window speed poll

You are such a show off

Mine won't even go up completely unless I employ window fingers.

 

With the engine running (higher voltage= faster speed) both are 6-7 sec up or down. I have cleaned and lubed both sides though. (85' 308)

 

I prefer to go bareback with my glass.

 

both sides remarkably similar, with just battery power no engine, 7-8 secs up 4 secs down

nothing has ever been done to these windows other than it being used as a daily driver for the last 2 years

 

There is a variable that has not been mentioned and I believe has an effect on window speeds. Have you replaced your fuse blocks? I have Birdman fuse blocks. As far as I know no work has ever been done on the windows. I also agree that it would be faster with engine on, but I performed the test as requested. 4 seconds down 5 seconds up. seems quite acceptable to me.

 

2.6 seconds, up and down. Here's a thread with tips, like chamfering the leading edge of the glass for more speed!

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=176432&highlight=fastest+308+windows

 

I dis-assembled/de-greased/cleaned/re-lubed and re-assembled mine this spring.....I have times around 5-6 seconds for both windows now. Compared to about 20+ seconds before, I am VERY pleased with Verell's procedures and a few pics/drawings that probably have been well-circulated here by now. I replaced most of the pulleys in the doors with metal ones with ball-bearing axles - that helped a lot!

 

I bet your hands are still recovering from that task. I'm fixing a door lock and release linkage items right now, and that is one tight place to work. Hope I don't have to do what you describe anytime soon!

 

LOL!

 

2.6 seconds up almost sounds dangerous. I mean anybody that doesn't know 308s would be fine but poor Impactco would probably lose his "Window Fingers" because he would not be prepared to get them out of the way fast enough.

 

a combination of Birdman's fuseblocks and reseating the connections improved mine from 4 hours to 7 seconds, directly connected to a battery the ymove very quickly, like 2-3 seconds quicker but I'm pay to see them go up on the same day

 

how long does it take your garage door to go up or down?
i'll bet more than 10 sec.

 

I also noted that the center 'axle' of the motor/spool assembly can become rusted and bind to the round plastic cover, slowing the rotation of the cable spool. There is 'supposed' to be a vinyl curtain that shrouds the motor and door speaker from water drainage that leaks down the window glass. If that curtain is missing, and your car has seen frequent washings/rain in its lifetime, your axles may need some Dremel wire-wheel work before they'll spin freely.

 

I purchased the HD motors - made no noticable difference. Subsequenly, over the years I've regreased the gears, replaced the cables, installed new window switches and Birdman's fuse box, ran new ground wires, and lubed the channels and pulleys. All I can say is that the windows go up and down. Does anyone have the name of a supplier and part# for the channel inserts? That the next step.

 

1978 308 GTS. 6 seconds for drivers side, 7 to 8 seconds for passenger side. I think they are original and have gotten much better since aquiring and using the car frequently.

 

'78 GTS


I put the windows down in the spring (also remove top) then up in the fall (when replacing top) leaving about 2 inches space on the drivers side and and one inch on the passengers side no matter how cold it is.

Done.

Never cared how slow they are.