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08-26-2008, 12:56 PM
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Lexan windows
I am thinking about putting lexan windows in my truck. The truck is mainly going to the track. I figured I would ask is if anyone has done it and if they can post pictures of it. Does it really make a big weight difference. So whats everybody's thoughts about it. Thanks Steffen
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08-27-2008, 02:44 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
I put electric lexan windows in mine and lost 15 lbs . No way was I gonna give up the ability to role down my windows . Now I can roll both down as soon as i get off the track . Sorry no pics but you cant tell the difference anyway . It still looks stock .
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08-27-2008, 06:29 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
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Did you go the same thickness as the glass, or thinner?
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08-27-2008, 11:13 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
Regan did you do the windshield to or just the side windows? Seems like a waste to loose 15 lbs.
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08-27-2008, 11:23 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
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oh yeah spl cars use lexan due to the fact it does bend more to a degree and resists shattering. i havent ever seen someone fit the lexan in but i have seen it just heated over old windsheild then screwed on
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08-28-2008, 09:33 AM
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Re: Lexan windows
I used 3/16 Marguard . They have been in there for two years now and are holding up pretty well . I used an Ididit electric kit and cut the old handle mech off of my old regulators (so my old window cranks are still there). For the switches I mounted the ones that came with the kit down between the seat and the trans tunnel so they are kinda hidden (and easy to reach when belted in). I still have the glass windshield . I have driven racecars with lexan windshields and just dont care for them . As far as the side windows go most people dont notice that they arent glass .
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08-28-2008, 11:54 AM
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Re: Lexan windows
I was wondering if one piece windows would be lighter?
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08-28-2008, 05:24 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
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The front tracks and vent windows have to weigh about 10lbs each . So if you took all that out you might save 35+lbs . That is with a stationary type of window .
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08-28-2008, 06:44 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
what do you think your power stuff weighs compared to a stock regulator?
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08-30-2008, 10:37 AM
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Re: Lexan windows
If I remember correctly they were a wash . I saved the weight with the lexan .
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09-02-2008, 11:18 PM
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Re: Lexan windows
who selles lexan
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09-03-2008, 12:05 AM
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Re: Lexan windows
Most any glass shop has it.
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09-03-2008, 06:23 AM
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Re: Lexan windows
margaurd is the best kind. Its more scratch resistant!
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