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Darren Briggs · Feb 29th, 2008, 10:09 PM

Well I had my Passenger door seal fitted, i know all the guys at the Dealership and no one said 'its standard to be missing'. I haven;t had chance to go check out the cars in the showroom, but may do tomorrow.
For a small piece of rubber trim, I would think its been a **** up in the production line rather than cost cutting. Who knows though.
It sounds more like a dealer saying it is cost cutting so they don't have to fit the missing part.

Shall find out more.
Also re JCW kit, shame no side skirts.

CHRIS27 · Mar 1st, 2008, 08:28 AM

where is this rubber door seal???

any pictures????

I can't find it.

mella yella fella · Mar 1st, 2008, 09:48 AM

you obviously haven't got one either

it should be (?) on the under side of the passenger door,as it is on the drivers door.

I haven't got one, but I can't say i'm missing it!!

mellowyellowman · Mar 2nd, 2008, 03:16 AM

my passenger door seal has just been fitted by the dealer last week, no hassle with the dealer,i just said that i have found it to be missing since delivery,they said no problem we will order one in and fit it.
the other thing i found missing was the black plinth for the front number plate,have been told by williams mini that is how 2008 production cars are now being delivered,another cost cutting exercise by mini!

westendboy · Mar 4th, 2008, 06:02 PM

Has anyone thought about that fact that the rubber seal may be only missing on RHD models?
I also wonder if the rattle is only on RHD models as all th threads i've read so far are from UK owners.

It may well be to do with the manufacturing process of the RHD dash.

Comments anyone?

I am still awaiting my Clubman and it;ll be LHD but it'll be the first thing i check

billy.batson · Mar 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM

I just took delivery of my new Clubman. After reading the posts here I looked when I got it home: sure enough there is no passenger side door seal. I meant to check out all the others in the showroom but clean forgot whilst there.

Question is: can anyone report having a Clubman that DOES have this seal?

billy.batson · Mar 4th, 2008, 06:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mini_Flower (original)

It was me who had the problem and I tried that and it worked. Not happened since.

No problems for me and I've had the car since just before Christmas and I love it. I changed its name to Terry Thomas due to all of it's Ding Dongs!

Don't you mean Leslie Phillips?

Shaun · Mar 4th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Leslie Phillips is just copying Terry Thomas really hes made a career out of it.
screenonline: Terry-Thomas (1911-1990) Biography

YouTube - Terry Thomas - School for Scoundrels

Still no Clubman woes.

zakato · Mar 5th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by westendboy (original)

Has anyone thought about that fact that the rubber seal may be only missing on RHD models?
I also wonder if the rattle is only on RHD models as all th threads i've read so far are from UK owners.

It may well be to do with the manufacturing process of the RHD dash.

Comments anyone?

I am still awaiting my Clubman and it;ll be LHD but it'll be the first thing i check

Hi there from a Spain!

I am missing the seal at the drivers door LHD (which is your passengers door RHD) ... i.e. there is only one seal and it is at the club side.

noddy · Mar 6th, 2008, 12:52 PM

I can confirm having a seal at least. Produced late January.
My biggest concern though is having a 5 seat car delivered, and by law it can only be registered as a 4 seater. Most ****** thing about it is I ordered it as a 4 seater, but the dealer somehow screwed up the order.
Well, well....

Mini_Flower · Mar 6th, 2008, 01:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original)

Don't you mean Leslie Phillips?

Doh! Yes I do! I had Terry Thomas on the brain at the time of writing that (for some unknown reason)

MINI 68 · Mar 6th, 2008, 03:46 PM

Checked mine today (delivered Monday) and the seal is missing on the passenger side as per other comments.

Based upon what people have said I phoned dealer to advise them I want it put on, but they stated that the system shows it to "not be required on the passenger side, but I can buy one for £7 + VAT"!!. So according to my dealer the Clubman should definately not have one. Strange. I mentioned if rust could be caused due to the lack of seal and assured this would not occur. Might just get that in writing!!

If anyone got one free from the dealer please let us know who they are so we can mention it to our sand hopefully get them to change their minds about the charge.

Don't you love dealer consistancy!

billy.batson · Mar 9th, 2008, 05:58 PM

I phoned my dealer to tell them the passenger door seal was missing. They promised to order one up for me and fit it (no mention of a charge, which I would refuse to pay anyway when I have just spent £16000+ with them).

Obviously they had not heard about the seal being deleted from current production, and not read these posts!

Is it just the Clubman that is not being fitted with the seal?

simeds · Mar 11th, 2008, 09:44 AM

i havn' t got one either.

Which dealer you using btw mini 68

MINI 68 · Mar 11th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original)

i havn' t got one either.

Which dealer you using btw mini 68

Wellsway in Bath. The dealer was unaware it was missing as well. Could it possibly be to do with noise reduction on the Club door side??

360 miles on the clock now so looking forward to our club run on Sunday to help the running in process!

simeds · Mar 11th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI 68 (original)

Wellsway in Bath. The dealer was unaware it was missing as well. Could it possibly be to do with noise reduction on the Club door side??

