Faster Windows?? Upgrade
Originally Posted by bmfcamaro
when compared to the siemens brand they go faster than my stock one. just order one online from autozone.
That may be a 3rd way to make them faster, just swap the motor out with a faster one. Faster and bigger may be even better.
For anyone with an old motor, does it have a sticker with any motor specs such as RPM or amperage?
Has anyone taken apart the switch or thermal control section. I would love to learn more about it.
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I just installed an ACI replacement motor from Advance Auto. It now goes up and down just as fast as in my wife's SUV - much faster than it ever did since it was new. In fact, it's taking some getting used to 
. It was only $55 and comes with a lifetime warranty. I may go ahead and do the other side just to get the speed.
. It was only $55 and comes with a lifetime warranty. I may go ahead and do the other side just to get the speed. bringing it back from the dead..
recently my EBAY motor $18 each.. bought 2 sold 1 cuz i thought this one would last.. not... 700 miles later
went to the vato zone got me a lifetime warrenty reman one thinking about doing the mod before i stick it on.. its a cardone reman i was wondering if i can do the mod to this one??
recently my EBAY motor $18 each.. bought 2 sold 1 cuz i thought this one would last.. not... 700 miles later
went to the vato zone got me a lifetime warrenty reman one thinking about doing the mod before i stick it on.. its a cardone reman i was wondering if i can do the mod to this one??
If you have it out, than it would be really easy to open it to tell if you can do the mod. I recently did it, it will take you 5 minuts tops since you have the motor out. All you have to do is solder a 12awg wire across the circuit that the thermal coupling completes.
I just did it recently and it works amazing. My motor barely moved up and I was sure it was fried when before I tried this. It was really moving poorly.
Now it moves about 3-4 second ETs. It is great. As for the safety, I tested it on my hand and it is not going to break anything stronger than pasta. I also did a hell of alot of research before I did this.
Look here for a minute, it has other links inside too.
http://www.fastlsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14445
As I said (in the link) the express motor down feature is not corrupted and the motor stops just fine at the stoppers.
Let me know if I can help with anything.
I just did it recently and it works amazing. My motor barely moved up and I was sure it was fried when before I tried this. It was really moving poorly.
Now it moves about 3-4 second ETs. It is great. As for the safety, I tested it on my hand and it is not going to break anything stronger than pasta. I also did a hell of alot of research before I did this.
Look here for a minute, it has other links inside too.
http://www.fastlsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14445
As I said (in the link) the express motor down feature is not corrupted and the motor stops just fine at the stoppers.
Let me know if I can help with anything.
Originally Posted by autotrix
I couldn't just not say anything!
Autotrix does have a guaranteed safe way to do this. I would certainly do them both. The autotrix kit definitely solves the other engineering blunder in the F-bodies.
Originally Posted by JasonWW
I have no experience with these windows, but am a good general mechanic.
Just off the top of my head, has anyone considered seeing what voltage your getting at the motors? If there is a drop through the switch or due to skinny wires used in the first place then the lowered voltage will make them slower than they should be. A wiring upgrade or a switch cleaning may be the fix.
Just off the top of my head, has anyone considered seeing what voltage your getting at the motors? If there is a drop through the switch or due to skinny wires used in the first place then the lowered voltage will make them slower than they should be. A wiring upgrade or a switch cleaning may be the fix.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...light=autotrix
Hotwhip has also compare voltages before and after with similar results.
Originally Posted by thingthatgoes
ha ha ha, oh yeah,
Autotrix does have a guaranteed safe way to do this. I would certainly do them both. The autotrix kit definitely solves the other engineering blunder in the F-bodies.
Autotrix does have a guaranteed safe way to do this. I would certainly do them both. The autotrix kit definitely solves the other engineering blunder in the F-bodies.
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Anyone have a part number for the motors mentioned? I need to replace both of mine before they just quit. Was going to use factory replacements (cheap) but after reading this thread I have my doubts.
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Saw this thread as well like greasepunk mentioned. Is this information still the same? Been putting off changing the windows motor but it's ridiculous now how slow it has become. I also need to replace the speakers in the door as well. Beutiful day today her in NY so thought this might be the time to get 'er done.
Thanks!
Thanks!
