Power Window on drivers side super-slow!

[MarshallDillon]

Here is something interesting. I have a sissor lift for the passenger side window, and a ribbon lift on the driver's side. The ribbon lift is not very good, and all the contacts have been cleaned. We are trying to figure out one of two solutions:

1. Fix ribbon lift so it is as robust as the passenger side
2. Buy a sissor lift for the driver's side, all brand new

Comments please! I know that sissor lifts are 10 times better than ribbons, but do not know where to buy (if at all), or how to bring back ribbon from near dead.

 

[vetteoz]

2. Buy a sissor lift for the driver's side, all brand new.

At this price you could buy 2 new genuine factory ones
Nearly 1/2 price of the repo ones from Ecklers , etc

1984-1996 C4 Corvette Window Regulator Kit

1984-1996 C4 Corvette Window Regulator Kit

 

[MarshallDillon]

At this price you could buy 2 new genuine factory ones
Nearly 1/2 price of the repo ones from Ecklers , etc

1984-1996 C4 Corvette Window Regulator Kit

1984-1996 C4 Corvette Window Regulator Kit

Thank you. That's it and they will have some of my money tommorw.

 

[MarshallDillon]

At this price you could buy 2 new genuine factory ones
Nearly 1/2 price of the repo ones from Ecklers , etc

1984-1996 C4 Corvette Window Regulator Kit

1984-1996 C4 Corvette Window Regulator Kit

Question, what do I do for an electric motor? Reuse the old one from my ribbon system, or buy new? Are they interchangeable? And of course, if buying, how do I get a not-made-in-China motor?

 

[WhalePirot]

I took both ribbon-style out of my '84 (both were working) and replaced with the faster scissor-type. I'd replaced the ribbons on the left side twice already.

The grease on the sliders gets old and collects dirt. They can be cleaned and regreased but will never be as fast as the newer design and it is a PITA job.

I have L&R operable assemblies for the '84 in the garage, looking for a new home.

 

[vetteoz]

what do I do for an electric motor?

What motor?
The units I linked are complete bolt in units including the drive motor.
Take old crap out , bolt in new reg , hook up , done

 

[MarshallDillon]

What motor?
The units I linked are complete bolt in units including the drive motor.
Take old crap out , bolt in new reg , hook up , done

10-4 got it. Thanks!

 

[MarshallDillon]

Just ordered my regulator from Utah today. When I ask for and get good advise, I act on it. Many thanks! Btw, there were only 10 sets left, now 9, so if you need one better get one. Some stuff I wanted was sold out.