Electric Windows To Windy Windows

[ben205turbo 0]

hi does anyone know if its possible to change from electric windows to windy windows? thanks

[Dizzee stuff 33 1 Cars]

Just change the window regulater to a manual one.

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

two new drivers manual window regs on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261125530743?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

 

certainly last drivers side regs in the country as did a stock check

[ben205turbo 0]

are they simple to swap over? and thanks

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

very easy took me 15 mins do drivers side take door card off and pocket then its just a few nuts easy peasy

[ben205turbo 0]

ok will look for 2nd hand regulator though as £160 to downgrade how my windows go up and down is a bit much.

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

thats just for drivers side the passangers a diff part number they do retail new from pug at around 90 i believe

[ben205turbo 0]

does it have to be from a gti?

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

as far as am aware 3 and 5 door regs are diff so need be a 3 door reg if you have 3 door i strongly advise getting a new reg where you can as other regs are at that age now so could be a case of buy cheap buy twice

[Slo 283 1 Cars]

2 door gti, 2 door cti and 4 door models have different regulators which model have you got? youll also need window winder handles as well obviously

Edited November 18, 2012 by Slo

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

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Edited November 18, 2012 by farmer

[ben205turbo 0]

I've got a 1987 1.9 gti and i can source a cheap 1.6 auto for bits

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

if the auto is 3 door and manual be good to go

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

made mistake on service box before CTI is diff part number so apoligies SLO

[ben205turbo 0]

cool thank for your help

[jamie_1992 66 1 Cars]

why would you want to down grade i hate having manual windows wish i had electric

[welshpug 1,630]

as above! why?

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

personally i prefer manual and have had both now

[ben205turbo 0]

because i have carbon fibre door cards to go on and the holes are all there for windy windows and don't want to chop them up for pockets and switches

[welshpug 1,630]

Got a cage?

[ben205turbo 0]

yeah got a sparco 6 point bolt in to go in but getting paint work done first

[Anthony 1,000]

I think the point Welshy was making was that depending where the door bars are, you might not be able to use the winder handles - not such an issue if it's a new cage as you can position the door bar appropriately usually, but if it's a used one you're refitting you might have a problem.

 

Another option (that I would personally do) is to just relocate the electric window switches to the center console somewhere - easy enough to do, particularly on the pre-Phase 2 cars. Just extend the wires as required.

[ben205turbo 0]

oh didn't think about that good point yeah its 2nd hand off a friend. i may relocate the wires would only have to do drivers side too. thanks

[welshpug 1,630]

Yes, Anthony hit the nail on the head, a few cars I service for still have their leccy windows as it would be impossible to wind them due to the door bars, I don't know if this would be the case with the OMP, certainly seems to be with most SD and CC items.

[ben205turbo 0]

cheers glad i asked here first otherwise would of been rather stroppy lol thanks again