Power windows to crank conversion? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRS-I · 10-01-2021, 11:16 AM

I was looking around and can't seem to find anything for my FRS on swapping the electric power windows into a crank. Has anyone done this or have any idea how to?

soundman98 · 10-01-2021, 08:02 PM

how many power-to-crank conversions have you seen in the past on any car? i don't know of any.

i don't think it's really possible with the way the gear system is setup in the door panel

FRS-I · 10-02-2021, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

how many power-to-crank conversions have you seen in the past on any car? i don't know of any.

i don't think it's really possible with the way the gear system is setup in the door panel

That's why I'm wondering if it's even possible or if I have to re-create the whole system.

soundman98 · 10-02-2021, 05:20 PM

if you can find an example of someone else doing it, i'm sure it could be adapted.

but my first idea involves gears, driveshafts, and linkages.. would almost end up costing as much as a new door panel to implement.

FRS-I · 10-02-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

if you can find an example of someone else doing it, i'm sure it could be adapted.

but my first idea involves gears, driveshafts, and linkages.. would almost end up costing as much as a new door panel to implement.

Yeah for now it seems I'll base it off some other conversion that's been done. I'm not really worried about the price considering it helps make my car the way I want it to be.

Takumidesh · 10-03-2021, 10:54 AM

why do you want to swap to crank windows?

jeepmor · 10-05-2021, 10:54 PM

The door card isn't set up for it.

wolffbite · 10-06-2021, 12:38 PM

Aside from it being extremely difficult to do, the frameless window won't play nicely with the weather seal if it no longer automatically pops up/down when you open/close the door.

Dadhawk · 10-06-2021, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FRS-I

That's why I'm wondering if it's even possible or if I have to re-create the whole system.

I think that unless the car comes in a version that has manual windows so you can buy the registers, and the doors are set up for it, it is something you would have to completely manufacture yourself, and it won't be easy with frameless windows.

wbradley · 10-06-2021, 03:22 PM

The swap might save 2 pounds though.

Takumidesh · 10-10-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wbradley

The swap might save 2 pounds though.

at that point I would just go for Lexan or just do a side window delete. RACECAR

10-01-2021, 11:16 AM	#1
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10-01-2021, 08:02 PM	#2
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10-02-2021, 05:20 PM	#4
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10-03-2021, 10:54 AM	#6
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