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Posted by: cal914 Jan 9 2013, 02:55 PM

can any one tell me how good 914rubber.com seals are and where is the best place to buy seals for my 1970 914

Posted by: whatabout1 Jan 9 2013, 03:02 PM

I would say they are great. Better then OEM.

I'll let Mike say where's best.

Posted by: bandjoey Jan 9 2013, 03:04 PM

Better than original and a good guy too.

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Jan 9 2013, 03:13 PM

QUOTE(bandjoey @ Jan 9 2013, 04:04 PM)

Posted by: 02loftsmoor Jan 9 2013, 03:17 PM

I have had very prompted service from 914rubber AAA+

Posted by: rhodyguy Jan 9 2013, 03:20 PM

914rubber is the place to go. i'm sure mark (mikey914) can help you out. he has other specialty items other than just seals.

Posted by: balljoint Jan 9 2013, 03:49 PM

They are not as expensive as the factory ones. But they are also not the same as the factory seals.

Posted by: 914pwer Jan 9 2013, 04:21 PM

very nice rubber

Posted by: porschefile2010 Jan 9 2013, 08:13 PM

I have recently replaced nearly all the rubber in my 75 with Mark's mouldings and would have to say they were A1. Easy to fit and seem to do the job just fine.

Posted by: porschefile2010 Jan 9 2013, 08:17 PM

Would also add for overseas buyers that Mark sends them quickly and cost effectively. Freight charges were realistic.

Posted by: gunny Jan 9 2013, 08:29 PM

First place I look when I want rubber and other items.

Posted by: lonewolfe Jan 9 2013, 08:29 PM

I have purchased quite a few items from Mark including rubber seals and have been more than happy with everything I've purchased. Mark is a great guy too and a pleasure to do business with. I'm sure there is agreement from all his cusotmers you'll find here on 914 World.

QUOTE(cal914 @ Jan 9 2013, 12:55 PM)

Posted by: Mikey914 Jan 10 2013, 04:38 AM

Thanks guys,
I appreciate the props.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jan 10 2013, 10:27 AM

And he's not a bad guy to have lunch with either...

I've got just about everything Mark makes on my car with the exception of the Saratoga top reproduction. My wife doesn't want me getting that much sun! Trust me on this, if Mark isn't happy with it. It isn't for sale.

Posted by: wndsnd Jan 10 2013, 10:32 AM

I agree, Mark is the go to guy. 914Rubber.com

I have a complete seal kit from him, light grills, center console, etc.

I would use him first for all his advertised products.

John

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Jan 10 2013, 10:43 AM

+1 for Mark. On top of obliterating the prices that other *ahem* vendors sell their stuff for, the quality is fantastic, he almost always gives you "extra" length so you can cut to fit, and he works with your budget, which was very important for me.

Posted by: JRust Jan 10 2013, 11:06 AM

He makes a great product & on average sells it to cheap. How the guy makes any money I don't know. It's got to be one of his other jobs that does it. All the R & D get's spendy. Mark is a great addition to our community & in making parts for our cars . Keep it up my friend but don't keep taking it in the shorts on some of your projects. All of us are realistic & are willing to pay for quality products. Which you make so make sure you cover yourself. We want you around making these parts for a long time. Make it profitable as well as a labor of

Posted by: walterolin Jan 10 2013, 12:01 PM

Mark makes nice stuff, prices are certainly reasonable, and he gets it on the way promptly. And he is happy to talk to you.

If you are doing a major restoration, don't buy piece meal like I did, bite the bullet and get his combination kit.

Walter Olin

Posted by: billh1963 Jan 10 2013, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(balljoint @ Jan 9 2013, 04:49 PM)

Posted by: CptTripps Oct 12 2013, 06:49 PM

I was thinking of buying the AA kit for replacing all the rubber, and remembered this thread. Just placed an order for the 914rubber kit instead.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 12 2013, 11:33 PM

Part of my secret is my QC department that thoroughly tests the product.


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Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 12 2013, 11:41 PM

Actually, I continue to improve the product. An example would be the door handle isolators. I originally waterjet cut these from sheet material. They worked, but were not as nice as the OEM part. I now mold these to be like OEM. Another example is the rear targa seals I'm doing on group buy. I make a foam seal version that works, and seals, but I will be making one like OEM, a lot less than OEM, but it will be hard to the difference and at 75% less than OEM, well you get the idea.

I do want to thank everyone for your support, I may not make a bunch of cash, but I cover the bills and enjoy solving problems.

-Mark


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Posted by: Rleog Oct 13 2013, 07:42 AM

And we're very grateful for your ethics.
Thanks

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Oct 13 2013, 07:55 AM

I have been grateful from the very first thing I ordered from you Mark, back when I didn't know anything about these cars.

I know you don't make much, and that you definitely could raise prices some to make more. I expect that you will eventually, and I honestly think you should. For the time being though, you're building a customer base that will be with you for here on out. I wonder how much more business you'd pick up if you started doing 911,912, 924/944 stuff? Not that you need more on your plate

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 13 2013, 11:45 AM

QUOTE(ThePaintedMan @ Oct 13 2013, 06:55 AM)

I have been grateful from the very first thing I ordered from you Mark, back when I didn't know anything about these cars.

I know you don't make much, and that you definitely could raise prices some to make more. I expect that you will eventually, and I honestly think you should. For the time being though, you're building a customer base that will be with you for here on out. I wonder how much more business you'd pick up if you started doing 911,912, 924/944 stuff? Not that you need more on your plate