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Targa Main Seal, OEM vs. Original Porsche |
74914LE |
Dec 29 2016, 12:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 1,895 |
Has anyone seen one of the "OEM" Targa Main Seals that are available, to be able to tell me if it is 100% the same as an Original Porsche Seal? Just curious, since Original Seals are available from Porsche, is "OEM" 100% from the same mold/material? It looks like about a $100 price difference, and not sure the Porsche bag is worth that much it they are 100% the same.
Part No.- 91456303910 Thanks in advance for opinions! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
mepstein |
Dec 29 2016, 12:52 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,324 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I heard "oem" is URO brand in disguise.
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JFG |
Dec 29 2016, 02:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 686 Joined: 7-April 16 From: Wales Member No.: 19,869 Region Association: None |
I bought shed loads of seals from 914 rubber some good some not so good.
Having just fitted this same seal you are looking for I can say the one from 914 rubber is spot on. The fit and feel are really good. Nothing split, especially on the chunky right angle joints which are a weak spot. |
Steve |
Dec 29 2016, 02:17 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,619 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
That's good to know. I bought one from 914rubber years ago and it was horrible. You have to trim the chrome to make it fit. It also pulled away from the car when you removed the top.
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walterolin |
Dec 29 2016, 02:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 685 Joined: 30-November 11 From: Louisville, Ky Member No.: 13,838 Region Association: South East States |
Mark's first run was a little rough. I sent mine back, he sent the new model and it was spot on. Skip the OEM.
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Andyrew |
Dec 29 2016, 02:24 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I've had a OEM Porsche bagged targa seal that split about a month after install. its now about an inch short and pisses me off every time I look at it.
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Chris914n6 |
Dec 29 2016, 02:35 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,341 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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carcus |
Dec 29 2016, 11:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 223 Joined: 16-March 16 From: Colorado Springs Member No.: 19,760 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Everything I got from 914 rubber was better than the worn OEM parts for what that is worth. I do not have a show car but just want the rubber to get the seals done. The front windshield targa seal was kinda tough, also putting all the seals on the targa took some strength to pull and get them on, but they are very good quality. Only rubber seal I did not get from 914 rubber was the front trunk seal and the quality I got sucked. It works but will probably need to replace that in a year.
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porschetub |
Dec 30 2016, 02:09 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Mark has an updated seal on his website would be my next purchase with other parts
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tomh |
Dec 30 2016, 09:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
I'm installing my main targa seal I got from 914 rubber tomorrow, what's the preferred method of installing. Does anyone use soap to help it slide in or would that damage the material. So far the things I have purchased from Mark have been great.
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Mikey914 |
Dec 30 2016, 10:26 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,679 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Do the sides 1st. Then start in the middle and press on the top. The grip is tight, so if you have to use a flat screwdriver to open up about 1" to get started. You can also use soapy water to help it slide on. You really don't want to have to take off and reinstall. So don't stretch it (making one side have more material).
Patience as it is tight so it will not pull off. MArk |
ConeDodger |
Dec 30 2016, 02:43 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,622 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Do the sides 1st. Then start in the middle and press on the top. The grip is tight, so if you have to use a flat screwdriver to open up about 1" to get started. You can also use soapy water to help it slide on. You really don't want to have to take off and reinstall. So don't stretch it (making one side have more material). Patience as it is tight so it will not pull off. MArk And be careful. There are some sharp edges on that flange that will open you up enough to require stitches! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
billh1963 |
Dec 30 2016, 03:31 PM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,402 Joined: 28-March 11 From: South Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
That's good to know. I bought one from 914rubber years ago and it was horrible. You have to trim the chrome to make it fit. It also pulled away from the car when you removed the top. Yep...I had one from around 4 years ago with the same problem and wound up buying one from AA. I understand the new ones from 914rubber are MUCH better. |
colingreene |
Dec 30 2016, 09:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 729 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I have a newer one and im very happy with it.
914 Rubber Delivers in this case. |
tomh |
Jan 1 2017, 10:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
Just installed the 914 rubber main seal and it fit real nice. The grip is tight, takes a bit of time but the fit looks good.
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74914LE |
Jan 2 2017, 10:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 136 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Fort Worth, TX Member No.: 1,895 |
Thank you for the comments. Can anyone provide a photo of the seals they have installed? New Porsche / OEM / 914 Rubber / Automobile Atlanta
I would like to do a side by side compare on the available options. Specifically interested in the corners. I think this would be a great way to prove form/fit/function on what is available on the market. We all want the most durable solution, that is as close to the original as possible. Seals that are too large, hard to install, come unglued, and are improperly formed are not in the best interest of the 914 community. Prices are all over the place, and this will give us all a better idea on what we are getting for the money. I appreciate it if anyone could help out with photos from recent installs. Thanks! |
tomh |
Jan 2 2017, 01:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 322 Joined: 28-February 10 From: san jose Member No.: 11,412 Region Association: None |
I'll get a few picks up soon, I have used aftermarket and original and have found the real expensive original stuff is harder to install and doesn't work any better in most cases. The original seals are often light grey and have a white powdery substance on it that I can't get off. The 914 rubber stuff is a nice black and I feel little look nicer on my car.
Just my 2 cents. |
Mikey914 |
Jan 2 2017, 10:25 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,679 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We are in the process of putting up a new website that will have more details and pictures but I will not be able to do anything for a few days as far as getting pictures posted up here. I did see that "someone" has reproduced these (in China), and is marketing a foam rubber version of this seal. Lets just say look for a vendor that supplies a seal that is similar to OEM.
I have made several versions in the past. Including a strip of the profile seal that could be used to repair the upper section that was glued into the corners on your failing seal. My current version is pretty close to OEM. |
bando6 |
Jan 4 2017, 10:46 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 23-July 11 From: Oakland CA Member No.: 13,352 Region Association: Northern California |
That's good to know. I bought one from 914rubber years ago and it was horrible. You have to trim the chrome to make it fit. It also pulled away from the car when you removed the top. Half of my seal pulls away when removing the top also. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) |
Jett |
Jan 4 2017, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,641 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I recently (this summer) installed the 914Rubber Targa Seal and although it went in perfectly, it was a bit tight when the Targa roof was installed. I left the roof attached for several weeks while occasionally removing by lifting the rear and then wiggling to remove. After a couple of months the Top no longer pulls the seal.
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