360 miles on the clock now so looking forward to our club run on Sunday to help the running in process!

ahh ! my nearest dealer too.( but not where I purchased mine from

). If you get one fitted, let me know. ( i'm not brave enought to be the first to push for it from them !)
Personally i wouldn't have noticed it if people hadn't mentioned it. No noise or water comes from that side.!
Has anyone conatcted mini customer services for a definative answer ?

Matt FT · Mar 18th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Hi guys,

500 miles on my Clubman S and loving it.

Only issue so far is a very annoying metalic metal on metal sort of squeek from the rear end, audible in the car at all speeds. Seems to be caused by flexing (so changed in camber of road or bumps on one side not the other).

I've tried making sure the rear seats are locked in properly and nothing is lose in the boot, but to no avail.

Before a trip to the dealers, anyone got any ideas?

Goonery · Mar 18th, 2008, 07:10 PM

Is this the missing seal

Shaun · Mar 18th, 2008, 08:14 PM

Arf Arf

mella yella fella · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt FT (original)

Hi guys,

500 miles on my Clubman S and loving it.

Only issue so far is a very annoying metalic metal on metal sort of squeek from the rear end, audible in the car at all speeds. Seems to be caused by flexing (so changed in camber of road or bumps on one side not the other).

I've tried making sure the rear seats are locked in properly and nothing is lose in the boot, but to no avail.

Before a trip to the dealers, anyone got any ideas?

Hi Matt
My Clubman had a squeak coming from the rear too. I got my 15 year old son to sit in the back while I test drove it and we soon noticed the noise disappeared when he sat in the o/s/r seat.
on closer inspection, the noise comes from where the seat back sits against the body.
I dont think its the seat catch, as i lubed that.

Got rid of sqeak by putting small piece of card between seat back and body(temp repair til I can find time to take it to Mini!!) Hope this helps

Feb 29th, 2008, 10:09 PM	#61
Darren Briggs ukmini***** Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Well I had my Passenger door seal fitted, i know all the guys at the Dealership and no one said 'its standard to be missing'. I haven;t had chance to go check out the cars in the showroom, but may do tomorrow. For a small piece of rubber trim, I would think its been a **** up in the production line rather than cost cutting. Who knows though. It sounds more like a dealer saying it is cost cutting so they don't have to fit the missing part. Shall find out more. Also re JCW kit, shame no side skirts. www.ukmini.com

Mar 1st, 2008, 09:48 AM	#63 (permalink)
mella yella fella MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sleepy Norfolk, Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 84 Offline	you obviously haven't got one either it should be (?) on the under side of the passenger door,as it is on the drivers door. I haven't got one, but I can't say i'm missing it!! Clubbin' it and Lovin' it

Mar 4th, 2008, 06:02 PM	#65 (permalink)
westendboy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Geneva Local Time: 05:57 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Are rubber seals and rattles on RHD models only? Has anyone thought about that fact that the rubber seal may be only missing on RHD models? I also wonder if the rattle is only on RHD models as all th threads i've read so far are from UK owners. It may well be to do with the manufacturing process of the RHD dash. Comments anyone? I am still awaiting my Clubman and it;ll be LHD but it'll be the first thing i check Last edited by westendboy : Mar 4th, 2008 at 06:03 PM. Reason: Spelling mistake

Mar 4th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#66 (permalink)
billy.batson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 138 Offline	No Passenger Door Seal I just took delivery of my new Clubman. After reading the posts here I looked when I got it home: sure enough there is no passenger side door seal. I meant to check out all the others in the showroom but clean forgot whilst there. Question is: can anyone report having a Clubman that DOES have this seal?

Mar 4th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#68 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 3,142 Offline	Leslie Phillips is just copying Terry Thomas really hes made a career out of it. screenonline: Terry-Thomas (1911-1990) Biography YouTube - Terry Thomas - School for Scoundrels Still no Clubman woes. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

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Mar 1st, 2008, 08:28 AM	#62 (permalink)
CHRIS27 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 31 Offline	where is this rubber door seal??? any pictures???? I can't find it.

Mar 2nd, 2008, 03:16 AM	#64 (permalink)
mellowyellowman mellow yellow clubman d Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ramsbottom Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 9 Offline	my passenger door seal has just been fitted by the dealer last week, no hassle with the dealer,i just said that i have found it to be missing since delivery,they said no problem we will order one in and fit it. the other thing i found missing was the black plinth for the front number plate,have been told by williams mini that is how 2008 production cars are now being delivered,another cost cutting exercise by mini!

Mar 4th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#67 (permalink)
billy.batson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mini_Flower (original) It was me who had the problem and I tried that and it worked. Not happened since. No problems for me and I've had the car since just before Christmas and I love it. I changed its name to Terry Thomas due to all of it's Ding Dongs! Don't you mean Leslie Phillips?

