To get out of the parkade, lol.
Window Rocket - who’s tried it? (23 Viewers)
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I would make sure the window glass is adjusted to spec before installing the rocket. I think the guy in the video adjusted glass and installed new runs judging by how smoothly that window opened and closed. I’ve had my rear glass pull out of track by the weak factory motors when they were out of adjustment. The extra power would definitely pull them out more quickly so be aware.
Adjusting the glass and new window runs made the windows work adequately for me in all seasons. But that window speed is amazing and tempting.
Adjusting the glass and new window runs made the windows work adequately for me in all seasons. But that window speed is amazing and tempting.
Looking at the website, it appears that it plugs into the POWER MAIN RELAY socket as it is shown mounted in the left kick panel. So everything downstream will be getting the boosted voltage (sunroof and widows). As you stated, it's not going to harm anything as long as the regulator is decent.
I suppose it looks good on paper, but it adds another failure point. Personally, I'll stick with my slow OEM windows.
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I ask myself that every time it happens LOL
Seriously though it's usually hollering out to my spotter in the snow, or yeah... cheesburgers
mod for someone willing to give it a try.
I came here to basically say exactly that. I guess the Window Rocket tacks on the Land Cruiser tax to that fancy bracket.
Why did he show us the front passenger window speed before install then the driver window speed after install?
Two years ago, I had new OEM window runs, window motors, and regulators installed in my '95. The windows are much faster than they were before, but nowhere near as fast as the demonstration in the video.
I would be interested in faster windshield wipers.
Two years ago, I had new OEM window runs, window motors, and regulators installed in my '95. The windows are much faster than they were before, but nowhere near as fast as the demonstration in the video.
I would be interested in faster windshield wipers.
thatcabledude
GOLD Star
This.
Runs are a big part of it, though if your regulator and motor are worn out, they make their own contribution. I'm also sure he's right about low voltage getting to the motors - 30 years of corrosion makes a difference. That said, for $300, I can afford some REALLY good contact cleaner.
Clean out the 30 year old grease and lube the motor and rotating assembly. Works wonders.
One benefit is the dc-dc boosts voltage at idle where the alternator isn’t able to keep up with the headlights and such. So you will certainly see better motor performance.
Like others have mentioned reducing friction in the window helps a lot, but the stock electrical is on the wimpy side by modem standards. I agree a bit expensive though.
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Like others have mentioned reducing friction in the window helps a lot, but the stock electrical is on the wimpy side by modem standards. I agree a bit expensive though.
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mudgudgeon
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Interesting.
Wonder if there's a higher voltage motor that could be retro fitted to window regulators and bump the voltage higher.
I know some newer cars use 32volt systems
All new OEM wiper components 2 years ago, still slow by modern standards.
Isn't the voltage drop at the window motors due to the voltage drop / loss in the wimpy stock wiring TO the motor? Like the headlights too hence products like wiring harness upgrades. 
This right here.
You're driving a 30 year old vehicle. Try to remember that.
The power windows on our '97 Subaru I sold last year never had any issues with its 4 windows, they all worked OK in the winter. With my '97 80 series, every one of the windows worked like crap when I bought it 4 years ago.
Face it, 80 series power windows suck!
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Face it. I’m $306 poorer, but I’ll have rocket fast windows on a 30 year old vehicle.
