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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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i have a s10 that is getting a cage. now can i use lexan for the rear window so i can put the bars threw it? i know lexan is not d.o.t for windsheild. but can i run it in the back?
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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If you are asking if you can legally run a lexan rear window on the street, I would say yes. If a convertible can run a plastic rear window(or none w/ the top down) why can't you?
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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yea true i just dont want to have them bitchin about the lexan rear window and tell me to take in out and put just glass back in. and i wouldnt beable to do so with the roll cage in....
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I've seen lots of trucks with rear lexan windows with cages going through the window driving on the streets. I cant really see how it would be a problem, like stated above verts have plastic rear windows.
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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you dont even need a rear window. So I would say yes. I have no Idea if it would pass tech at the track though
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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yea i really need to to pass tech also. would be a waste if it didnt...
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if you have a cage the rear window isnt a supporting structure at all so lexan will be fine back there almost all guys running trucks with cages got lexan back there. -tony-
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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is it legal for the street? cops are ****** around here. more so if you have a fast car or truck
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mount the lexan in the stock rubber seal and dont' paint the border... just make it look like stock. i doubt they will give you any slack about it. maybe a different story if it were the front or side windows.
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mount the lexan in the stock rubber seal and dont' paint the border... just make it look like stock. i doubt they will give you any slack about it. maybe a different story if it were the front or side windows.
ya if you do that you shouldnt have a problem, it will look just like regular glass. cops will find anything to give tickets about if they see a fast car/truck they automatically think ur out street racing causing trouble.pisses me off.(sorry had to get that out) -tony-
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Originally Posted by chvypwr31
ya if you do that you shouldnt have a problem, it will look just like regular glass. cops will find anything to give tickets about if they see a fast car/truck they automatically think ur out street racing causing trouble.pisses me off.(sorry had to get that out) -tony-
haha yea true. but i'll give it a try and hope the cops wont give me any ****.
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Cops wont give you any chit use Margard.I get mine here!!


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