Mar 5th, 2008, 10:40 PM	#69 (permalink)
zakato MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elche (Alicante) Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 3 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by westendboy (original) Has anyone thought about that fact that the rubber seal may be only missing on RHD models? I also wonder if the rattle is only on RHD models as all th threads i've read so far are from UK owners. It may well be to do with the manufacturing process of the RHD dash. Comments anyone? I am still awaiting my Clubman and it;ll be LHD but it'll be the first thing i check Hi there from a Spain! I am missing the seal at the drivers door LHD (which is your passengers door RHD) ... i.e. there is only one seal and it is at the club side.

Mar 6th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#70 (permalink)
noddy Tommy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway Local Time: 05:57 PM Posts: 3 Offline	I can confirm having a seal at least. Produced late January. My biggest concern though is having a 5 seat car delivered, and by law it can only be registered as a 4 seater. Most ****** thing about it is I ordered it as a 4 seater, but the dealer somehow screwed up the order. Well, well....

Mar 6th, 2008, 01:03 PM	#71 (permalink)
Mini_Flower MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Herts Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 151 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by billy.batson (original) Don't you mean Leslie Phillips? Doh! Yes I do! I had Terry Thomas on the brain at the time of writing that (for some unknown reason)

Mar 6th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#72 (permalink)
MINI 68 With Wings! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frome, Somerset Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Seal?? Checked mine today (delivered Monday) and the seal is missing on the passenger side as per other comments. Based upon what people have said I phoned dealer to advise them I want it put on, but they stated that the system shows it to "not be required on the passenger side, but I can buy one for £7 + VAT"!!. So according to my dealer the Clubman should definately not have one. Strange. I mentioned if rust could be caused due to the lack of seal and assured this would not occur. Might just get that in writing!! If anyone got one free from the dealer please let us know who they are so we can mention it to our sand hopefully get them to change their minds about the charge. Don't you love dealer consistancy!

Mar 9th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#73 (permalink)
billy.batson MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Yorkshire, England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 138 Offline	Missing LH Door Seal I phoned my dealer to tell them the passenger door seal was missing. They promised to order one up for me and fit it (no mention of a charge, which I would refuse to pay anyway when I have just spent £16000+ with them). Obviously they had not heard about the seal being deleted from current production, and not read these posts! Is it just the Clubman that is not being fitted with the seal?

Mar 11th, 2008, 09:44 AM	#74 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 5,535 Offline	i havn' t got one either. Which dealer you using btw mini 68 I'm a big boy now

Mar 11th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#75 (permalink)
MINI 68 With Wings! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frome, Somerset Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by simeds (original) i havn' t got one either. Which dealer you using btw mini 68 Wellsway in Bath. The dealer was unaware it was missing as well. Could it possibly be to do with noise reduction on the Club door side?? 360 miles on the clock now so looking forward to our club run on Sunday to help the running in process!

Mar 11th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#76 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 5,535 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI 68 (original) Wellsway in Bath. The dealer was unaware it was missing as well. Could it possibly be to do with noise reduction on the Club door side?? 360 miles on the clock now so looking forward to our club run on Sunday to help the running in process! ahh ! my nearest dealer too.( but not where I purchased mine from ). If you get one fitted, let me know. ( i'm not brave enought to be the first to push for it from them !) Personally i wouldn't have noticed it if people hadn't mentioned it. No noise or water comes from that side.! Has anyone conatcted mini customer services for a definative answer ? I'm a big boy now

Mar 18th, 2008, 07:06 PM	#77 (permalink)
Matt FT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 163 Offline	Hi guys, 500 miles on my Clubman S and loving it. Only issue so far is a very annoying metalic metal on metal sort of squeek from the rear end, audible in the car at all speeds. Seems to be caused by flexing (so changed in camber of road or bumps on one side not the other). I've tried making sure the rear seats are locked in properly and nothing is lose in the boot, but to no avail. Before a trip to the dealers, anyone got any ideas?

Mar 18th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#78 (permalink)
Goonery MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 13,609 Offline	Is this the missing seal

Mar 18th, 2008, 08:14 PM	#79 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 3,142 Offline	Arf Arf http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Mar 18th, 2008, 09:05 PM	#80 (permalink)
mella yella fella MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sleepy Norfolk, Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 84 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt FT (original) Hi guys, 500 miles on my Clubman S and loving it. Only issue so far is a very annoying metalic metal on metal sort of squeek from the rear end, audible in the car at all speeds. Seems to be caused by flexing (so changed in camber of road or bumps on one side not the other). I've tried making sure the rear seats are locked in properly and nothing is lose in the boot, but to no avail. Before a trip to the dealers, anyone got any ideas? Hi Matt My Clubman had a squeak coming from the rear too. I got my 15 year old son to sit in the back while I test drove it and we soon noticed the noise disappeared when he sat in the o/s/r seat. on closer inspection, the noise comes from where the seat back sits against the body. I dont think its the seat catch, as i lubed that. Got rid of sqeak by putting small piece of card between seat back and body(temp repair til I can find time to take it to Mini!!) Hope this helps Clubbin' it and Lovin' it

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