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Old 01-29-2008, 08:54 PM
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I did a search and couldnt find anything. Is there a way to keep rocks and debris getting lodged between the quarter panel and rocker panel. Thanks.
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It is a very poor design. Take the screws out and get all of the rocks out. Then fill with foam for insulating windows and tighten all the screws. This worked for me.
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http://www.nakidparts.com/id22.html

There are the how to instructions.
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Originally Posted by Painrace
It is a very poor design. Take the screws out and get all of the rocks out. Then fill with foam for insulating windows and tighten all the screws. This worked for me.
Are you talking about removing the inner fender? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by 65vetteC6
http://www.nakidparts.com/id22.html

There are the how to instructions.
That explains it. Thanks alot!! I appreciate it.
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Silicon seal in the gap works as well.
Old 01-30-2008, 12:57 AM
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Very dark sun glasses also work well...

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Old 01-30-2008, 08:30 AM
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For anyone on the fence, the procedure linked above is unbelievably simple and effective. If you can fill your car with gas, you can do this. I did it more than 18 months ago, and still have zero pebbles held hostage.
Old 01-30-2008, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
For anyone on the fence, the procedure linked above is unbelievably simple and effective. If you can fill your car with gas, you can do this. I did it more than 18 months ago, and still have zero pebbles held hostage.
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great tip.
Old 01-30-2008, 10:52 AM
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Thanks...i dropped the bolts loose and a pound of small gravel fell out!
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I did this several months ago and it was a very easy and effective solution for sure.
Old 01-30-2008, 01:36 PM
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Thanks for the tip. 400 miles on my car and I spotted a few of those guys. Off to Ace Saturday!

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Do you need to use a lift?
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Thanks for the tip. One of the first thing I do when my 08 Z shows up end of FEB.
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Have acumulated a large collection with a mere 300 miles.Dont recomend trying to remove them without loosening the rocker panel.C5Z have the same problem but you cant see them as much.When I cleaned them out I had a pile 3 inches high on both sides!
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what type of weatherstripping is that? I can't make out the second word...Sponge something.

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Originally Posted by DSOM Z06
what type of weatherstripping is that? I can't make out the second word...Sponge something.
It's made by the company ACE. It's closed cell(firm sponge) weatherstrip. I had a real hard time finding this ACE product in the exact dimensions so i finally had to order it from an ACE store. Keep in mind I believe the picture is from the old packaging which made it harder to locate.ACE still makes it in a new package. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Torched
It's made by the company ACE. It's closed cell(firm sponge) weatherstrip. I had a real hard time finding this ACE product in the exact dimensions so i finally had to order it from an ACE store. Keep in mind I believe the picture is from the old packaging which made it harder to locate.ACE still makes it in a new package. Good luck.

Think I found it here...


http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...ductId=1287006
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z06
I didn't want to order from the site it says nothing about dimensions. I got 1/2", 1/2" 10ft by ordering in a local store. Takes about a week to get it.


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