BQR280Z Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 My passenger window has been a problem since I bought the Z. Took the door apart for the handle shave and found this broken roller. It is the one that rides on the inside of the door towards the interior. It would roll a half turn then pop out. So I made up new parts on the lathe, with the roller in aluminum instead of plastic. We shall see if that takes care of it. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhp123166 Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Hell yeah dude!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rolling Parts Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nice work! Probably the plastic piece was cheap, easy, quiet, and never needed lubrication. Your piece will outlast the rest of the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 you should sell these! I would buy some... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batou Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I 2nd you selling some of these, I would take a set for my 280! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodie Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 with the roller made of aluminum its gonna have a tendency to bind. i would suggest using and heavy grease, aka wheel bearing grease to keep it lube and avoid binding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slown280z Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Maybe make some out of Delrin instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockerstar Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Maybe make some out of Delrin instead? winner It's heavily used in the paintball industry for it's self lubricating properties and durability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveSeventyZee Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 i was thinking the same thing. i se delrin in paintball stuff all the time and it seems to be a great material to me. its lightweight, seems easy enough to work with, doesnt need lubrication. the only thing is it can expand, i forget what makes it expand though, i used to know....anything cockerstar? i think it was oil based lube. ps, youre on pbnation arent you? your username sounds familiar, i havent been on that forum in a while but i'm balla245 over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerichowalker Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 +1 on the delrin set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40flash Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Saying that delrin is tough is an understatment. I needed a roller type chain tensioner for a D sports racer ( Kawasaki ZX10 powered roadrace car). I made several of them thinking they would wear out after each race. Three years later the original piece was still on the car and looking nearly brand new. Never used any of the spares I made. If a motorcycle chain running across it at 11,000 rpm can't hurt it, I'm pretty sure a window bracket would last all of our lifetimes back to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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