I did this mod. during the build stage, and I am very happy that I did.
Amazing how much that little extra space means, and the surface your
upper arm comes against is wider/flatter then the standard sill. The
door inserts I have used, of course, and unfortunately I have thrown
away the splash mouldings for the door sill.
The door sill modifications are the same work whether you do it at build
stage or after (except for removing/replacing interior lining and
repainting the affected areas, of course), but the door part would mean
some extra work. I would definitely recommend the complete factory mod.
set (less the epoxy that comes with it, if you have some left over),
which includes the metal parts to be replaced inside the doors. Good
protection of the plexi and good support of the doors on your bench
should be top concerns in order not to damage the windows.
Regards,
Svein
LN-SKJ
----- Original Message -----
From: R.C.Harrison
To: europa-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 8:43 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Europa Widen Shoulder width door mod.
Hi! All
Has anyone done the widen shoulder width mod.to door and sill? Is
there a door insert available ? or "splash"
I'd be obliged for anyone who has done it to advise a little about it
? what is it like to do and how long would you say to do it./ any
pictures.
Regards
Bob Harrison
G-PTAG Kit 337 just ready to install new 914
Robt.C.Harrison
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