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Mark.L · 05-05-2007, 11:13

As with most F/TF's some of the panel gaps and shut lines on my TF were less than perfect, so tackled a few of them this morning.

Worst was the top of the passenger door..... as you can see from the first picture the door is both 'out' and 'down' of the rear quater panel.

First job was to adjust the stricker plate (Below) via the 2 Torx bolts, this (in my case) allowed the plate to be moved 'Up and in' to bring the door shut something like in line..

Next, to get the door flush both top and bottom with the bodywork I adjusted the 2 rubber door 'stops' on the inner door frame (the 2 black bungs top and bottom in the picture) these stops just wind in and out by hand to fine tune the shut line.

Finished..... still not 100% perfect but is a big improvement over before, and also as the rubber adjusters are now tight against the bodywork, 1 less door rattle to worry about!.

Loaky · 05-05-2007, 11:27

Excellent! I keep meaning to look at my doors, I think they're almost the right height, they just sit a bit proud when shut.

Pip · 05-05-2007, 11:58

What is it about the passenger door, that so many are out? I keep meaning to do mine, but never quite get around to it.

Mark.L · 06-05-2007, 10:02

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Originally Posted by Loaky

Excellent! I keep meaning to look at my doors, I think they're almost the right height, they just sit a bit proud when shut.

Will only take you a few minutes Loaky if you have the Torx bit, just move the striker plate in a touch and adjust the stops to suit!.

Loaky · 06-05-2007, 10:03

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Originally Posted by Mark.L

Will only take you a few minutes Loaky if you have the Torx bit, just move the striker plate in a touch and adjust the stops to suit!.

Might have to have a go today or tomorrow, got some Torx bits too from when I had the numper off.

Herbie · 06-05-2007, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Loaky

Might have to have a go today or tomorrow, got some Torx bits too from when I had the numper off.

Good luck Jon, don't break your hands

Loaky · 06-05-2007, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Herbie

Good luck Jon, don't break your hands

More worried about breaking the car Herbs!

Herbie · 06-05-2007, 10:47

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Originally Posted by Loaky

More worried about breaking the car Herbs!

.... my neighbours just wondered about the loud laughter

Loaky · 06-05-2007, 12:29

Just had a bosh at mine, the top now sits alright, adjusting the striker plate, though i'll have to look at those bungs I think as it still hangs out at the bottom of the door.

05-05-2007, 11:13	#1
Mark.L Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cheshire Car: Honda S2000 Posts: 5,663	Panel Gaps/Shut Lines. (Pic heavy) As with most F/TF's some of the panel gaps and shut lines on my TF were less than perfect, so tackled a few of them this morning. Worst was the top of the passenger door..... as you can see from the first picture the door is both 'out' and 'down' of the rear quater panel. First job was to adjust the stricker plate (Below) via the 2 Torx bolts, this (in my case) allowed the plate to be moved 'Up and in' to bring the door shut something like in line.. Next, to get the door flush both top and bottom with the bodywork I adjusted the 2 rubber door 'stops' on the inner door frame (the 2 black bungs top and bottom in the picture) these stops just wind in and out by hand to fine tune the shut line. Finished..... still not 100% perfect but is a big improvement over before, and also as the rubber adjusters are now tight against the bodywork, 1 less door rattle to worry about!.

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05-05-2007, 11:27	#2
Loaky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Car: MG TF 135 in XPG Posts: 13,624	Excellent! I keep meaning to look at my doors, I think they're almost the right height, they just sit a bit proud when shut.

05-05-2007, 11:58	#3
Pip Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Car: MG TF Posts: 1,346	What is it about the passenger door, that so many are out? I keep meaning to do mine, but never quite get around to it.

06-05-2007, 12:29	#9
Loaky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northamptonshire Car: MG TF 135 in XPG Posts: 13,624	Just had a bosh at mine, the top now sits alright, adjusting the striker plate, though i'll have to look at those bungs I think as it still hangs out at the bottom of the door.

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