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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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A-1 Auto Door Seals

I just installed my new door seals from A-1 Auto. They fit perfectly and are a huge improvement over my tired stock ones. I didn't think that my old ones were that bad but ****, the new ones are awesome.

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/Weatherstri...SD00167/390121
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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I had to cut mine a bit. How did you jam it into those little cracks on the window frame? I tried using all sorts of tools but nothing worked very well.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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i used me fingers, just sorta rolled it on, didnt have to cut it at all
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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I have the VB ones and love them. I really don't know is there is differnce between the VB and the 1A seals.. Also I think there are some ebay sellers pushing the 1A ones as well
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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There are a few on ebay pushing the 1A ones. I have been tempted to get a set to replace mine several times, but didn't know if they would work well or not.

I will have to get some now.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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VB is a lot more expensive. I used the 1A and they work great, but I had to use adhesive around the window frame to get them to stay in place when the door was shut.

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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 64mgb
VB is a lot more expensive. I used the 1A and they work great, but I had to use adhesive around the window frame to get them to stay in place when the door was shut.

Rich

Off the top of my head they were like $15 more or so. I ordered from VB because someone in a thread a created claimed they were better than the 1A, I really have no way of confirming that though. I also needed to order some other parts from VB so with shipping it worked out.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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I have the A-1 seals and they work great. No problems installing, fitting or keeping them in place. Make sure you get the first pin in the right hole, the pins will break trying to remove them from the door. It is easier to remove the pins from the rubber, leave them in the door and shift the rubber to the correct position. While I didn't make this mistake, I did test fit the seals before finish paint while installing the widebody kit, which creeps into the door seal area. After breaking a couple of pins, I left them in place and removed the rubber.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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I have the A-1 ones also, I love them no problems easy install! I would buy them again!
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 64mgb
VB is a lot more expensive. I used the 1A and they work great, but I had to use adhesive around the window frame to get them to stay in place when the door was shut.

Rich
ditto on that extra adhesive needed at points the instructions say no adhesive is needed. But with that all glued up they seem fine.
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