These door w-strips are GARBAGE!!!!!!

I know what you mean about the ends. The factory strips are smaller and hollow. The AK ends are a little big and solid but they do flatten out with time and work fine. The first season the doors are a bit tough to close but not so much that I had to slam them to the point of risking damage.
I found some silicone grease/Di electric rubbed into the strips really helped with door effort.
I'll get you some pics tonight after I inhale this Pizza beside me.

 

HEres a few pics. Hope they help. Wow these pics show the car is due for a good clean up.