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Hanuman · 11-03-17, 10:52 PM

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.

If that makes sense

11-03-17, 10:52 PM	#6
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,006	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. If that makes sense __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor