Window Regulator Longevity - Pro Tip

[we350z]

3rd time replacing my driver front window regulator. Total pain in the ass wrangling them in and out. Got a tip on the Facebook forum to spray silicone lube in the window channels. Along with copious amounts of lithium grease on the regulator tracks must say the window now glides much more effortlessly. Also applied to the other 3 windows as preventative measure.

[80stech]

What brand of regulator are you using? What is the point of failure?

[we350z]

Seems that the cable always gets snagged / spaghettied somehow. I've used OE and cheap Chinese don't seem to matter.

[Crowz]

Jbweld will make it last... possibly forever.

It may fail somewhere else but it wont fail where you jbweld it.

[Scott ZHP]

Just ordered a URO "Premium" regulator. It has ball bearings in the cable guides instead of a bushing. Plan is to lubricate this with Triflow. I think lithium grease is a good idea, but it's too thick for use in northern climates (it's about 10F outside now) where it will harden over time.

I normally steer clear of URO stuff, but the video on Rockauto was pretty convincing.

[we350z]

Originally Posted by Scott ZHP

Just ordered a URO "Premium" regulator. It has ball bearings in the cable guides instead of a bushing. Plan is to lubricate this with Triflow. I think lithium grease is a good idea, but it's too thick for use in northern climates (it's about 10F outside now) where it will harden over time.

I normally steer clear of URO stuff, but the video on Rockauto was pretty convincing.

Hmm I was specifically looking for a ball bearing model when bought the replacement a year or so ago couldn't find one. Wish I had gotten that instead . Triflow Teflon spray lube is good shit my locksmith introduced me to it. I use it in all my locksmith and latches now. Slippery as a politician!

[Scott ZHP]

Originally Posted by we350z

Hmm I was specifically looking for a ball bearing model when bought the replacement a year or so ago couldn't find one. Wish I had gotten that instead

Here ya go... lifetime warranty; hopefully last one I'll need.

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[crystalworks]

They should give you a commission... I think I'm going to try those on the next window failure as I have not done the rear regulators as of yet.

Are regulators on the e70 a problem area as well?

[Scott ZHP]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

They should give you a commission... I think I'm going to try those on the next window failure as I have not done the rear regulators as of yet.

Are regulators on the e70 a problem area as well?

Lol, I actually ordered it from Max at oembimmerparts.com It's a couple of bucks more that rockauto, but if there's ever a problem he will make it right.

My (wife's) E70 is a 2012, bought it CPO in 2015 with 24k miles coming off lease. I haven't touched any of the regulators yet and haven't heard any complaints. I did have the OFHG replaced under CPO warranty, so that issue is still around.

[crystalworks]

3rd regulator on the same door? How long have you owned your X?

Also, curious, do you open/close your doors with the windows down? I've read that does/might cause extra stress on the regulators? Never experienced a re-failure myself, but thought I would ask.