On Thu, 4 Mar 2004, The Bus Depot wrote:

> > here is a heads up..  NEVER remove the factory seal that goes
> > between the poptop and luggage rack..   because NOBODY
> > makes a good aftermarket seal for that
>
> Actually, that's no longer the case. Ours is virtually identical to the
> original profile. In fact, the one we ship 95% of the time is actually
> better than original because it uses an aluminum clip like the other 3
> sides do, so you don't have to glue it.

I will vouch for this.  I bought that seal section and it fits very well.
Sits down nice and flat against the top of the luggage rack.  Much better
than the old one, which was stiff and crumbling.

The Bus Depot "seal" to go around the luggage rack base (none of these are
really seals -- they can't be or water wouldn't drain) is slightly
inferior to the stock one in that it's missing a little lip that helps
keep air from getting under the rack.  I had wind noise problems after
installing it until I tightened my rack closer to the roof.  None since,
though.  I'm not really complaining, it works fine, just pointing out a
difference.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon