lexan windows for car?

[shadoof77]

So im basically looking into lexan windows, for all around windows in my 99 gsx. But i'm not sure if you can use lexan for the drivers and passenger side windows, so they can still be rolled up and down... Any websites out there that do this kinda stuff? I'm looking for front side windows and rear hatch. Also, can it be tinted?

Also, i read something about speed glass anyone heard of it? comparison to lexan?

 

[Long Duk Dong]

Have had them in several track cars. They don't work well on window tracks and tend to brek fairly quickly. You could make a slide system and a stap to wedge them up and slide them down but its an aweful lot of trouble.

 

[shadoof77]

Have you've ever heard of speed glass?

 

[fastbike02]

Just the throw it out there is that lexan scratches real easy and would be ruined in months of everyday driving

 

[shadoof77]

ok thanks

 

[Jun3bug]

.:revive:. Anybody know a place where I can get these windows? I googled it, but can only find them for the 1g :/

 

[TSiAWD666]

Percy's SpeedGlass is lexan with a coating. I haven't used them personally:
SpeedGlass Racing Windshields - Percy's High Performance

I read about them in a recent review (and I can't remember where) on either a DSM or maybe it was an EVO and that person said his speedglass was pretty difficult to maintain, and definitely not something you'd want on a daily driver. It was either that it scratched easily or was a bi*** to keep clean, but I can't remember which.

 

[jtmcinder]

With regard to driving on the street, nobody makes a DOT-approved Lexan windshield. Side and rear is fine. Windshield is not.

 

[Jun3bug]

As far as the windshield getting scratchy and dirty, would a layer of clear 3m vinyl fix that?

 

[99gst_racer]

They make scratch-proof polycarbonite sheeting. It costs twice as much, but it holds up so much better than the regular stuff. I doubt you'd be able to get the front windows to roll down even if you thermo-formed them. I really don't see the point in replacing the windshield or door glass on a street car anyway.

 

[boost97gst]

For a street car? Bad idea, lexan is for alot of things but not street auto glass. Im sure its a good race alternative though. My dad had lexan in a small experimental aircraft he built and flew. I have flown in it alot and the lexan he used was nice. very expensive but high quality. Always needed a special polish to get haze and scuffs off of it. And you dont exactly get alot of scratches from road rocks/grim when your 500-5000ft agl. Just bugs at lower altitude.
Off topic, but its the only first hand experience ive had with a moving vehicle and lexan. I have lexan drum shields for my drum kit. Theyre good for that

 

[constant_proj21]

Cut weight elsewhere, I see absolutely no reason to switch to lexan, unless your car is a track rat, that never sees the street. I have to ask, why do you feel this is necessary to do?

 

[tonyseagle]

Percy's SpeedGlass is lexan with a coating. I haven't used them personally:
SpeedGlass Racing Windshields - Percy's High Performance

I read about them in a recent review (and I can't remember where) on either a DSM or maybe it was an EVO and that person said his speedglass was pretty difficult to maintain, and definitely not something you'd want on a daily driver. It was either that it scratched easily or was a bi*** to keep clean, but I can't remember which.

It might have been me. I wouldn't suggest it on a daily driver. You can get an idea of what it looks like installed in my pictures. Looks great when its maintained properly though. It says that it is tintable, but nobody around here will do it. Plus I don't understand how tint would be able to hold up to the flex it sees in normal driving...let alone speeding down a quarter mile.

 

[TSiAWD666]

It might have been me. I wouldn't suggest it on a daily driver. You can get an idea of what it looks like installed in my pictures. Looks great when its maintained properly though. It says that it is tintable, but nobody around here will do it. Plus I don't understand how tint would be able to hold up to the flex it sees in normal driving...let alone speeding down a quarter mile.

YES it was your car! and to the op, there ya go straight from the horse's mouth, not recommended for street use