Ka-Chunk. Music to my ears.
 

Well, after 3 attempts, I finally got my driver side door aligned so it
closes correctly and locks.
:drama:
In the end I replaced the striker (but I dont think that did much),
fabricated some shims for the door-hinge bolts, and poked some holes
in the rubber strip.

I know I really should have been able to align it without the shims, but
I needed to push the top left corner of the door away from the fender while
keeping the door level. I just cut a few pieces of alum to fit and slid them
under the hinge.

I was amaized at how much poking a few holes in the weatherstrip can help
it close easier...

It now closes easily and I dont need to slam the hell out of it. And the
lock finally works. Sweeeeet.

Good to hear. Slamming the door sucks.