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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Default Is there a way to get doors to close more, tighter fit

I'm trying to find ways to get rid of wind noise and when both driver/passenger doors are closed I can push on the window frame and there's some play. Is there a way to get a tighter fit with the car and door?
 
Old Oct 12, 2008 | 08:25 AM
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muscle up sucka..... just pull. well as long as your door seals are not torn up it will work.

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my only problem with my 96dx is the windows themselves on top. i dont know how to fix that.... i just push really hard on the window cranks
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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their is some stuff called easy fit i bought my at discount auto parts it lubes up the door jams and seal see if that helps
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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In the Nissan Altima, I could adjust the latch (?) that's on the frame and make the door fit tighter. I could adjust this only on the passenger doors but not the front doors.
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by addiction2bass


best picture ever!!!!
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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it works it really does!
you might be able to try to adjust the hinges BUT if your door is straight from the fender and rear quarter than thats not the problem. the only problem is the top door frame is slightly bent outwards. very common for years and years of normal wear and tear from opening and closing the doors.
if your cars had the keys locked in the car before it tends to make it worse since they wedge a plastic piece between the door and body to get there rod thru the door to get in. or if someone tries to break into your car the same way... it just makes it worse.
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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try and bend the top of the door inwards a little
 
Old Oct 13, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by danomatic93
best picture ever!!!!
Originally Posted by addiction2bass
muscle up sucka..... just pull. well as long as your door seals are not torn up it will work.



my only problem with my 96dx is the windows themselves on top. i dont know how to fix that.... i just push really hard on the window cranks
Haha! So EPIC!
 
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