16 replies to this topic

[Nic]

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e...A:IT&ih=010

my mini has never had these and i didn't even know there was a seal there.
should i buy some or is it ok without em?

[OllyD]

Pretty sure they're just one of those luxuries present on cars fresh out the factory, that quickly get lost after a bit of "experience". It's those little exposed nooks and crannies on all minis that worry uninitiated passengers

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In my experience cars generally leak like a sieve without them. Worth checking how damp your floor is after it rains. If its wet, get some!

Edited by [email protected], 27 February 2007 - 09:39 PM.

[*DJH*]

My Parklane Had Them.... The Important Part Of That Is 'Had'
They Were Absolutley F##ked

[Dan]

They are very important for keeping both water and road noise out of the cabin. They are a good idea, the late self adhesive foam version works and lasts a lot better than the early cast rubber item in the above auction.

Edited by Dan, 27 February 2007 - 11:22 PM.

[pogie]

As said above they keep water out of the cabin as the holes for the check straps are "outside" of the door seal. Without them, rain can run down the door pillar into the hole and then dip onto the floor from behind the dash.

For the couple of quid they cost they are well worth fitting, unless you like welding in new floor panels that is.

[Nic]

ok ill go for some, and try and find the foam ones mentioned.

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http://www.minispare....aspx?pid=38145
http://www.minispare....aspx?pid=38146

Here you go!

[Nic]

will they fit my car?? it says 86 onwards mines 1970?

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They'll fit without a problem, the year listing is what the factory fitted

Edited by [email protected], 28 February 2007 - 09:51 PM.

[Bass Man]

Just noticed one of mine is missing and the other in 'mank', the new ones look a bit easier to fit, with the split side.

[Bass Man]

I got these the other day, a quick question on fitting, they are wedge shaped, it apears that the fat end of the wedge is towards the outside of the car, is this correct?

[Silicon Skum]

I got these the other day, a quick question on fitting, they are wedge shaped, it apears that the fat end of the wedge is towards the outside of the car, is this correct?

Unless anyone else post the answer in the mean time, I will have a check on my car tonight, which has some fitted, and post the answer.

SS

[Bass Man]

I got these the other day, a quick question on fitting, they are wedge shaped, it apears that the fat end of the wedge is towards the outside of the car, is this correct?

Unless anyone else post the answer in the mean time, I will have a check on my car tonight, which has some fitted, and post the answer.

SS

Ta !!

[Silicon Skum]

I got these the other day, a quick question on fitting, they are wedge shaped, it apears that the fat end of the wedge is towards the outside of the car, is this correct?

Unless anyone else post the answer in the mean time, I will have a check on my car tonight, which has some fitted, and post the answer.

SS

Ta !!

Heheh, I would have posted last night, but I could'nt get into the garage as water had gotten into the lock and frozen.
I'll post tonight (try and get a pic if I can aswell). I should be back about 10ish (car is stored over at my mother's garage).

SS

Edited by Silicon Skum, 21 March 2007 - 07:12 PM.