Is there a basic fix for slow ass windows? Grease them? replace motors? what? This is one of the weakest points on the NSX. I own two, a 91 and a 01. The 01 is actually slower than the 91 when raising or lowering windows...Help
Slow ass windows
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I would've bet money the newer models had been updated.
I just cleaned, re-greased mine in my 91. There are 4 issues. First, the tracks are not aligned properly. Second, Low battery voltage. Third, old (waxy) grease in the channels. Forth, old grease in motor/cable assembly.
Mine turned out to be combinations off all of them. Used brake clean and an old tooth brush to clean all the old great out. Re-greased with a thin coat of marine bearing grease. Took some time to re-align the tracks and motor assembly. They zip up and down nicely now.
I have seen in some cases where the motor assembly needs to be rebuilt. Mine were not to bad to start with...
Jeff
Mine turned out to be combinations off all of them. Used brake clean and an old tooth brush to clean all the old great out. Re-greased with a thin coat of marine bearing grease. Took some time to re-align the tracks and motor assembly. They zip up and down nicely now.
I have seen in some cases where the motor assembly needs to be rebuilt. Mine were not to bad to start with...
Jeff
you can do a time comparison with these guys http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93976
Someone make a Turbo or Supercharger for the windows!!!! :biggrin:
Please :smile:
Please :smile:
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I see two options:
1: Drive into a tunnel at 170 MPH. The tremendous downforce will enable you to drive on the ceiling. The windows will go "up" really fast, then.
or,
2: Get into the door, clean dried out grease and grime with a light machine oil (WD40), relube with high-temp urea grease.
1: Drive into a tunnel at 170 MPH. The tremendous downforce will enable you to drive on the ceiling. The windows will go "up" really fast, then.
or,
2: Get into the door, clean dried out grease and grime with a light machine oil (WD40), relube with high-temp urea grease.
I don't understand why the NSX is plagued with slow windows? The dirty, tracks, and harded grease make sense, but why doesn't that apply to all vehicles.
I bought a used Tahoe from my company. It was a 1996 with 200k+ miles. The windows worked flawlessly. Them seemed to have plently of power to get the job done.
Although my windows are that bad at all, it sometimes appears they are struggling a little.
I bought a used Tahoe from my company. It was a 1996 with 200k+ miles. The windows worked flawlessly. Them seemed to have plently of power to get the job done.
Although my windows are that bad at all, it sometimes appears they are struggling a little.
Having been through the same, I can tell you the best solution is to clean the tracks and re-grease the tracks with the Honda High-Temp Urea grease. Like your car, my windows were so slow I was genuinely worried that something serious would break. From the sage advice I received here, I did the cleaning and regreasing as all is now well.
If you need the urea grease, contact Tim at Ray Lacks Acura www.hondacuraworld.com. Many here have sung his praises and I, too, am one of them. Tim can find virtually anything for your NSX. Not only is he pleasant and knowledgeable, he has very reasonable prices. I've purchased from him numerous times and have been extremely pleased.
While you're at it, you may want to buy some Shin-etsu grease to lubricate the seals around your doors so that they remain pliable. Tim can get you some as well.
Below is a link to a YouTube video that nicely shows the speed of what I believe a well-maintained (and possibly new..or relative new) NSX-R. If you watch at ~0:28, you will see one of the drivers roll-down and up the window. I know it isn't scientific, but it is helpful. From this snippet, I was able to gauge what is a reasonably "appropriate" window speed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV_M9pxPKxg
If you need the urea grease, contact Tim at Ray Lacks Acura www.hondacuraworld.com. Many here have sung his praises and I, too, am one of them. Tim can find virtually anything for your NSX. Not only is he pleasant and knowledgeable, he has very reasonable prices. I've purchased from him numerous times and have been extremely pleased.
While you're at it, you may want to buy some Shin-etsu grease to lubricate the seals around your doors so that they remain pliable. Tim can get you some as well.
Below is a link to a YouTube video that nicely shows the speed of what I believe a well-maintained (and possibly new..or relative new) NSX-R. If you watch at ~0:28, you will see one of the drivers roll-down and up the window. I know it isn't scientific, but it is helpful. From this snippet, I was able to gauge what is a reasonably "appropriate" window speed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV_M9pxPKxg
