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Subject:Re: front door edge seals wasRe: 88-up flow-through parts
From:Mike Collum
Date:Tue, 3 Oct 2006 22:02:46 -0400

That archive search recommendation should have said search the "Subject"
for   noise reduction

Mike Collum wrote:
> Check the archives for   noise reduction   a thread from October 18
> through October 24, 2004.  There is a really long discussion about this
> very seal.
>
> Mike
>
>
> Clint Kolda wrote:
>
>> Do these seals fill the gap between the front edge of the door and the
>> front end?  Do they make a noticeable difference in wind noise?  I
>> have been contemplating finding a flat rubber extrusion and bonding it
>> to the front inside edge of the door.  It would seal against the front
>> end when the door is closed.  I'm assuming this would mess up the
>> 'flow thru' ventilation on my '86.  However, I can't say I really
>> notice much difference if the flow thru vent on the back door is
>> opened or closed anyway.  What is the disadvantage?
>>
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