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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard
    Just wondering, will this also fix the window tilt problem? Am thinking its bulldoggie that fixed the problem with offsetting the hole slightly to change the way it worked. Is that something you have incorporated in this design or is it not a issue.
    When i made my first set i punched the mounting holes for Vertiacl Adjustments!!!! It didnt help the tilt problem at all..still tilts slightly!!!! Im working on a solution to the tilting but that will have nothing to do with the clips, the tilt has more to do with the play in the piece that connects to the cable !!! in my case anyways..............There will be holes for Horizontal Adjustments only.
    Tim
    www.streetboutiquecustoms.com

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    Taking Orders for Metal Window Clips

    www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
    Taking orders now for the replacement window clips
    Link to the VX page is on my website just below the customergallery.
    These mounting clips are slotted for Horizontal Adjustments.
    Just starting to get these into production for you guys so bare with me please, I will be building these as fast as i can...
    Tim Parker


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    Tim, I have had a few jar's of kentucky's finest, sooooooooooooooo,... maybe I'm not see your website below the customer's gallery. Anyway, made for horiz. adjustment, that means the tilt problem right? Some are in need right now, so will stay in touch since mine are well lubed, or is it me that is,... not sure right now, but it is the 4th so who gives a hoot.
    Greetings, Earthling. We come in peace... Never mind "Paris to Dakar", the VehiCROSS looks ready for the Martian desert.

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    Payment sent!!!

    Rowhard: it is the link under the customer gallery (same page, is the last link that says VX)
    Daniel

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    Rowhard was drinking and was looking for my VX link under gallery's here....LOL
    Got your payment.......Thanks!
    Got four sets right now with the paint drying........will be sending yours out tomorrow.
    For everyone else you can order here
    www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
    Click on the VX link under MY customer gallery
    Tim

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    Done and DONE!

    Payment sent. It'll be nice to have working windows again, in time for summer!!!

    Thanks!
    OEM roof rack, Thule Xpedition 696 rack, Rancho RS9000 shocks, OME 913 coil springs, 3" lift, American Racing Teflon Chambers wheels, Yokohama Geolandar HT/S G051 tires (275/70/16), Energy Suspension greaseable bushings, steel-braided Kevlar-reinforced brake lines, WeatherTech wind deflectors, Malibu 18w driving lights, Plasma SuperWhite 100w headlights, NGK Iridium plugs, K&N drop-in air filter, Optima Red Top, Psychos2 rear-door subwoofer enclosure w/CDT Audio 10" sub, Blaupunkt subwoofer amp, iPod Video 80GB, Kenwood KVT-617 DVD head unit w/7" motorized touch-screen, Kenwood GPS HD navigation module, Kenwood iPod adapter, Kenwood back-up camera, Sirius radio, Flowmaster Extreme Off-Road muffler (black diamond-plate steel) w/ carbon fiber tip, Ford Taurus OEM cup-holder/coin tray (single-DIN/lower bay), personalized license plate "ORBITAL", 3M window tint, debadged, removed rear seat, custom 'radiation symbol' side magnetic signs, VX Concepts front skid plate

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    I can't find it . Are they gone or I will paypal you tommorow.
    But I want a set.
    THANKS STEVE

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    Payment has been sent!

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    Dark- So this cured the tilting problem? My passenger window tilts forward when raising. Would this cure it?

    Also how easy is this install and what other parts accesories are needed to complete it?

    Thanks.

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    My window would tilt to the left (looking at the door from inside the car). I would hear a major wind noise inside the cab unless I manually tilted it back.

    I used a razor blade to cut it off the existing plastic tabs. After I removed the tabs I found that one had cracked and that's probably why it was tilting. I did not remove the window from the door, I did everything inside it. I then attached the new steel bracket where the plastic clips had been attached. I put in the glue and pushed the window down into the metal bracket. I then slide the window as far to the right (looking at the door from inside the car). I let it dry overnight. It was relatively easy. I've raised/lowered the window about 10 times a day since Sunday so far no problems. This weekend I'm going to check out the bracket and see how the glue is holding up. I'm hoping this is a permanent fix.

    The glue & razor blade were the only things I needed. The mounting screws were included with the bracket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SBC
    When i made my first set i punched the mounting holes for Vertiacl Adjustments!!!! It didnt help the tilt problem at all..still tilts slightly!!!! Im working on a solution to the tilting but that will have nothing to do with the clips, the tilt has more to do with the play in the piece that connects to the cable !!! in my case anyways..............There will be holes for Horizontal Adjustments only.
    Tim
    www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
    Horizontal adjustment and "spacers" for the "play" is all the adjustments needed.
    I'm glad your addressing the horizontal problem.

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    OK I still cant see where to pay. Under custmer gallery is nothing but VISA and PAYPAL logo's. How am I missing it?
    THANKS STEVE

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    Look to the link after/underneath the gallery..keep scrolling down (don't click on the gallery link, it's under that link...) The name of the link is VX...Hopefully you will find it this time.

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    My only window problem is that it tilts forward when rasing the window. Does this fix that problem. I didnt see a clear answer.

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    The brackets should be a vast improvement on the tilting but I don't think it will cure all of your woes. Remember that you will still have glass sliding up a channel of rubber (under pressure). You will still need to perform regular lubrication or spread the channel to relieve the pressure. Hopefully I'll be able to swap out the passenger side rubber on mine with felt (I've already done the drivers side with great success) and take some pix next week.

    Any of you who snikered and had unclean thoughts when you read this - shame on you. I was trying to be technical but laughed when I proof read it.

    BTW, I'll be ordering a set too but I'm not in a rush for delivery.

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