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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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bought a 95 z28 roller and found out it doesnt have power windows or power locks. anyon eknow how hard it will be to install these accesories or if its even possible?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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dude, do u know every body want a roller window on these car, instead of power window ? u glad u have roller window, KEEP IT !!!
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yeah i agree keep the roller, mine are starting to go out
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hell, I'd trade my power stuff plus cash for manual windows
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You should check to see if it's a 1LE car (factory leightweight car) Looks through the RPO codees in your glove box.
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You should check to see if it's a 1LE car (factory leightweight car) Looks through the RPO codees in your glove box.
agreed. 1LE cars are somewhat rare and hard to come by
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I can't imagine how much of a pain in the *** converting would be.
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im not to worried about the whole weight saving deal. rather have the power windows and locks
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Originally Posted by slow93z
im to worried about the whole weight saving deal. rather have the power windows and locks
They are pretty poorly designed, my window will freeze when its in the garage in cold weather and the power lock actuator had to be replaced in my car already.
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Do you realize how much wiring there is to the power windows/locks system? It would be a very expensive and lengthy undertaking.
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I would love to have manual windows and door locks. Screw this power crap.
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Couldve he just rip the wiring , switches etc out of a v6 car in a junk yard and use it? Then buy new motors? You could rig it up to a separate relay and make it work without tapping into the stock harness.
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Couldve he just rip the wiring , switches etc out of a v6 car in a junk yard and use it? Then buy new motors? You could rig it up to a separate relay and make it work without tapping into the stock harness.
thats what i was thinkin, just find a power and ground source for it and i thought it would work...
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i would kill to have non power
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Originally Posted by slow93z
thats what i was thinkin, just find a power and ground source for it and i thought it would work...
Sounds easy doesn't it?

You've also got to consider the internal door components, wiring, the ARMREST, switches, new door panel, running the wiring...and then some, and then some.

But by all means if you want to do it, please document it with pictures. I'd love to see it.
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oh no, i know it wont be easy its just we put power windows in my buddys
71 c10 and it was fairly easy but i know the new the cars the harder it gets
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PLEASE, keep your manual windows. I'd trade you plus cash and do the whole swap for you. I'd much rather have non-power in a Camaro. If it's in my Caddy give me powa.
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what about swapping from power to manual? is there a kit availiable? im sick of the crappy window motors.
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Op, you are better off getting the power doors off of another car and wiring it up...
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Originally Posted by Stocker94z
PLEASE, keep your manual windows. I'd trade you plus cash and do the whole swap for you. I'd much rather have non-power in a Camaro. If it's in my Caddy give me powa.
willing to do the trade if your serious
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