>I've noticed the same problem. When driving across CA680 through Susuin
(known
>for its high winds) Enough air passed under the luggage rack to cause it to
>start vibrating. I agree that it appears that the top seal had the bulb
like the
>rear one, that this problem would be eliminated.

Frankly this is old news, we've been here before, the origional seal is a
SEAL all the way round, identical contour not merely a cover strip on the
front.  When I bought my first such seal from WCM 5-6 years back, when they
first started selling them they gave you identical bulb pieces all the way
round and a correctly contoured glue on piece for the top front of the
pop-top, then I noticed I didn't need to pay the ludicrous price anyway when
you can order the stuff by the foot for about $1.75/ft from McMasterr-Carr
(do a search) which may even still be less than Bus Depots price (maybe not
Ron's prices are/were pretty good on this for various reasons 8-)  But the
McMasterr-Carr does have the pebble finish (As did mine from WCM).  Anyway
I've noted before I doubt the sense in installing something without the bulb
around the front end for air reasons, BUT it might be superior for drainage
out from under the rack, or it might be worse cause windshield water will
blow up under and back to the canvas.  VW sealed the joint, I have as well
on all my Westies.

John
vwbus@mindspring.com