Anyone ever replace "folding" window trim on E85 Roadster?

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r3vmatch

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Hey all,

With the windows up on my Roadster I hear a lot of road noise and observed that the "three piece" accordian-style window gaskets, especially on the passenger side, are deformed and the window can't form a good seal when the roof is up.

Has anyone ever replaced these, and if so, any special tips or tricks? In addition to items #5, #6, #7 (below, from RealOEM) would I need #2, #3, #4?

The parts are quite expensive (~$300-ish US last time I check, pre-stupid tariff) so I wouldn't want to just buy and jump in without a bit of planning.


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If you prise them out you can adjust the mounting plates behind them. Hours of endless fun, but can sometimes work. I'd try that first.
 
Very easy to replace. you can find a good 2nd hand £30 or there's a video of this on YouTube how to fix it.
 
GenZed said:
Very easy to replace. you can find a good 2nd hand £30 or there's a video of this on YouTube how to fix it.
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Can you give me a pointer to this video?

I spent a good 30 mins yesterday trying to find a video showing the replacement of the side-window trim but all I found were videos showing replacement of the front windshield trim.
 
r3vmatch said:
Appreciate seeing this, but any information on HOW to replace it? I spent a bit of time this evening looking at the trim and it wasn't very obvious to me.
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If my memory serves correct the rubbers just pull off their mounting plates. The mounting plates then have a couple of bolts holding them to the chassis of the roof
 
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Cv6benplus said:
If my memory serves correct the rubbers just pull off their mounting plates. The mountain plates then have a couple of bolts holding them to the chassis of the roof
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Correct, the 3 rubber trims just pull off. They are a lot easier to remove than put back on. Fully inspect after putting them back on that they are actually fully inserted in the slots.

You want the roof partially open to remove and reinstall them. It's easier with someone else holding the roof in a partial open position or jam something to stop it opening fully.

After you are happy with the rubbers after reinstalling them, test the seal with the roof closed using a hose pipe.

If you get leaks you will need to reposition the rubbers forwards or backwards to make a good seal. I didn't use a rubber grease but this could help to slide the rubbers. Rubber grease is usually red. Without grease the rubbers are very difficult to slide and I had to pull them off and reinstall to get a good seal.
 
Usel said:
Correct, the 3 rubber trims just pull off. They are a lot easier to remove than put back on. Fully inspect after putting them back on that they are actually fully inserted in the slots.

You want the roof partially open to remove and reinstall them. It's easier with someone else holding the roof in a partial open position or jam something to stop it opening fully.

After you are happy with the rubbers after reinstalling them, test the seal with the roof closed using a hose pipe.

If you get leaks you will need to reposition the rubbers forwards or backwards to make a good seal. I didn't use a rubber grease but this could help to slide the rubbers. Rubber grease is usually red. Without grease the rubbers are very difficult to slide and I had to pull them off and reinstall to get a good seal.
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Thanks for this. On one of the Corvette forums someone suggested 'Nextzett Gummi Pflege Stift' as a door seal conditioner which looks like it might help getting these window trim pieces slid in, pricing seems reasonable.
 
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