Window Regulators - Reinforcing before they break?

[Ricky Bobby]

Guys, I've had my X for a few years now (December of 2011) and no issues with the regulators to date, knock on wood. A touch of a rattle when closing the door which I understand is mostly from the old style window clips at the base of the window.

I have to replace my door handles (inner door handle black plastic trim is peeling) so the door panels are probably coming off this weekend. While it's off I'd like to replace the black plastic clips holding the window in place, I have 2 new screws,bushings, and black clips from the dealer.

What other fixes/refurbishings of the window regulator can I do, while the door panel is off, and while the regulator is "in situ"? Should I just wipe down the tracks of the regulator and lightly lubricate for smoother operation, maybe reinforce the motor on the track with the popular "ziptie or copper wire" fix? I just would hate to not do everything possible to get the most life out of my regulators, while I have the doors open.

Also perhaps I can access/replace the regulator slider clips with the improved version from www.regulatorfix.com
EDIT: I just ordered a pair of the below, for $14 and free shipping its worth a shot to do it while the door panel is off, at least on my passenger door while that one is open this weekend, if its helpful I will reinforce the regulator with these clips on the drivers door too, when I do the bottom black window clips.



Thoughts?