Permanent Fix for the plastic window tabs

[tom4bren]

MarjiJ,

I used black RTV (in case I needed to move it - cures to a rubber consistency). You can pick it up at any automotive store.

Others used Liquid Nails. You can pick it up at any hardware store.

[VXNIT]

Has anyone replaced these with window in or must the window be removed. Just had all my windows retinted.

[JAMAS]

You can fix them while they are in.

You just have to duct tape the windows up (from the non-tinted side) while you work on the lower part.

[tom4bren]

You can remove the window from the door without hurting the tint. It only takes a few seconds and makes the repair much easier.

[VXNIT]

Just sent my Paypal to Tim, can't wait to have window functions again....

[lasturbo]

I finally tore apart my LF window to replace the broken factory holders with the SBC bracket and it went smoothly. IMO the best way is to mount the bracket to the regulator, goop up the SBC channel with RTV, have the glass already in the channels almost to the top (so it is in more of the rubber guide channels and rested), move the regulator up to mate with the lines I made where the old holders were, and slip the glass in the channel. Remove the excess RTV and let it set up. I did not have to do any adjustments and the window works great with no binding or problems. It is nice to have my LF window back after 2 months of not using it!!

[tom4bren]

I finally tore apart my LF window to replace the broken factory holders with the SBC bracket and it went smoothly. IMO the best way is to mount the bracket to the regulator, goop up the SBC channel with RTV, have the glass already in the channels almost to the top (so it is in more of the rubber guide channels and rested), move the regulator up to mate with the lines I made where the old holders were, and slip the glass in the channel. Remove the excess RTV and let it set up. I did not have to do any adjustments and the window works great with no binding or problems. It is nice to have my LF window back after 2 months of not using it!!

WooHoo - great work.

The only thing I would add is to try and mount the SBC bracket a little farther forward than the original tabs were. This should help with the tilting problem but there isn't much play so you prolly won't be able to do much without 'stretching' the holes on the bracket.

[Kona-Vs]

I' m a new VX owner Where can I get some new tabs for my windows?

[SBC]

I' m a new VX owner Where can I get some new tabs for my windows?

I can hook ya up http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com

[VXNIT]

Did both windows in July and so far holding in place well. Nice to be able to use windows again. Brackets on mine were not broke but OEM design allows to much movement, also take dent rubber window guides out of door and trim to allow window to move without binding. I feel slant issue is duevto binding that leads to broken tabs. Use good strong adhesive to meet yourvtemperature conditions. Replace those junk speakers while doorsbopen too...

[tom4bren]

UPDATE:

Drivers side window tilting (bad) - I think one of the plastic tabs completely gave up the ghost. I've got the SBC bracket ready to install though.

Pass window - still tilts some but goes up with a little help. It may be time for the bungie cord fix.

[JAMAS]

I made use of some Jig-a-loo and it helped a TON

[VX KAT]

I made use of some Jig-a-loo and it helped a TON

OK, without googling it...what the heck is Jig-a-loo?....so many possibilities here....

[JAMAS]

OK, without googling it...what the heck is Jig-a-loo?....so many possibilities here....

Its the bees knees of lubricants. Its a dry silicone lubricant. I believe Ldub uses it as well.

I had to buy it on Amazon, nobody locally had it. Imagine my phone conversation with the lady at the Ace Hardware....

"yeah Hi, I am looking for Jig-a-loo lubricant"

http://www.jigaloo.com/us/e_home.php

specifically...
http://www.jigaloo.com/us/e_products_jigaloo.php

[tom4bren]

Jig-a-loo won't help the drivers side. 2 Reasons:

1. I ditched the rubber in the front track years ago & replaced with felt.

2. glass was almost sideways after I heard the snap.

Maybe I'll go ahead and install the OEM weather strip that I got from KAT.