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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:28 AM
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Weatherstripping question

I just replaced my t-top/door weatherstripping and i'm getting a gap at the rear of both driver and passenger window, where the window meets up with the t-top. Tried doing numerous adjustments and repositioning, and i can't seem to get the glass to sit on the area right. Was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for trying to get it to sit right or what i can do to fill the gap?

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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Re: Weatherstripping question

How big is the gap?.It could be the up/down adjustment for the t-tops at the rear.It may need to be adjusted down a bit.

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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 11:16 AM
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Re: Weatherstripping question

Both sides, the gap is about as wide as a nickel and about as far away from the window as the thickness of a nickel
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping question

I just replaced mine too. I had the same problem, i just let it be for about a week and a half and it settled into position. My new seals were way poofier .. lol then my old ones so it did hold it out a little but i doesn't anymore.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping question

that's what i was hoping, just the stiffness of the new weatherstripping was the issue

if it is the t-top, how do i adjust that?
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Re: Weatherstripping question

the t-top adjusts by taking the front plastic A pillar cover off and the plastic trim piece that goes down behind the seat by the rear speaker. once those are removed there are 2 little adjustable plastic pieces on either side that the t tops lock into. just loosen the two screws and and slide them up and down to the desired height.
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