Aftermarket power windows, '82 Coupe

[Huw Powell]

> I had a 1980 5000s , type 43?, that had power windows that used a gear
> quadrant just like a manual window. It looked like they mounted to the door
> very much like the manual crank in my 76 Rabbit. You might look for a pair
> of these in the bone yard and see if they are similar.

I and another person have used them in our coupes:

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi/power-windows.htm

>>My driver's side manual window regulator is giving me a lot of trouble. 

>>I believe changed in '84) are pretty slim. I also understand that factory
>>power windows are a bear to install and prone to failure.

I eventually changed to "factory" power windows.  Get good used ones and 
lube them well and you should be good for many years.  Installing the 
harness can be a time-eater, but will be nice when you're done.

By the way, when I bought my 82 back in about 92, the *passenger* manual 
reg was in rough shape already.

-- 
Huw Powell

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