cheap window regulator
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From: Matthews Nc
cheap window regulator
What do people think? Would you trust it?
http://www.dependable-autoparts.com/products/1997%252d2004-GM-Chevrolet-Corvette-C5-Left-Side-Window-Regulator.html
http://www.dependable-autoparts.com/products/1997%252d2004-GM-Chevrolet-Corvette-C5-Left-Side-Window-Regulator.html
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
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Excellent prices. I have to wonder the same if they are any good? Sure wouldn't hurt to get it just in case. I see ther opposite side is the same price too.
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From: Matthews Nc
Amazon was the cheapest oem I found. I'm tossed up, doesn't seem like the ac delcos last that long anyways so maybe its worth a shot.
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From: Crestview Florida
Installed a driver's side regulator from Dependable about a month ago. So far so good and there were no problems with the install. With only a month of light use, I can't speak to durability, but for the moment it works.
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From: Kingsburg Ca
I've had my regulator from Dependable for about 7 months now not a single problem,Live out here in Cali and use the up/down all the time,Great prices and quick delivery I think $70.00 sure beats $150.00-200.00 all day long and since I hear these things only last 1-2 years sometimes It's a "No Brainer" for me Good Luck
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From: DFW Texas
I went ahead and bought this regulator. Here is what I have observed:
1. The vertical metal channels that the glass rides on are shorter than the OEM part. This makes fitment an issue. For the channel at the back of the door is it 0.5" to 1" shorter and thus the bolts will not fit through the existing holes in the fiberglass door panel. See picture here comparing the new regulator to the old (OEM) regulator:
2. The motor is a little weak. It struggles to get the window to the full up position. This might get better the more I use it.
1. The vertical metal channels that the glass rides on are shorter than the OEM part. This makes fitment an issue. For the channel at the back of the door is it 0.5" to 1" shorter and thus the bolts will not fit through the existing holes in the fiberglass door panel. See picture here comparing the new regulator to the old (OEM) regulator:
2. The motor is a little weak. It struggles to get the window to the full up position. This might get better the more I use it.
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From: Kingsburg Ca
Wow thats weird my reg fit like a glove;The motor was a little "punkie" at first but runs pretty free now.Did you contact them ;I think all they sell is regulators maybe the wrong unit? Dont know; Good Luck Gotta Luv these cars..Matt
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From: DFW Texas
75 days later... the regulator died - window failed halfway down. 
The warranty on the part is a whopping 45 days, so no luck getting a replacement. Not so dependable.
Luckily I had kept the original regulator. I cleaned the contacts on the motor and reinstalled it. Not sure how long that will last.
The warranty on the part is a whopping 45 days, so no luck getting a replacement. Not so dependable.Luckily I had kept the original regulator. I cleaned the contacts on the motor and reinstalled it. Not sure how long that will last.
