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Old 01-18-08, 07:20 AM
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Manual vs Powered Windows

Which do you prefer? I know most people will say powered b/c it is a lot easier to roll up and down your windows, especially pass. But are there any people out there who like manual windows? Maybe for the weight they take off?

Also can you put powered windows in a car that came with manual? Say a 1990 GTU, are all the components needed in the door or will I have to do some wiring?
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ive always loved manual windows. not sure why. but thats the only reason i dont have a black interior. i cant find manual window black door panels!
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1) on 19 year old car, not having to worry about bad wiring is a nice thought
2) dont need keys/power on to adjust windows
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Manual for me!
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86 Sport=manual EVERYTHING!
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i like power, i dont think the wieght makes that big of a diffrence. Also it makes me feel like a SUPERSTAR!
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Originally Posted by blmcquig
ive always loved manual windows. not sure why. but thats the only reason i dont have a black interior. i cant find manual window black door panels!
You can make them yourself if you want. Thats what I did, and it looks stock. And I bought the levers from the stealership.
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How much you willing to pay for black manual windows door panels? I have a set.

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I've had both, and I prefer the Manual. It's easier, less to break, and easier/cheaper to fix.
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I preferred power.. Easier to roll down and up because i usually drive alone and want to be able to roll it up and down on the highway without having to reach over..
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How much did those levers cost you?
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I like both but I will go with manual windows. The reason behind it is that power windows are conveniant until they break, then they are a pain. I had the motor start to go out on my ae86 on the passenger side so I couldnt even roll it down all the way and once it was down I would have to reach over to roll it up. the window seal started to go bad on the driver side so the window fell off the rail and I almost sliced my hand open trying to fix it.

I prefer manual for the mechanical simplicity.

BTW if anyone wants to trade their manual windows for my power lmk.
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I prefer the manuals b/c I'd say it's quicker and easier. Takes just a second to crank. The passenger side is a little bit of a pain, so maybe I'll put in power on that side eventually.
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power for me.

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Old 01-18-08, 03:09 PM
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manual windows is for poor people and third world countries
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Originally Posted by RX7 allnight
manual windows is for poor people and third world countries
Well, I don't know about you guys, but I'm definitely poor... I had manual windows in my 323, now power in the '7. I like power for the convenience, it's harder to reach across the '7 than the 323 while driving.
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I like manual, I think I've only been in one or two FC's with working power windows.
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The power windows on our cars are no less reliable than on any other. They're not even hard to fix - I had mine re-greased and re-aligned for a little over $100. They work like new: go up\down quickly (and at the same speed) and they don't allow in any airflow on the highway.

Rolling up your own windows is a PITA (and kinda ghetto :P ).

All rx7's came pre-wired for power windows. I would advise some of you to upgrade now before those parts are too hard to find.

That is all
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My sport and SE have manual windows. I HATE manual windows.

I love the power windows on my TII. And if any problem comes up, it's an easy fix. I can deal with that.
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Powered, simply because it's convenient. And yes you can have after market ones installed (I did!)
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There's some sort of welcomed nostalgia about manual windows, but I'm leaning towards power, simply because...well....dunno.... I want to say easier, but that doesn't really make since, does it?... I guess I'm just partial to them. That's the only way I can explain it.

...So yeah, power for me!
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Manual Windows + Power Mirrors = My preference
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i have all the parts for auto but am to lazy to wire it in
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Originally Posted by RX7 allnight
manual windows is for poor people and third world countries
And living in Santa Rosa gives you a lot of room to talk

Originally Posted by RacerXtreme7
How much you willing to pay for black manual windows door panels? I have a set.

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I'm interested, how much do you want for them?
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power is better... when it works...

i converted my power GXL windows to mauals simply because i had lots of problems with the driver side stopping halfway up no matter how i adjusted it and when youd pull it up by hand it wouldnt close all the way. passenger side worked fine, but i wanted it to be even.



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