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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 07:11 PM
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hello all!

i have a pretty bad leak in my targa top [both sides] and i've been searching all over the place for a good deal on weatherstripping . i know whats leaking on it, it is the two smaller rubber peices. my question is would reproduction work ok? or do i HAVE to get the GM OEM ones? and where could i get them for a decent price?

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hello all!

i have a pretty bad leak in my targa top [both sides] and i've been searching all over the place for a good deal on weatherstripping . i know whats leaking on it, it is the two smaller rubber peices. my question is would reproduction work ok? or do i HAVE to get the GM OEM ones? and where could i get them for a decent price?

thanks
Unfortunately I cannot help you on the OEM vs repros. I can tell you that I went with OEM because I was sure they would fit properly...

Weather stripping is STUPID expensive for what it is; cannot understand the pricing. The best prices for OEM parts can usually be found at GMPartsHouse (forum vendor). Give Gene a call and see what he can do for you.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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thanks i'll be sure to do that
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I know OEM is like $300 ea and aftermarket is $99 a pair.....I haven't bought any yet but I need to
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yeah its stupid. my dealership...or should i say stealership wanted to charge me 380...thats with my employee pricing too. im just getting tired of the rain coming in and getting my seats wet
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