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Scott ZHP 01-14-2018 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by we350z (Post 1126360)
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 01-14-2018 04:45 PM

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 01-14-2018 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1126364)
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.

Crowz 01-14-2018 07:58 PM

Seems like I tried those before and they failed but I would be willing to try one again for the heck of it. I'll stock a few and when needed use one of them next time.

80stech 01-14-2018 08:08 PM

Is the bearing even a factor ?

Crowz 01-14-2018 08:58 PM

Wasn't for me that I could tell but Im all for research.

Mine fail from the glass sticking and when it free's up it jumps the cable off the pulleys.

upallnight 01-18-2018 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by we350z (Post 1126361)
Going on 11 years. I'm to the point I don't open the windows unless it's absolutely necessary lol. No I don't closer the door with them open.

Best Pro tip. Only time I use the window is to grab a parking ticket from the vending machine. Otherwise It's the AC when it gets hot.

we350z 01-18-2018 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 1126627)
Best Pro tip. Only time I use the window is to grab a parking ticket from the vending machine. Otherwise It's the AC when it gets hot.


Agree. I'll even pull up a little and just open the door lol.

dkl 01-18-2018 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by upallnight (Post 1126627)
Best Pro tip. Only time I use the window is to grab a parking ticket from the vending machine. Otherwise It's the AC when it gets hot.

Ditto. With that said, I'm on my 3rd window regulator on the driver side (2 OE and now Uro Premium - just replaced a year ago), 2nd regulator on the front passenger door (both OE), and original regulators in the rears (I'm the original owner). I will need to do the other 3 doors in the near future as they all make creaking noises everytime it's open. I tried to never open them all the way down to preserve them as long as I can.

crystalworks 01-19-2018 12:50 PM

You guys are hilarious. I worry very little about them and use them just as I would in any other vehicle. They are a service item if original. And if serviced, with the extra precaution mods, shouldn't need tending to again. Regulators are quick and easy, no cause for fret. Now Xover pipes, transmissions, etc. Those I sometimes worry about lol.


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