power vs. manual windows in 3rd gen camaros

[Signman]

It's doubtful there is much of a weight savings in manual windows. Have been told power windows may actually be lighter.The motor is very small. The crash bar does not weigh much either. But every little bit can count.

The doors are long and that piece of glass is a tank. That is where the weight is. See if replacement glass is thinner and therefore lighter.

[bert powell]

Originally Posted by Signman

It's doubtful there is much of a weight savings in manual windows. Have been told power windows may actually be lighter.The motor is very small. The crash bar does not weigh much either. But every little bit can count.

The doors are long and that piece of glass is a tank. That is where the weight is. See if replacement glass is thinner and therefore lighter.

The crash bars are 17# each side on 82-92 f body if you remove the whole thing. As for power verses manual, I have not weighed the parts but would guess they are close to the same. Replacement glass (thinner) is an option if funds are unlimited.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by bert powell

The crash bars are 17# each side on 82-92 f body if you remove the whole thing. As for power verses manual, I have not weighed the parts but would guess they are close to the same. Replacement glass (thinner) is an option if funds are unlimited.

'93/'02 crash bars don't weigh much at all. I was told about eight lbs each, but when I got mine out it was more like eight lbs total. Bolts and all. Just stamped a piece of channel stamped out of sheet metal, and not all that thick.