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Subject:Fwd: power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
From:Jim Felder
Date:Sun, 17 Nov 2013 17:59:17 -0600

Man, those motors look familiar... If they're the same as the vanagon Bosch
motors, it would be worth it to buy this kit just for them.

Jim

On Sat, Nov 16, 2013 at 9:19 PM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:

> Power windows are great until they stop working... that can happen to
> manual windows too...
> What bothered me the most in my '87 with power windows was getting
> the drivers window 'just right'. The best thing in my '87 with power
> windows was being able to deal with the passenger window. I'd always
> said if I was going to do that I'd put the power window on just the
> passenger side.
>
> Thank you for the review of the kits.
>
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
>
>
> At  11/16/2013 02:10 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
>
>> Here is the alarm I installed in a weekend, and it includes an ignition
>> disconnect and power door locks:
>> http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=
>> PROD&Store_Code=AEOS&Product_Code=W01F-740T
>>
>> I added a power window kit too:
>> http://www.a1electric.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=
>> PROD&Store_Code=AEOS&Product_Code=3300-0030-0147
>>
>> Both kits are quality products and installation is well documented and
>> straightforward for the moderately skilled.  Only "special" tools needed
>> are
>> a step drill bit and a 2" hole saw for access to the door lock rod.
>>
>> Best mods I've made in 40 years of VW ownership. I love being able to
>> adjust
>> the windows while driving, it's my air conditioning!
>>
>> Stuart
>> '85 Westy
>>
>

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