Replacement window alignment problem - advice needed
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Replacement window alignment problem - advice needed
I had the driver's side window replaced.
On occasion when I close the door, the window is not inside the track.
This happens on occasion, not every time. Most of the time it closes perfectly within the track, and of course, moves up into the upper part of the track, like it should. Window indexing is working just fine.
I obviously have to take it back to the shop, but what advice should I give them? They've had to adjust the window a few times, and they still can't seem to get it right.
Any advice for them?
On occasion when I close the door, the window is not inside the track.
This happens on occasion, not every time. Most of the time it closes perfectly within the track, and of course, moves up into the upper part of the track, like it should. Window indexing is working just fine.
I obviously have to take it back to the shop, but what advice should I give them? They've had to adjust the window a few times, and they still can't seem to get it right.
Any advice for them?
Last edited by JonnyJett; Feb 21, 2018 at 04:24 PM.
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I had the driver's side window replaced.
On occasion when I close the door, the window is not inside the track.
This happens on occasion, not every time. Most of the time it closes perfectly within the track, and of course, moves up into the upper part of the track, like it should. Window indexing is working just fine.
I obviously have to take it back to the shop, but what advice should I give them? They've had to adjust the window a few times, and they still can't seem to get it right.
Any advice for them?
On occasion when I close the door, the window is not inside the track.
This happens on occasion, not every time. Most of the time it closes perfectly within the track, and of course, moves up into the upper part of the track, like it should. Window indexing is working just fine.
I obviously have to take it back to the shop, but what advice should I give them? They've had to adjust the window a few times, and they still can't seem to get it right.
Any advice for them?
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You have the wrong shop. Unfortunately, if they can't get it right after several visits, your answer to the problem is to take it somewhere else where they DO know what to do. Irok's description above is very good and helpful!!!
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You're right, thanks Irok.
I took it back in today and they made a couple more adjustments while comparing the position of the passenger-side window. I had to give a lot of feedback. I even read them Irok's post after telling them I consulted with an "expert" LOL.
In the end I think we've got it right.
The plastic clips seem to be in fine shape, despite the door panel having been taken off a dozen times. Everything seems to be held in firm place.
This was my forth visit to this shop. They first installed a flawed aftermarket window. It turns out there's only one aftermarket manufacturer, located in China. And all the windows have the same "dents" in the glass, and they all look terrible. In the end, he used a new OEM GM window for $350 out-the-door.
He said that he's installed many Vette windows. And he is a 4.5 rated installer on Yelp with hundreds of reviews.
Oh well, it's just another instance of dealing with the uniqueness of owning a Vette
I took it back in today and they made a couple more adjustments while comparing the position of the passenger-side window. I had to give a lot of feedback. I even read them Irok's post after telling them I consulted with an "expert" LOL.
In the end I think we've got it right.
The plastic clips seem to be in fine shape, despite the door panel having been taken off a dozen times. Everything seems to be held in firm place.
This was my forth visit to this shop. They first installed a flawed aftermarket window. It turns out there's only one aftermarket manufacturer, located in China. And all the windows have the same "dents" in the glass, and they all look terrible. In the end, he used a new OEM GM window for $350 out-the-door.
He said that he's installed many Vette windows. And he is a 4.5 rated installer on Yelp with hundreds of reviews.
Oh well, it's just another instance of dealing with the uniqueness of owning a Vette
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Posts: 3,807
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You're right, thanks Irok.
I took it back in today and they made a couple more adjustments while comparing the position of the passenger-side window. I had to give a lot of feedback. I even read them Irok's post after telling them I consulted with an "expert" LOL.
In the end I think we've got it right.
The plastic clips seem to be in fine shape, despite the door panel having been taken off a dozen times. Everything seems to be held in firm place.
This was my forth visit to this shop. They first installed a flawed aftermarket window. It turns out there's only one aftermarket manufacturer, located in China. And all the windows have the same "dents" in the glass, and they all look terrible. In the end, he used a new OEM GM window for $350 out-the-door.
He said that he's installed many Vette windows. And he is a 4.5 rated installer on Yelp with hundreds of reviews.
Oh well, it's just another instance of dealing with the uniqueness of owning a Vette
I took it back in today and they made a couple more adjustments while comparing the position of the passenger-side window. I had to give a lot of feedback. I even read them Irok's post after telling them I consulted with an "expert" LOL.
In the end I think we've got it right.
The plastic clips seem to be in fine shape, despite the door panel having been taken off a dozen times. Everything seems to be held in firm place.
This was my forth visit to this shop. They first installed a flawed aftermarket window. It turns out there's only one aftermarket manufacturer, located in China. And all the windows have the same "dents" in the glass, and they all look terrible. In the end, he used a new OEM GM window for $350 out-the-door.
He said that he's installed many Vette windows. And he is a 4.5 rated installer on Yelp with hundreds of reviews.
Oh well, it's just another instance of dealing with the uniqueness of owning a Vette
