RE: positive vendor report (window regulator from Blau)

["Browning David (TVCS)" <BrowningD@tce.com>]

Dave and anyone else interested,

Just an update on the window regulator from Blau.  I received it yesterday
and helped my dad put it in last night.  All the instructions you mentioned
came with it.  We had to enlarge one hole and drill a new one in the window
bracket.  The rest of it bolted right up.  Pretty reasonable for $99.
Hopefully, it will last quite a while.  I noticed that the mechanism is a
little different, and the motor happens to be on the other side of the
slide.

David B.
86 4000s
89 944
55 Healey 100

>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Dave [mailto:dnevin@eagle.cc.ukans.edu]
>>Sent: Monday, June 14, 1999 8:52 AM
>>To: Browning David (TVCS)
>>Subject: Re: postive vendor report
>>
>>
>>Give her a call back. There are some modifications you have
>>to make--you need to drill a hole, then there's an adapter
>>that should come with the kit now--it's not major, but
>>again, it's not a direct bolt in replacement.
>>
>>The installation kit includes a new instruction sheet, a
>>couple of bolts, some wire splice connectors and a shim.
>>
>>You might see what the oem part would cost before going this
>>route--if it's near the same price, it'd be worth it to go
>>that route (I don't think Blau carries it) but I have a gut
>>feeling it'll be a lot more. I've had good luck with The
>>Parts Connection--and they give a discount to list members
>>(their toll-free number is on the vendors list at the
>>quattro list web site).
>>
>>Good luck--if you need any more information, please let me
>>know.
>>
>>Dave
>>
>>"Browning David (TVCS)" wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> I just ordered one the other day for an 85 4000s.  What 
>>exactly doesn't fit
>>> or work right.  The lady on the phone told me that it's an 
>>exact fit, and
>>> only if I had a coupe did I have to modify anything.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> David B.
>>> 
>>> >>-----Original Message-----
>>> >>From: David Nevin [mailto:dnevin@eagle.cc.ukans.edu]
>>> >>Sent: Saturday, June 12, 1999 9:51 PM
>>> >>To: quattro@audifans.com
>>> >>Subject: postive vendor report
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >>Some of you might remember me posting some questions about
>>> >>replacing my
>>> >>window regulator on my 4KCSq. A couple of months ago, I 
>>purchased a
>>> >>replacement unit from Blaufergnugen (see vendors list on 
>>website if
>>> >>you're not familiar with them).
>>> >>
>>> >>I was disappointed when I received the unit and it wasn't the
>>> >>exact same
>>> >>design as my existing unit, and it required some 
>>modification to the
>>> >>door and window frame to make it work. Plus it didn't 
>>seal properly. I
>>> >>contacted Blaufergnugen, and received a prompt response 
>>stating they
>>> >>would do a fitting in their shop to see if they could find a
>>> >>solution to
>>> >>my problem. They have since done so, and mailed me a package
>>> >>with a new
>>> >>instruction sheet, complete with photos, and a supplemental parts
>>> >>package to adapt the unit to the car. I have not installed the
>>> >>supplemental parts, but I anticipate it will work well 
>>(I'll keep you
>>> >>posted). Jim Blau took things a step farther, and offered me the
>>> >>opportunity to return the component for a complete 
>>refund, and due to
>>> >>the delay in their response (it did take a few weeks) 
>>gave me a token
>>> >>credit to my account there.
>>> >>
>>> >>Anyway, I thought it was fair that I'd mention this positive
>>> >>result--too
>>> >>often we only tell of bad things that happen to us. And if you did
>>> >>receive an ElectroLife unit from Blaufergnugen in the 
>>last 8 months
>>> >>(when this part first became available) and are having alignment
>>> >>problems, please contact them for the supplemental kit and
>>> >>instruction--I'm sure they'll take care of you as they have me.
>>> >>
>>> >>Thanks,
>>> >>Dave Nevin
>>> >>Lawrence, KS
>>> >>87 4KCSq
>>> >>
>>