careful
be very careful
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 12:08 PM
yep , 12 months and 1 full can on and the doors are still don't close without slamming them.
But what are the alternatives...
I have heard that Mazda RX3 coupe rubbers may work ?
But what are the alternatives...
I have heard that Mazda RX3 coupe rubbers may work ?
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 03:28 PM
go to your panel beater and ask them what they use on their rubbers
i got some off our mate, put it on the four door, and in about a month the rubbers were perfect, no slamming required.
i got some off our mate, put it on the four door, and in about a month the rubbers were perfect, no slamming required.
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 03:48 PM
i have rang around regarding rubbers, there is only so many manufacturers that make them, all of the ones i have contacted said the manufacturer used s**t rubber, thus closing the door is a pain in the... they say in the next 2 weeks they will have that problem fixed as know they are using a different, softer rubber.
and most window rubbers are rarespares..
and most window rubbers are rarespares..
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Posted 24 June 2007 - 03:58 PM
dont start me on window rubbers
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 01:24 PM
Seems like these problems still haven't been resolved despite the fact people have been having these problems for years.I'm really dreading fitting the rubbers to my car when that time comes.
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 03:13 PM
How hard can it really be?i have rang around regarding rubbers, there is only so many manufacturers that make them, all of the ones i have contacted said the manufacturer used s**t rubber, thus closing the door is a pain in the... they say in the next 2 weeks they will have that problem fixed as know they are using a different, softer rubber.
and most window rubbers are rarespares..
Why can't the manufacturer just use the same rubber compound as they use on "todays" cars?
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 04:04 PM
its the same manufacturer that makes them for all infact, there all made in tiiwaaaaannnn, and it all depends on how the rubber comes out of the mould and what kind of day it is when they are producing them!,
ill post up some info that may help all, just abit to type.
ill post up some info that may help all, just abit to type.
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 06:57 PM
gmhgtr is right new rubbers are 2 weeks away. Have been waiting for four months for this, nearly finished my project this is one of the last things needed.
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 07:10 PM
will old stock still be sold?
cause i need some and if it end up with the old ones ill hurt somebody lol
cause i need some and if it end up with the old ones ill hurt somebody lol
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 09:58 PM
thats just great , I put off replacing my door rubbers for 20 years and then 12 months later a new and improved version comes out....lol....not..
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 09:58 PM
youll be able to get ahold of it one way or another, who knows if there going to turn out the same as the current ones, only time will tell :]
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 10:44 PM
I don't feel so p!ssed off now my panel beater has taken 10 months to repair my car and 10 months to go, cause the new door rubbers will be out by the time the doors go back on the car. bring it on. Sunburst
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Posted 25 June 2007 - 10:51 PM
bahaha, ahh hopefully, when i find a NOS Rubber ill get my own made.
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Posted 26 June 2007 - 09:03 AM
I cut 2-4 inches out of mine...they were great fit! NOT! 
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Posted 26 June 2007 - 12:28 PM
well i,ve paid for a complete rubber kit today from rares for my new resto , will receive everything tomorrow except the new version of the door seals , they are on back order and i am told 2 weeks away , hopefully as soon as i receive them i,ll let you know if they fit better .. hopefully i wont have to slam doors ..
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Posted 26 June 2007 - 12:33 PM
Are the Rares ones still solid rubber instead of hollow?
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Posted 26 June 2007 - 12:35 PM
i got mine of ebay not sure on brand but that fit perfect yer its a pain trying to get them right but thay shut like new and i didnt need rubber magic 
i see alot fitted backwards
mine were hollow when i trimed the bit of the glue the join i seen this..
yer its a pain trying to get them right but thay shut like new and i didnt need rubber magic i see alot fitted backwards
mine were hollow when i trimed the bit of the glue the join i seen this..
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Posted 26 June 2007 - 10:54 PM
I had a lot of trouble with the rare spares door rubbers rubbish.
Had to really slam doors to shut them i found a set of nos door rubbers and the doors shut like new.
If you compare the original rubbers and rare spares rubbers their is a big difference, Next to the pillar the originals are thiner and different shape.
If you want to stuff your doors use the rare spares door rubbers but not many other options left.
Had to really slam doors to shut them i found a set of nos door rubbers and the doors shut like new.
If you compare the original rubbers and rare spares rubbers their is a big difference, Next to the pillar the originals are thiner and different shape.
If you want to stuff your doors use the rare spares door rubbers but not many other options left.
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