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Old 09-28-2021, 01:07 PM
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I agree. Uro parts I have bought were flimsy and cheaply made.
I avoid URO like the plague for anything short of brackets or clips. *says the guy who is still running a URO expansion tank 3 years after installation.* It was the only thing I could get while on a road trip, don't judge me. I have the Behr unit ready to go in here.

As to regulators, I like to just buy them used and pair them with new window clips, sliders, and do the zip tie mod. Hasn't failed me yet. I just checked on my DS regulator and the clip and zip tie are working perfectly. Went ahead and re-lubricated with teflon spray to aid in longevity.
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I avoid URO like the plague for anything short of brackets or clips. *says the guy who is still running a URO expansion tank 3 years after installation.* It was the only thing I could get while on a road trip, don't judge me. I have the Behr unit ready to go in here.

As to regulators, I like to just buy them used and pair them with new window clips, sliders, and do the zip tie mod. Hasn't failed me yet. I just checked on my DS regulator and the clip and zip tie are working perfectly. Went ahead and re-lubricated with teflon spray to aid in longevity.
Zip tie mod?

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I bought magnet marelli for the rear window. Rarely use rear one's so it will probably last long time.
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Zip tie mod?

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Yeah, here you go. E46 zip tie fix.

I do it preventatively with new sliders. Keeps the little metal clamp piece in the area it's supposed to sit.

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I'm upgrading to double pane windows on all of the doors and it would probably be a good idea to change the clips.
I dont think I would change power window regulators and motor proactively on all doors, especially the rear one. They barely even get used. This would be too expensive especially with OEM parts.
Has anyone tried these clips from fcpeuro?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-51338254781-1
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Oh just found the OEM ones, only 50 cents more
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...x5-51338254781
These are fronts

And these are rears
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...ip-51357011680
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I replaced those clips on mine with a new regulator. There's at trick to update them for support. Basically, reverse them and install bigger plastic screw clips. The larger clips are license plate inserts. I used this guy's hack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwFFd7OJGaI
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Thank you I'll watch the video.

I guess these parts are needed as well. Just ordered them

RegulatorFix.com

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I replaced those clips on mine with a new regulator. There's at trick to update them for support. Basically, reverse them and install bigger plastic screw clips. The larger clips are license plate inserts. I used this guy's hack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwFFd7OJGaI
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https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Tru...Screws/3228042
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Don't forget to trim the black clips. I used wire cutters to snip off a bit.
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