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Dec 7, 2008 | 05:49 PM

00MaroVSix

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switching to manual windows

anyone ever go from auto windows to manual? im tired of window motors going out on me. i tried searching but couldnt find anything

Dec 7, 2008 | 06:49 PM

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Im gathering parts for this swap....I cant wait to rip out the wiring!!!

Dec 7, 2008 | 07:32 PM

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I would do the Auto Trix Mod atleast first before I started ripping wires.

Dec 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM

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Have fun reaching over to roll down the passenger window.

Dec 8, 2008 | 01:24 AM

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luckily i found me 2 complete door shells with manual windows its just a direct swap over.

Dec 8, 2008 | 01:59 AM

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It's pretty easy to do. Once you get the Door Panel off, the Manual Assembly has a Templete already in the Door, you just have to drill it out and put the Manual Parts in.

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Have fun reaching over to roll down the passenger window.

Have fun replacing the Electric Motors when they break..

Dec 8, 2008 | 02:02 AM

00MaroVSix

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i would much rather reach over then have to replace my w/m every 6 months.

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Dec 8, 2008 | 02:05 AM

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Ive been interested in doing this for a long time but I havent seen it done. I have the part numbers somewhere.

Dec 8, 2008 | 02:05 AM

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I don't have any pics.. when you pull the Door Panel off, you will see it. Then it's pretty simple from there. I suggest getting a Dremel or something of that nature to grind the Rivets out of the Electric stuff so you can get it out of the Door.

Dec 8, 2008 | 02:15 AM

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ill have to take a look. i need to realign my windows soon anyways so ill look at it then. thankyou.

Dec 8, 2008 | 09:18 AM

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if you are taking weight in to consideration i believe the electrics one's way less. correct me if i am wrong though.

Dec 8, 2008 | 10:43 AM

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i would much rather reach over then have to replace my w/m every 6 months.

it takes about 30 mins and if you buy motors from autozone they have a lifetime warranty... i replaced my drivers side last year and next summer i might have to replace the pass side motor as its pretty slow.

i've had the car for almost 5 years and i have only replaced that drivers side motor. i do know they had been done before though as the holes were drilled and pop rivots replaced with screws.. i just loosened the screws and pulled the motor out and reused the same screws that i left in the door

Dec 8, 2008 | 01:17 PM

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im actually interested in going from manual to power windows haha. rolling down that passenger window is a PITA all the time ha

Dec 8, 2008 | 07:23 PM

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haha manual windows are more for racers. im going from power to manual to save a little bit of weight the windows will be up most of the time so who cares.

Dec 9, 2008 | 02:23 PM

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Whoa people!

Why on earth would you want manual windows?

We have the fix for your window motors going out all the time. Go to the ws6store and get yourself an AutoTrix Window Fix kit. Trust me!

You can also go to www.autotrix.net and see tons of customer reviews!

You can find more info here

https://ls1tech.com/forums/lsx-parts...er-window.html

Dec 9, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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I want my Manual Windows cause it's part of my Car..that's how it came from the Factory, and they are staying.

Can't be a Stripper Car without the lack of Options..

Dec 9, 2008 | 02:32 PM

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i must be lucky. im on my second camaro. first one for 2 and a half years this one for 2 years.i've never had one go out.i've had one on the old car get slow but thats it

Dec 9, 2008 | 02:35 PM

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I replaced the Drivers Side Assembly in my Truck cause the Cable broke in it, got a replacement unit from O'Rielly's, pretty much OEM and bolted right in.