R56 Bottom door seal
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Hmmm, I contacted my MA about it yesterday evening but haven't gotten a response back, so I'll probably just let it go. I'm going into the dealer sometime later this week or early next week to get those rubber disks attached to my rubber floor mats so that they stay in place. We'll see if he acknowledges my email then. I did notice a lot of water on my door sills last week after the heavy rain we got here. But if it's going to cause rust I'll definitely live without them.
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2nd Gear
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They attach the mat to the floor. According to my MA they were supposed to be left in my glovebox (I guess he expected me to install them myself) but they're definitely not there. So when I go in to have the door seals installed I'm going to have the service department put those on as well. Thankfully my mats don't slide around too much, but enough to be annoying and possibly dangerous as they block the pedals.
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NRS> Will the car have door seals under the
NRS> driver and passenger door?
MA> we HOPE the car has lower door seals when
MA> it arrives from the factory however some have
MA> not just recently...I would expect that
MA> assembly line glitch will have been corrected
MA> by the tme we see your car
NRS> driver and passenger door?
MA> we HOPE the car has lower door seals when
MA> it arrives from the factory however some have
MA> not just recently...I would expect that
MA> assembly line glitch will have been corrected
MA> by the tme we see your car
#134
I was promised seals when I picked up my car a few weeks ago. I went back to the dealer on Saturday and was told they didn't have any so I dug a little deeper.
MINI apparently put out a memo regarding the seals that stated something along the lines of "MINI stopped using the seals and will not hand them out to customers any longer."
Because my sales rep had promised them to me, he walked me over to parts to check on the status of the seals. I pointed out the correct part to the parts guy and he said there are only 12 pieces in the country right now. He ordered mine, that leaves 10.
Go get 'em before there gone!
MINI apparently put out a memo regarding the seals that stated something along the lines of "MINI stopped using the seals and will not hand them out to customers any longer."
Because my sales rep had promised them to me, he walked me over to parts to check on the status of the seals. I pointed out the correct part to the parts guy and he said there are only 12 pieces in the country right now. He ordered mine, that leaves 10.
Go get 'em before there gone!
#135
Here's the Service Bulletin if anyone wants to see it. I tried to get them put on this morning but was told they would charge me. I waas told this after waiting over an hour. The dealership ordered them for me weeks ago. They could have told me this up front . I paid $22 for them and took them with me. I'll put them on myself.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rvBulletin.pdf
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rvBulletin.pdf
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Here's the Service Bulletin if anyone wants to see it. I tried to get them put on this morning but was told they would charge me. I waas told this after waiting over an hour. The dealership ordered them for me weeks ago. They could have told me this up front . I paid $22 for them and took them with me. I'll put them on myself.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rvBulletin.pdf
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...rvBulletin.pdf
Last edited by Spectral Glider; 11-30-2007 at 08:42 AM.
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It was just a design change. At my dealer some S's and some non-S's had them. All the ones with them were earlier builds.
After having my car a while, I don't really see a need for them. I have mud flaps, the sill is usually very clean without that seal. I have no wind noise issues either.
After having my car a while, I don't really see a need for them. I have mud flaps, the sill is usually very clean without that seal. I have no wind noise issues either.
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2nd Gear
My MCS built in January 07 has them. I suspect the reason they stopped putting them on is because they don't do anything. When I drive in rain I end up with water all over the door sills and the car wash leaves the entire door sill covered with soap.
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Now that I have them, the above is completely true. They seem to do nothing, except fill the empty holes.
#142
Has anyone come up with a decent DIY solution to prevent water from getting in? Seems silly that Mini kinda just gave up on this without providing an alternate fix. I know they're not luxury cars, but can't we at least drive without having to worry about water getting in?
#143
Just wanted to let you guys know that I installed the rubber strips today. It took about 30 seconds for both doors. It was that easy. I definitely notice a difference. I can tell that the door closes a lot tighter. I have the JCW Aero kit so maybe the side skirts make the difference. I'll post an update when I actually drive the car on the highway and/or in the rain. Stay tuned
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I was promised seals when I picked up my car a few weeks ago. I went back to the dealer on Saturday and was told they didn't have any so I dug a little deeper.
MINI apparently put out a memo regarding the seals that stated something along the lines of "MINI stopped using the seals and will not hand them out to customers any longer."
Because my sales rep had promised them to me, he walked me over to parts to check on the status of the seals. I pointed out the correct part to the parts guy and he said there are only 12 pieces in the country right now. He ordered mine, that leaves 10.
Go get 'em before there gone!
MINI apparently put out a memo regarding the seals that stated something along the lines of "MINI stopped using the seals and will not hand them out to customers any longer."
Because my sales rep had promised them to me, he walked me over to parts to check on the status of the seals. I pointed out the correct part to the parts guy and he said there are only 12 pieces in the country right now. He ordered mine, that leaves 10.
Go get 'em before there gone!
This post was made on 11/5 today is Dec 1 - got a call from my dealer today, My seals just came in - That 10 count must have grown
#147
My week 45 build did not have the seals... MINI of Fairfield County ordered them and they came in a couple of days ago, no charge.
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I don't really think I need the seal. My car has no wind noise issues. Mini doesn't think they are needed.
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