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    Stoopid window regulator!

    Most of us, it not all of us have had to replace one of these buggers at some point. I've replaced one on my old e36 and my e46 (both front passenger).

    So the one I replaced on my e46 broke in less than a year. I bought it from BMA parts, paid aboot 70 bucks. My question is, where is a good place to buy a good replacement? Preferably not OEM, or at least if it is OEM, not super expensive. Hopefully pay aboot the same but better quality. I see tons for sale on amazon for like $30ish, but they of course have mixed reviews. "Works great!". "Lasted only 4 months" etc.

    Any leads!?!?!

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    If you replace a window regulator, you should do the window guide as well. This guide part of the reason the regulators fail so much. The window rubs against the rubber and puts stress on the motor and regulator.
    BP
    2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
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    2003 330iT / 6MT
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    I have plenty of spare OEM parts, for a 4 door, what window?


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    Has anyone tried the "upgraded" URO window regulator with lifetime warranty?

    https://www.ecstuning.com/b-uro-prem...337020660~upr/
    trancenation's Alpine Weiss ZHP

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    Quote Originally Posted by trancenation View Post
    Has anyone tried the "upgraded" URO window regulator with lifetime warranty?

    https://www.ecstuning.com/b-uro-prem...337020660~upr/

    This is what I have, but even they say you must replace your window guide, otherwise they will not honor the warranty (if I remember reading the slip of paper correctly).

    I did not replace my guides because they're so damn expensive, and already hear some slight creaking. I just replaced the regulators in the front in September/October.
    BP
    2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
    Imolarot / Naturbraun
    2003 330iT / 6MT
    Orientblau / Naturbraun




    It's not the car you drive, it's how you drive it.

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    I bit the bullet and bought genuine bmw regulators from fcp euro.

    IIRC i did the passenger side front back in 2014 and it is still quite. No noises from it and works great. The drivers side front failed in 2015 and I did the same thing as the passengers side. No issues to report.

    Not cheap but they have lasted and my wifes uses the windows very frequently.

    His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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    Quote Originally Posted by az3579 View Post
    If you replace a window regulator, you should do the window guide as well. This guide part of the reason the regulators fail so much. The window rubs against the rubber and puts stress on the motor and regulator.
    Which guide/part are you talking about? This piece (linked part is both coupe and side specific): https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/51328194735/

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWCurves View Post
    Which guide/part are you talking about? This piece (linked part is both coupe and side specific): https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/51328194735/
    The sedan piece I think is much larger. I remember it being over $200...

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    2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
    Imolarot / Naturbraun
    2003 330iT / 6MT
    Orientblau / Naturbraun




    It's not the car you drive, it's how you drive it.

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    How does it wear out?
    Dinan CAI &Throttle body, ESS Tuning TS2, Bimmerbrakes gen3 headers, UUC SSK & DSSR. Achilles oil pump, VAC oil pan baffle
    M3 Motor mounts, UUC Trans mounts, Modified clutch style LSD 3.15, TMS front subframe reinforcement, Koni Yellow sports,
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    Only BMW can make a car where it becomes an expensive luxury to open your windows.

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