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Old 12-03-17, 12:52 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Hanuman View Post
Shims.
The door frames on the V8 also use shims to position the inner assembly within the door outer shell.
The outer shell is aligned with the panels, and the inner assembly, which includes the glass, motor, window frame, etc are positioned such that you get correct angles, and presumably sufficient compression of door seals, for wind noise.
If the glass has been replaced at any time, or a door repaired, you can pretty much bet that the door was assembled to the satisfaction of the technician, but not necessarily to the original finish that would be expected by the factory.

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That makes complete sense Hanuman , seen this where a window unit has been fitted to a door that has dropped, then a block of wood and a trolley jack have been used to lift the door back in line then the shims taken out so that the window sits as it should on the seal, they are then happy all is well when it's not !
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