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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 07:07 PM
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Default Power windows to Roll-ups

I'm a big fan of roll-up windows (don't ask me why) and was just wondering if anyone has ever done this swap and how easy it was. Also, any idea how much weight it would save if any? Lastly, I'd like to keep my power locks w/remote keyless. Is that possible?

Thanks for any and all help!
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Anything is possible. But you want save any weight.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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if you do this, i will take your power window stuff, i hate roll up windows
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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roll ups are heavier.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Yeah roll ups are heavier, stop being a wierdo
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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I have roll-up windows in my car. Yes, it's PITA to roll down the passenger window, and that's the only thing I miss about power windows.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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the motors never burn out on you if there are none!
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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omfg i thought i was the only one that wanted manual windows! i also want manual seats. so like the question, anyone done that?
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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omfg i thought i was the only one that wanted manual windows! i also want manual seats. so like the question, anyone done that?
Converting to manual seats would be a piece of cake. Just hide the unplugged wiring and bolt in the manual seat and you're finished.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 12:42 AM
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I have manual seats and the driver side sits up higher than camaros with power seats. That is my only beef with the manual seat.
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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i cant find manual seats over here, thats the problem lol
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I love my manual seat, I hate electric seats, so slow!
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 03:32 AM
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the only thing i hate is when i let chicks drive my car and my seat is all fucked up with taht 6 way adjustable power seat, you can never get it back the way it was..
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Old Jun 14, 2006 | 12:00 PM
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Roll downs suck when someone pulls up on your passanger side and wants to conversate. But atleast you dont have to worry about a motor going out and not being able to get the windows back up. I believe cars should come with both auto/ and manual in case your motor were to go out.

On the seat. Find a salvage yard and see if they have any you could yank. This would probally be the cheapest route.
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 11:22 PM
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just shitcan the power track you can use one thats manual from a 3rd or 4th gen.
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