Has anyone compared door weatherstrip seals from Vintrage Rubber and Precision side by side.

[ollie]

Hi all,

I used the VR kit when the car was restored and the drivers side door closes fine but the passenger side is a pita, and I have adjusted the hinges, latch etc for ages but that door simply won't sit properly.  The car has never been hit and if I pull the seal it closes perfectly.  Has anyone compare the width of the VR and Preciosion seals side by side?  I'm hoping the Precision one is a bit thinner.  I've searched for any NOS but no go, any feedback would be great.  

Thanks!

[ollie]

I've ordered the Precison seal, and will revert back with how it compares to the VR.  I like how the door fits now but I could do some adjustments to the window frame in the meantime time.  Cheers

Edited October 28, 2022 by ollie

[emccallum]

Please post up what you find. I have been putting off buying door seals as I cant decide what direction to go. My car is still in pieces, but I rebuilt the hinges, they had a lot of slop in them. Hopefully that will help.

[Tweeds]

A little something I wrote up a while back. In my and many other's experience, the Precision stuff is not ideal, and evidently, neither is Vintage Rubber. McMaster-Carr makes weatherstripping that's comparatively easy to install, keeps water out well, and allows the door to close properly. Info's in the linked post. Hope this helps.

[madkaw]

I paid for the VR kit . 3X the price of a precision kit . Didn’t notice anything much different in the door seals . My advice for doors is do the Kia seals or try and find a copy of theIr seal . 

[emccallum]

I restored my last Z in the late 90's and dealt with poor fitting aftermarket door seals. Same issue 25 years later.....except OEM is NLA!