new 4k window regulator

[Drew Boyd]

weve tried the pimax universal (and they are) kits in a corrado with
equally bad results.  in that case it eliminated the glass levelling
arm assembly.  a very poor replacement in my opinion.  we arent
planning on installing any more.



On Mon, 01 Nov 2004 09:51:54 -0700, Keith Lawyer
<lawyerkg at co.laplata.co.us> wrote:
> I'm sure this is already covered in the archives, but:
> 
> I replaced my driver's front window regulator for what seemed like the
> ump-teenth time this weekend.  After having the original fail and then
> the one from my parts car failing just a few weeks later (both from
> jammed/fraying cables) I first decided to source another used one.
> 
> I could have sworn that approx 4-5 years ago we got one for a previous
> 4k from a place in CA (perhaps Dad's) for $45.  So, expecting to pay
> this I started looking used.  Dad's didnt' have any, car-part.com wasn't
> much help and Force 5 wanted $80 for a used one.  Wow.  Chris at Force 5
> told me they've become somewhat rare, and I think he's right.  I don't
> mean to criticize Chris as I know he's a list supporter, but I couldn't
> bring myself to spend $80 for a used part like this.
> 
> So I ordered the new unit from Blau.  It's a Pimax brand and comes from
> Italy.  $120.  I was willing to try it for $120 because 1) it's new 2)I
> was tired of removing my door panel and 3)it employs a different design
> which does not use a cable...........oh and 4) lack of a functioning
> window really cramps my style at the Wendy's drive thru :)
> 
> I honestly didnt' scrutinize exactly how it works as I was in a hurry
> to install it over the weekend, but it appears to use a very long worm
> drive gear.  The installation instructions provided by Blau are good.
> 
> The fit was a somewhat poor.  The main track of the regulator anchors
> using the same "T" pattern of bolts, ie one at the bottom of the door
> and two side-by-side near the top.  I anchored the bottom bolt and then
> had to pull the regulator down (essentially bending the lower mounting
> tab) while having my gf start the top two bolts.  I couldn't hold it
> down far enough with one hand and start the bolts at the same time.  It
> was either that or ream the door holes.
> 
> The other fit issue came at the glass bracket interface; one of the
> holes in the glass bracket is supposed to line up with a hole in the
> regulator trolley.  Well, it didn't.  It was VERY close, but I had to
> ream the hole in the trolley to prevent the bolt from cross threading
> into the glass bracket.  The 2nd hole you drill per the instructions.
> 
> The motor sits near the rear of the door rather than the front as in
> OEM configuration.  The entire thing is more compact than OEM.
> 
> Overall install was easy and the fitment issues were minor.  As I've
> seen mentioned on the list, it goes a bit slower than OEM, particularly
> when going up (reminds me of my old Type 43)...........but if it lasts
> more than a few months I'll be ahead of the curve LOL
> 
> Keith L
> now waiting for the door handle to fail.....AGAIN
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