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Old 11-27-2013, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by kevins2 View Post
Hi Dan,

Looking good. I have the ERA side curtains/bag also but haven't tried fitting them. Good idea to add weatherstripping to the bottom - to help protect the paint if not for actual weather proofing. I have the trunk mounted battery and compartment, so you just inspired me to get mine out of the closet and see how it fits in the trunk.

Do you plan to carpet your trunk?

Kevin
Kevin - yes, I have the trunk carpet kit but I've been putting it off until later.

The top of the door surface is anything but flat, especially at the front where it wraps into the cowl. That appears to be the only place the bottom of the side curtains actually hits the body - on the inside of the bottom plate. You can see a short piece of 1/8 inch weatherstripping I applied there for some extra protection. In the middle of the doors there is probably a good 3/8 inch gap - maybe slightly more. And then it narrows towards the back of the door and rear ferrule. I ended up using pieces of 3/8, 1/4 and 1/8 inch self-adhesive weatherstipping. I might look around and see if I can find some 3/8 to 1/2 inch soft bulb weatherstripping that may work better.

Dan
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