n00b question: How are your windows in those frameless doors?

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Oct 24, 2003 | 09:59 PM

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Kevin M

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That's fine and all, but I'm still going to be upset with passengers who shut the door with the window partly down. An ounce of prevention...

Oct 24, 2003 | 10:09 PM

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SubySal

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I think the biggest thing is not to close the doors hard when the window isn't in the full up position. If you go easy while closing the doors everything should be fine.

Nov 3, 2003 | 03:27 PM

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i have a 92 legacy, and have a slight problem with whistling on my front drivers door window, nothing that is TOO unbearable though. and i have put that car through the wringer and back, so i am satisfied with them.

Nov 17, 2003 | 02:53 PM

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my window in my WRX sqeeks like heck because it makes such a tight seal, but other than the horrific sound that you get the doors seem to be jsut fine stability wise

dave

Nov 17, 2003 | 03:41 PM

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AzN121184

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^^

mine goes squeaakkkkkkkkkkk

Nov 18, 2003 | 04:30 PM

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gotwrx

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I've had problems with wind noise. The drivers side window doesn't seal properly if you just close the door. Generally opening and closing the window fixes it. I've had it adjusted twice by the dealer. The second time was more effective in that the wind noise stopped for a while. Now window squeaks and the window noise is back. I think it maybe somewhat temperature related. Not the car's best feature imo

Nov 13, 2004 | 03:09 PM

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BoostinEJ20

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whats good about the framless glass, ajwrx??

j/w cuz this is a thing that bothers me too about the subarus...but really i dont think its that big a deal

Nov 14, 2004 | 10:30 AM

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gotwrx

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less weight, less cost (probably - for the manufacturer not you), style. No user advantages I can think of.

Dec 8, 2004 | 05:53 PM

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leari3fei29ud4

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will roof racks damage window/weather stripping?

since we're on the topic of frameless doors, will a roof rack on the sedan damage the windows and/or weather stripping?

im considering getting the yakima q-towers and respective clips if that info helps.

Dec 9, 2004 | 09:07 AM

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My wagon windows have withstood kid abuse for three years (kids broke a seat belt and cup holder but they were replaced by SOA). I thought for sure the windows would snap off with kids hanging from them & etc but they seem to have survived (kids and windows). However, the frameless windows make breaking in to the car E-Z.

Dec 9, 2004 | 05:44 PM

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148000 miles and racks ok

I have a 97 GT and it has about 148000 miles on it and the weather stripping and window seals are still fine. I don't have any leak problems and I use my Thule racks frequently. As long as the racks are designed for a subaru it should be no problem. As far as the original question I wouldn't let a frameless door keep you from buying a suby. Good luck

Dec 10, 2004 | 02:10 PM

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GregA

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I had a 92 legacy with 200K+ on it and didn't have any problems. IIRC the first gen Legacy's had to have a valve of sorts installed to allow the pressure to change when you shut the doors. The cabin was so airtight that the door would not shut and seal properly because of air pressure. So though they don't make a nice sound when you close them, who cares. As far as safety, how many suby models score tops in safety in all areas...side impact included.

Dec 10, 2004 | 04:22 PM

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idtce

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I have an 04 STi. Everything is fine, except at oh 130+ (Dont do that much,
Maybe more than I should) alot of wind noise.

It isnt really a problem. More of an "You should slow down now" sign.

Dec 29, 2004 | 07:12 AM

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bobmac

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I've had the same problem with the drivers side window slipping down and causing wind noise.

Jan 17, 2005 | 09:51 PM

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WRXakaBooSTi

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only problem i have is that when you car has been in the rain. if the car is wet and you open the door, a lot of water drips from the top of where the window closes and on to my seats.