Since i'm too cheap to buy new rear window regulators, how about a DIY to lock them?

Originally Posted by frhsfootball80

are you illiterate?

very nice bike... and yes, he is.

Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

what happens if you're driving with a passenger in your front seat and one of you lets out a fart...and it stinks...in this situation i like to crack rear windows and open the sunroof to cary the smell out the back windows...

this is when it is useful to have functioning back windows!

You mean you don't initiate a "No Fart" policy to your passengers upon entering like I do?? I make it very clear right up front. Yessir...

Originally Posted by frhsfootball80

are you illiterate?

**** i was half asleep, nevermind that. I dont possess the brown magic like you

Originally Posted by bimmerd00d

which front regulator, i think my driver's one might be on its way out. The window is struggling a bit with the weather, passenger side is fine.

try shootin some wd-40 down the window tracks. it's what we do at time when windows act like yours.

Originally Posted by lild

try shootin some wd-40 down the window tracks. it's what we do at time when windows act like yours.

WD-40 is a solvent, and dries out rubber etc. Using it on the window tracks would be a very temporary solution. Get white lithium or silicone lubricant and use that.........lasts longer with no side effects.

Originally Posted by chivas

very nice bike... and yes, he is.

haha thanks dan!

Originally Posted by bimmerd00d

**** i was half asleep, nevermind that. I dont possess the brown magic like you

im sure you were half asleep

Originally Posted by bimmerd00d

**** i was half asleep, nevermind that. I dont possess the brown magic like you

10:30am... like clock work.

Old thread ... but ...

... I thought I was the only one to ask this question ...

- Do you know a good way to keep a side window up (now off the track) for a few days

Use a whole tube of construction adhesive on each window - make sure a lot oozes out and smears.

For those reading this thread, this fellow from roadfly E39 forum (I think his name was ? Lance); did the analysis, fabricated the repair kit for $25 and is on sales on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...ht_1135wt_1144

The procedure is here:
http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e39/8965453-1.html

Or you can find used ones or even go here and have yours repaired or buy one and they will buy back your broken one http://www.regulatorusa.com/

There's a guy on the E46 forums today contemplating using JB Weld to repair the plastic pieces ...
-> E46 (1999 - 2006) > JB Weld to fix window regulator issue

Originally Posted by robj213

What do you guys think of using JB weld to fix or prevent the common problem of the plastic piece breaking, which causes the metal bead to pop out of its place? I had an idea of just using JB weld to bond the metal bead to the plastic piece... thoughts?

funny idea, didn't read any of the other 60+ responds, so the question I have is why do you need to lock them? It seem like they are already locked.

All four on my 330i have been replaced, under warranty. Now, the front passenger started to make loud noise , and the driver side is dead The only reason why are rears are still in operation is because I don't use them. Do you think I want to pay to have the front two replaced at my expense? Not.

I am currently using a pair of vice grips on the metal track to hold the window up until I get around to replacing it. Seems to be working out fine. I have driven it a whole week without the window falling back down (over railroad tracks and various potholes, the roads aren't so good in my neck of the woods). Also, I used a bit of tape at the top like bluebee did in order to ensure it didn't fall back down. The stopper in the track and the tape up top seems to be a good combination for a temporary fix.

A nice thread from cn90 on non-BMW window regulator repair kit fabrication is over here today:
> E39 (1997 - 2003) > Since i'm too cheap to buy new rear window regulators, how about a DIY to lock them?