Daryl,
I had the same thoughts about the quality when I ask. Lynn has several good comments with pictures that offer a good place to start. Steve C. (P2125) has spent hours taking his car apart and fixing/improving what he started with. I agree after reading Lynns reply from the factory is a dodge.. many of these problems could be fixed at the factory before they are buried inside the chassis. For some reason they chose to not be that concerned. That being said, I got the car and I've got some more work to do starting with the door seals. The roof vent is where most of my shower came from and that was fixed to my expectations.
Fortunately, I operate a small rubber manufacturing plant and have access to materials and existing extrusion profiles. I still like the ideal of a self inflating door seal, but think it too expensive. One thing I found was that the current seal was not glued to the car and would move around. Check yours. Use alcohol to clean off the wax. I've got some foam striping to affix to the doors where they meet up with seal I'm going to play with next. The front lower corner is the trick to fix. I think it needs something to divert water before it gets too far along the door sill. Some of the windshield molding puckers in the corner turns and could become an issue in a driving rain. In my spare time (around 3am) I worry about the state of our government and when we will get hit.
Maybe we can get Steve and Lynn to tell us and sort out the big leaks. I was thinking today about using a spray urethane coating (bed liner spray) on the front cabin exterior to seal and protect the metal. Anyway I'm tackling the small rust spots with Eastwood products and urethane caulk. Also some dry spray film products might be good to control water spray. I think we all will find some common areas to attack first, then secondary leaks unique to each car.
The foam stripping used around around the windows and headlight lens covers will not stop water. I'm currently using a clear silicon grease that is used around pools applied to the foam to see if it will stop the lens infiltration. I know I can fix it with a different type foam using PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) film on both sides, BUT you'll play hell taking it off easily. It would be nice to remove the side windows during track days.
I wish this would have been corrected before they released the product. Maybe we should move this onto the SPF site.
I know they (factory) reads the comments there. Also I know some dealers read it here and give the the factory feedback, and also complain when 'the surf is up' in their own cars. I can fix mine, but shouldn't have to. A new Z06 at less cost won't leak, nor will either of my two SHELBYs. What are your thoughts?
Grady
I had the same thoughts about the quality when I ask. Lynn has several good comments with pictures that offer a good place to start. Steve C. (P2125) has spent hours taking his car apart and fixing/improving what he started with. I agree after reading Lynns reply from the factory is a dodge.. many of these problems could be fixed at the factory before they are buried inside the chassis. For some reason they chose to not be that concerned. That being said, I got the car and I've got some more work to do starting with the door seals. The roof vent is where most of my shower came from and that was fixed to my expectations.
Fortunately, I operate a small rubber manufacturing plant and have access to materials and existing extrusion profiles. I still like the ideal of a self inflating door seal, but think it too expensive. One thing I found was that the current seal was not glued to the car and would move around. Check yours. Use alcohol to clean off the wax. I've got some foam striping to affix to the doors where they meet up with seal I'm going to play with next. The front lower corner is the trick to fix. I think it needs something to divert water before it gets too far along the door sill. Some of the windshield molding puckers in the corner turns and could become an issue in a driving rain. In my spare time (around 3am) I worry about the state of our government and when we will get hit.
Maybe we can get Steve and Lynn to tell us and sort out the big leaks. I was thinking today about using a spray urethane coating (bed liner spray) on the front cabin exterior to seal and protect the metal. Anyway I'm tackling the small rust spots with Eastwood products and urethane caulk. Also some dry spray film products might be good to control water spray. I think we all will find some common areas to attack first, then secondary leaks unique to each car.
The foam stripping used around around the windows and headlight lens covers will not stop water. I'm currently using a clear silicon grease that is used around pools applied to the foam to see if it will stop the lens infiltration. I know I can fix it with a different type foam using PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) film on both sides, BUT you'll play hell taking it off easily. It would be nice to remove the side windows during track days.
I wish this would have been corrected before they released the product. Maybe we should move this onto the SPF site.
I know they (factory) reads the comments there. Also I know some dealers read it here and give the the factory feedback, and also complain when 'the surf is up' in their own cars. I can fix mine, but shouldn't have to. A new Z06 at less cost won't leak, nor will either of my two SHELBYs. What are your thoughts?
Grady