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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by mibi, Aug 7, 2010.

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  1. mibi

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    I got tired of water getting in the rear gap of my 456 (see pics). went to Home depot, bought $16 rolls of preformed lower garage door rubber gasket.(attached). Cut to fit, trimmed, and used adhesive contact cement to apply directly over OEM. amazingly, the preformed shape fit perfectly, and wraps inside the B pillar for a factory look inside and out ( see pics). total time? 20 minutes. No more water. windows work fine. A lot less expensive than new door gaskets. And when it wears out, I still have 12 feet left from the purchased roll. mibi
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  2. Mpaul

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    I followed your instructions and have a brand spanking new sealed window. I added some black electric tape on top to cover the joints.
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  3. mibi

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    looks great! My drivers door finally wore out- and it was an easy replacement. amazing how OEM it looks! Good job
     
  4. etip

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    That is an AWESOME fix!!!!
     
  5. 360modena2003

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    does anyone know where this can be purchased online?
     
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    Yes! I wouldn't mind this as well. Tried some others which lasted just few days as the glass rubs them into bits....
     
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    Michael, this is a fantastic piece of information. Can you a bit more specific about the molding you used? Brand, model number, etc? I want to try this but would like to get it right the first time. Thanks.

    Keith
     
  8. mibi

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    literally, I walked into the home depot, and its in the garage door- gasket section, only one type they had. it was cheap, but the profile hit me immediately as something that could work. it came in a sealed plastic bag IIRC, and I suspect HD only has one vendor for it. Sorry I cannot remember any more info.
     
  9. Mpaul

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    sent the regulator to F1 Imports, they took 2 days and sent me fixed regulator (cost $250). Got it stitched back up again at Omega motorsports. Good as new. Total cost $600
     
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    No. But 'could be'?

    I'm walking to HD right now, will get back on the gaskets found.

    BACK: What I found closest to his view and price is : http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100658222/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=door+gasket&storeId=10051 HOWEVER, the one I saw was 2.5" / 6.4CM same price

    After inspecting my window a few min. ago, I honestly can say I cannot figure out how he got this to work: Mine is a flat tube-like with insert flanges.
    IF he just inserted the two side/flanges into some grove and hoped for the best then I couldn't say...but seems he pulled it off.

    At $15 bucks you get an inexpensive chance.
     
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    No, what mibi had used was from "M-D Building Products 3723 Garage Door Bottom Rubber" earlier version with softer compound before what you can find at Home Depot Now. They have since change material compound and it is not the same anymore. You can give it try though.

    LOL! Many people in the import scene use them as a chin spoiler (AKA Home Depot Racing Chin Spoiler) because they are cheap and easy to install (Just Tape & Clip).

    Here you can see they sell this on EBay which is the earlier version of M-D Garage bottom:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/MITSUBISHI-Front-Bumper-Lip-Splitter-Chin-Spoiler-Body-Kit-Valance-Trim-Wing-EVO-/280955141665?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AEclipse&hash=item416a3b3e21&vxp=mtr


    New Version with harder compound:
    http://www.amazon.com/M-D-Building-Products-3723-Garage/dp/B000052035

    I found some at ACE hardware where they still stock the original version with the softer compound. Good Luck!
     
  13. mibi

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    i think i still have some of this stuff around if you are interested.m
     
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    i am interested to buy it from you.
     
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    Thanks for your note.
    Just to clarify, which one is the SAME as mibi?
    This one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/MITSUBISHI-Front-Bumper-Lip-Splitter-Chin-Spoiler-Body-Kit-Valance-Trim-Wing-EVO-/280955141665?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AEclipse&hash=item416a3b3e21&vxp=mtr

    And as you can see I leave in Europe. Do you know what reference is it?
    http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286867
    http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2806034
    http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289230

    I can have it shipped to one of my colleague in the US and shipped back to Europe but I need to know what to order :)
     
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    I see the links given are different than he choices at Home Depot, like the only one I found in your price range: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100658222/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=door+gasket&storeId=10051

    Seems the Amazon would be better than that Home Depot example?
     
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    Badly adjusted/worn regulators can't be fixed by plugging gaps....
     
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    but the electrical tape addition gives it that look of genius..............
     
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    If you Google 456 Window Mechanism replacement + granucci there is a Ferrari_456_Window_Mechanism_Replacement_Instructions.pdf with a section on the window adjustment marks IF you have the upgraded mechanism.
     
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    Hi.
    Is the light switch on a 456M in the lock itself.
    There is a microswitch on the lock striker that controls the window drop on door opening.

    I have removed all rubber gaskets around the door and cannot see any other switch or ‘plunger mechanism’.

    any help appreciated.

    I have not been able to identify any wiring for the door which shows an open / close switch
     

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