I've searched the forum, as well as google for info on lexan windows for a 1G DSM. I came across a couple threads where people talk about how they want to do it, but nothing about people who had lexan or some other material installed.

I found this on flex-a-lite's web page.

Flexite Molded Windows

Does anyone have any experience with these? Are they lexan or some other material? Its nice since its already preshaped for the car, but if it would be lighter to get lexan instead I'd like to know. Im just wanting to do the hatch for now, I don't think the quarter windows would be worth the switch and when I upgrade my setup in a year or sooner I'd also like to swap out the door windows.

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

If you've done this or know of a place where I can order a lexan replacement for the hatch glass.

Also if riviting the lexan or whatever is the only/best way to install it.

They're polycarbonate. Lexan is a brand name of polycarbonate products. Like Kleenex vs. tissue, it's all the same thing.

I've sold these for other cars, but I've never used them. They're a very nice product, but a bit pricey. I had considered making my own in the past, but thermoforming isn't easy for the average novice.

There's a good amount of weight to be saved with removing the factory glass. Especially the hatch glass.

cookmeup272 said:

Flex-a-lite 9089B - FAL Flexite Molded Windows - Overview - SummitRacing.com

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Yeah I followed the dealer links on flex-a-lite's homepage and went to Jegs and Summitracing to checkout pricing.

Thanks anyways for the link though.

I think I'll give it a go and get the FAL rear window. I'll post up pics whenever I do get it and get it installed. I'll get the window tinted as well.

Very nice, until now I never knew a product like this existed. Lighting my car is something im going to do over the winter, and for the weight savings in the rear glass, the price isn't actually that bad.

Different sanctioning bodies have different rules for the minimum thickness of poly windows. I strongly suggest doing some research before buying anything.

With that said, the weight savings for the hatch is huge and that's a very bad place for weight.

I can verify that these meet the minimum requirements for NHRA and IHRA rules. So as long as aftermarket windows are allowed in a particular class (some state glass only), these will be OK.

I have no clue about auto-x and road racing though.

Bringing this back from the dead, but can anybody confirm the actual weight savings in the hatch and quarter glass?

The FAL molded autoglass are only available for the 1G, they don't currently offer it for the 2G. I contacted FAL about a custom order for 2G FAL molded glass. In no way atleast in my part the http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/custom-fabrication/445669-flexalite-molded-rear-glass.html thread was intended as a group buy etc. I started the thread as a way to check if fellow DSMers here at tuners would have interest in such product in order for me to know if it would be worth it or not to make a custom order myslef. As the thread progressed I learned a fellow dsmtuners member had already made such custom order. So basically I didn't move forward with the custom order myself, and I've been in contact with the member a few times and it looks like he's waiting to hear back from FAL. Im in no way intending on making a group buy etc. Im going to patiently wait a few weeks for the other member to make progress in the order, if not I'll make my own order, take one for me and sell the others at ebay. Please for those who would be interested dont ask for a price as the thread is not a group buy, those who are interested contact via pm the other member or myself if you are interested in such FAL molded speedglass.

What? Im not looking to buy 2g FAL I am looking at 1g...... I asked about weights and that was it..... So why the weird post?

dsmornothing said:

What? Im not looking to buy 2g FAL I am looking at 1g...... I asked about weights and that was it..... So why the weird post?

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Cory, the post wasnt for you, ... I made a thread about custom 2G FAL speedglass a few weeks ago, and it got closed by the moderators cause ppl where asking for price and made it looked like a group buy, which in no way that was the intended purpose of the thread.

Ok, I was slightly confused. And yeah Im not surprised as to who closed that thread.... Didnt look like a group buy to me.

How much does the OE hatch glass and quarter windows weigh?

Did anyone figure this out because without hatch struts the hatch is heavy as hell. I picked up a carbon hatch once and you don't even need struts

Hatch weighs 51.5lbs with o.e glass. With the FAL window it weighs 33.5lbs. The side ones only shave 2lbs each.

And this weighs nothing



Franks fiberglass hatch FAL window kit.

Heres another option:

Optic Armor Race Car Windows pre-formed lexan windows polycarbonate circle track drag race

VisionPaintball said:

Heres another option:

Optic Armor Race Car Windows pre-formed lexan windows polycarbonate circle track drag race

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They don't have any for DSM's.

Just F-bodies and mustangs that are drop in.

You'd have to get a DIY kit or get some custom made by them. FAIL!

It says 90-94 eagle talon. Figured they were made to fit.

J - what was the price for that setup?

VisionPaintball said:

Heres another option:

Optic Armor Race Car Windows pre-formed lexan windows polycarbonate circle track drag race

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Nice find sir

Catalog http://opticarmorwindows.com/PDF%20files/Optic%20Armor%20application%20catalog.pdf

VisionPaintball said:

It says 90-94 eagle talon. Figured they were made to fit.

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My apologies, the catalog download link wasn't showing on my cellphone, just the applications listed on their website.

Still, this company is more expensive than FAL by about $200 for the same thickness material.

So what was the total saving's in going with the FAL glass and carbon hatch?

The rear glass is now also available for 2g's on the flex-a-lite web site.

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And this weighs nothing

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Franks fiberglass hatch FAL window kit.

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What company did you buy that from and what was the cost if u dont mind me asking?

I would love one for my 2g awd!

black97spyder said:

What company did you buy that from and what was the cost if u dont mind me asking?

I would love one for my 2g awd!

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http://www.frankscustomfiberglass.com/