Question for the Windshield Install Gurus Options

[raynekat]

Getting ready to install my new Sekurit windshield in the 71 914.

I've got both 3/8" and 5/16" butyl tape.
Sounds like the smaller 5/16" is the correct way to go.
I've also got a can of the butyl primer which I plan on using on both the pinch weld and the window itself where the butyl tape will be in contact.

I've already installed the windshield trim clips.
Today I just set the windshield in place without the butyl to see how it fit.
Looks to be very good with the windshield sitting inside all of the trim clips.
The gap between the windshield and the pinch weld is approx is just a bit more than 1/8" which should work with the smaller diameter butyl tape.

My main question concerns the two rubber setting blocks that are supposed go below the window.
How are these placed such that you can still get the lower windshield trim snapped into place?
Seems like these two rubber setting blocks are only going to be in the way.

I'm actually considering putting the setting blocks on top of a couple of the trim clips.
That way you can still get the trim into the trim clip and the setting block can still function as it was designed to.
The only issue is that the small plastic pin from the trim clip will be holding up the setting block.
See any problems with this?

[Mikey914]

As far as thickness goes, I prefer the 3/8"(10MM). Why, because it's all getting compressed anyhow right? so it allows more material to help make a better seal. technically the OEM material is 8mm (5/16"), it also had a heating wire to make it easier to heat up.
SO when you have the choice of less sealing material or more, what do you prefer? Thicker material will have to compress more, but in my opinion offers a better seal.
I stretch mine when I install so effectively it is a smaller diameter.