windows trim fitting, help please.

hi, i have just receied my new window trim this morning (Thanks Nic) and tried to fit it. No matter what I do/how hard I push it toward to the roof, the trim just won't fit without a big gap. if I push very hard to minimum the gap, the fitting holes wont line up. I'm not sure whats going on with it. Anyone replaced their window trim can offer some help/tips? thanks in advance

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I think it's meant to have a gap - don't suppose you still have the original on the other side you can compare with?

here's a pic of the old trim in place, the other side have the same gap--i thought it's too big a gap if it's meant to be

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From memory I think it looks about right (I can't go have a look because my car is at a garage ).......

If the screws went in OK then it's probably right. It might be because the car is white that the gap looks too big. You could always put on some OEM wind deflectors, then you won't notice.

Mine is like that(2nd Pic) - I always wondered if they were installed incorrectly during my respray before I got the car

Question - why does the trim leave gaps(albeit small but noticeable) when installed?

Mine are like that to, toyota wouldnt of left supra a gap there, and its got moss inside mine, with a visible black clip, i rekon mine used to have wind deflectors, when mine goes for a respray, if the gap cannot be helped, ill just have to have the gap filled and smoothed..

my car comes with both window trim like that (2nd pic, big gap both side) but the front lower part meet the car body perfect tho -- you can see it from the 2nd pic, lower than the red arrow part fits perfect

Mine are like that to, toyota wouldnt of left supra a gap there, and its got moss inside mine, with a visible black clip, i rekon mine used to have wind deflectors, when mine goes for a respray, if the gap cannot be helped, ill just have to have the gap filled and smoothed..

my driver side got moss at the gap as well, really disgusting as it's easily spotted on a white car

From memory I think it looks about right (I can't go have a look because my car is at a garage ).......

 

If the screws went in OK then it's probably right. It might be because the car is white that the gap looks too big. You could always put on some OEM wind deflectors, then you won't notice.

didnt know there's an oem wind deflectors available, will check it out later see if it helps hide the gap, thanks for the info

my car comes with both window trim like that (2nd pic, big gap both side) but the front lower part meet the car body perfect tho -- you can see it from the 2nd pic, lower than the red arrow part fits perfect

 

 

 

my driver side got moss at the gap as well, really disgusting as it's easily spotted on a white car

 

 

didnt know there's an oem wind deflectors available, will check it out later see if it helps hide the gap, thanks for the info

Actually, why didnt i think of that?!?!?! ill just get a set of oem wind deflectors:D:Pling:

Its a drainage channel, and when you take it off you will find that there is an internal drain tube that must be fitted correctly, you will some see, make sure the tube is not blocked;)

didnt know there's an oem wind deflectors available, will check it out later see if it helps hide the gap, thanks for the info

As already said, there is suppose to be a gap to help channel water. If you want a price for the Toyota wind deflectors let me know.

As already said, there is suppose to be a gap to help channel water. If you want a price for the Toyota wind deflectors let me know.

ME ME ME ME, pm me a price please so i can add it to the list of rubber seals i need to buy of you soon:)

Its a drainage channel, and when you take it off you will find that there is an internal drain tube that must be fitted correctly, you will some see, make sure the tube is not blocked;)

when I took off the trim I didnt see any tube thing inside the trim? any change you got a pic of the drainage channel/tubing?

As already said, there is suppose to be a gap to help channel water. If you want a price for the Toyota wind deflectors let me know.

yes please, pm me a price as well btw, do you have a close up pic of how the deflector is fitted?

I thought the tube drain thing was only on the aero tops?

when I took off the trim I didnt see any tube thing inside the trim? any change you got a pic of the drainage channel/tubing?

 

 

 

yes please, pm me a price as well btw, do you have a close up pic of how the deflector is fitted?

Its part of the window trim, not separate, it goes down inside the soft rubber part.

both of the window trims I got dont have the drainage channel/tubing thing, the inside ( back of the rubber, with 2 metal clips) only have some black seals. I'll try to minimum the gap, if not success I may get the wind deflector

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Edit - on a 2nd look that is sitting too far outwards of the roof. Can't offer any suggestions other than its fitted incorrectly - they're a bit of a fiddle to get right!