Door latches/strikers

[tmoretta]

Trying to figure this out: The FFR assembly directions for the door latches/strikers claim the re-use of OEM latches and fasteners. Then we are instructed to use the "supplied countersunk screws" to attach the door latch to the frame. Well, my Subaru saved screws are too short and I can't find any kit supplied countersunk screws. I also had to trim the latch mechanisms to fit into the door frames. Do I need to purchase some screws? Any ideas/experience?

[Mechie3]

They ended up changing to supplied hex head screws to meet some requirement. Most of us ended up purchasing our own countersunk screws.

[tmoretta]

Interesting. Thanks.

[Harley818]

check out waynes tips in the sticky - post 57

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?11115-818-assembly-tips-add-yours&p=187351#post187351

[tmoretta]

In order to lessen the gap between the door skin and the door jam (side sail), I cut a hole in the fiberglass of the side sail and mounted the striker directly on the steel striker mount.

[RM1SepEx]

In order to lessen the gap between the door skin and the door jam (side sail), I cut a hole in the fiberglass of the side sail and mounted the striker directly on the steel striker mount.

you don't have to do that if you mount the striker as far as you can towards the center of the car due to how the hinges are placed relative to the latch location. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?10649-RM1Sepex-Build-Thread/page20

I'd read the entire page, back and forth with several builders etc... Aloha818 and I finally got what I think gives the best soln, see video at post 784, you can do them w/o cutting a chunk of door or relieving the side panel skin for the latches

I would also second reading Wayne's tips, really helps to locate the latches illuminating from behind. Like most of the areas of the car using the thoughts, tips etc from others helps immensely, couldn't build the car w/o the forum