Rear Window Regulator Replacement

[Dathaeus]

So after my front ones broke a couple of years ago, now my backs are busted... I am assuming its the reg since both I heard a "crack!" and then the window stopped working. I guess at a certain time period they all have a similar shelf life no matter how often they are used. I assume being in South Florida doesnt help.

Are these 2 the "best" to get... their lifetime guarantee is nice and I think prices went up but it is what it is.

I guess my real question is, should I order any extra parts just in case, because I heard before with some of these, there are small parts I should have on hand just in case, to do a thorough job.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...46-51358212099

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...46-51358212100

If I went to the dealer here, seems like it would cost almost $500 each, holy $hit... ya that's never happening

[Fried_Chicken]

I just got ebay ones for $25 or so each, and they have been fine with no noticable difference in quality (since you're re-using the motor).

The eBay one I got for the passenger side, they were hesitant to replace under warranty, and ended up making me pay for shipping after I sent them pictures of the busted unit.

[Dathaeus]

I just got ebay ones for $25 or so each, and they have been fine with no noticable difference in quality (since you're re-using the motor).

The eBay one I got for the passenger side, they were hesitant to replace under warranty, and ended up making me pay for shipping after I sent them pictures of the busted unit.

So something like THIS ONE

what do you really think it the difference in quality, if at all.
I would love to save that money if its only a fraction of a difference.

[Galapolis]

If you're looking for something in between, I got the Bavauto ones (I think Turner sells them now) and they've been fine.

[Fried_Chicken]

So something like THIS ONE

what do you really think it the difference in quality, if at all.
I would love to save that money if its only a fraction of a difference.

Basically yeah. Look for some sort of warranty, as these stupid things are very prone to failure

[Dathaeus]

Basically yeah. Look for some sort of warranty, as these stupid things are very prone to failure

But is 1 yr warranty really anything... thats what this ebay listing had... seems like they will break again like right after it is expired...

Also there is the cost/time of install, so I might just go with the FCP... if install were free then ebay is def a possibility.

[Fried_Chicken]

But is 1 yr warranty really anything... thats what this ebay listing had... seems like they will break again like right after it is expired...

Also there is the cost/time of install, so I might just go with the FCP... if install were free then ebay is def a possibility.

It's pretty fast after you've done a few of them.... like under an hour per window. The first time will probably take you forever.

[Will]

As Fried_Chicken noted, the install is fairly fast.
I used a cheap one from Amazon when the regulator failed on my old sedan. No problems to speak of, but I rarely used the rear windows and only kept the car for another 1.5 yrs or so.

[Dathaeus]

I just got ebay ones for $25 or so each, and they have been fine with no noticable difference in quality (since you're re-using the motor).

The eBay one I got for the passenger side, they were hesitant to replace under warranty, and ended up making me pay for shipping after I sent them pictures of the busted unit.

Is it worth it to pay a little more for a new motor also? I mean its only like $15 more
And this place looks legit, nice video showcasing the quality LOL (smoke and mirrors? they have good reviews)

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Windo.../dp/B01I82ZYMU

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Windo.../dp/B076M83WK2

FCP was $160

[Fried_Chicken]

Interesting you linked to an A-Premium product. I just bought trunk struts for a mercedes from them. Their reviews suggest they are high quality chinese crap.

I would go with them over the fcp euro ones. I don't think they will fail six times over unless you *really* use your windows a lot.

In fact the BMW window regulators are so crap, the only direction they can go in terms of quality is up, so I'd say get the e-premium ones.