Later cars have molded "corners" at the base of the windscreen which have not been reproduced in the aftermarket seals.My silicone ones are the best, obviously :-) Unless stored in extremely specific conditions, original weatherstripping will be porous and prone to tearing - I've seen the effect within a year in some NOS ones bought in 2003 from DMCH. They now sell reproductions. Martin www.delorean.co.uk Eric Pool wrote: >I am trying to see if there is a way to tell the original >weatherstipping (came on the the car from the factory) from the >aftermarkets that are or have been available. Are there any design >differences? Do they look or fit different? I am interested in this >information for all sections of weatherstripping (inner and outer door, >trunk, etc.) > >Thanks! > >Eric > > > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/