lexan windows [Merged 4-7] polycarbonate

[bOOstd GSX]

I'm just really looking forward to losing the extra weight over OEM because they seem like they are going to cost about the same.

 

[VOTBLINDUB]

its speed glass, lexan is like plexi, scratches real easy, take a typical neon tube, thats covered in lexan, scuff it

 

[samuraitekno]

anyone know where i can get a lexan back hatch window for my 93 eclipse

 

[igopoopy]

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/flexite-molded.html
have it tinted

 

[Leitnin]

give these guys a call

http://www.percyshp.com/speedglass_pages/speedglass_home.html

wow our posts were quite at the same time

 

[green92gsx]

Info


"These Flex-a-lite Flexite molded windows are molded to the original factory size and shape, and install just like original glass. They are more durable than Lexan, and minor scratches can be easily reduced or eliminated. All windows feature 2 in. black borders with an FAL logo that bonds to adhesive. Mounting and care instructions are provided. These windows are not approved for street use. "

I talked to the tech guy at summit and he said he can order the rear 3 piece kit for $499.95. 1g only. It replaces the rear small left/right windows and the hatch glass. It's supposed to shave 20-60lb's off. It looks like a better choice than flat lexan and rivits.

Anyone have any experience with this product?

 

[Kwik GSeX]

Ive never seen the FAL setup but i have seen Percy's Speedglass.. Its alot more money for the entire setup but it it has a special coating over the lexan to make it nearly scratchproof and it looks like real glass for the stealth look.. It also comes in many different thicknesses depdning on how much weight you wish to save.. You can buy that in Summit also..

 

[HighPsi92GST]

Seems like a lot of money for not much weight reduction. Unless your going all out race car then I guess it would be worth it.

 

[kelvinb]

I need a rear window defroster

 

[Hiitman]

i was wondering if anyone knows where i can get fiberglass windows and a piece of fiberglass for the hatch? trying to shave some pounds. also has anyone ever purchased the carbonfiber doors and/or hatch from www.gtfabrications.com? just curious if theyre molds are reliable or if they require some fabrication.

 

[VTRICCO]

are you thinking of plexiglass or fiberglass? cause last time i checked you couldnt see thru fiberglass

 

[roadrunner2176]

carbon fiber doors, hope this isn't a street car, you'd be cut in half in an accident.

Rear hatch itself is not that heavy. Replace the glass with plexi, poly, or lexan, and you'll loose quite a bit of weight.

 

[Hiitman]

sorry yea i meant plexiglass. does anyone know where i can find pre cute pieces?

 

[unlmtdndeavor]

flex-a-lite makes pre cut windows.

 

[Hiitman]

they dont make them for the 95-99ers though. any other places you know of?

 

[mountain_man]

Does anybody make a lexan or light weight rear glass panal? or am i going to have to fabricate one for myself?

 

[Rob10_99]

I know there was a company that made them, but you can make your own with a heatgun/oven and your old glass.
You will most likely make your own, going to be a DD?

 

[oldman]

Please choose the correct forum before posting new threads, moved to appearance.

 

[lordnikon_04]

http://www.percyshp.com/

You guys also might wanna read the rest of the post to answer the question of where to go to get the glass. This link works and they sell what you guys are looking for, a bit more than the FAL kits but worth it.

 

[silver bullit]

Does anyone make lexan or some sort of light wieght windows for 1g DSM's?

 

[phatTSi]

Percy's Speed Glass http://cs21.simplehost.com/~percyshp/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=57 Its not cheap though.

 

[silver bullit]

Thanks does anyone know of anyone else?

 

[15psi88]

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/flexite-molded.html

While we're on the subject, how hard is it to get a sheet and cut it yourself? Once it was cut you could clamp it to your existing glass(provided it was removed) and use a heat gun to mold it?
Something I've been thinking about for a while now. I know that project Goodwill has done something similar, but I'm not 100% that he molded his own.

 

[99gst_racer]

Whatever you buy, make sure it's at least .125" thick if you plan to compete in any NHRA event.

It's also noteworthy that the OE windshield is not much lighter than an aftermarket one. The rear glass is where you save the most weight. The hatch glass is also the toughest to remove.

I'm in the process of making/cutting out my own polycarbonate windows for my 1G right now. I'm only doing the rear three though. Should be pretty easy.

 

[almostquick]

make your own. Its fun and when its all done you can pat yourself on the back with the great job you did, our you can curse up a storm and start all over because you F***ed up.

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still need to decide on a color....