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Old 11-18-2013, 01:07 PM
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Default Lexan/Speed Glass windows that can still be rolled up/down?
Does such a product exist? I'd like to still be able to hit the In & Out drive thrus & what not.
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The product doesn't exist.
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I thought Pro Glass advertised roll down lexan windows....not a sponsor on here though.
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the trim would destroy it with scratches...
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I would get the front and rear glass. Like said it will look like hell in no time if you got it to roll down from scratching and what not.
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How long does the speed glass like MWC sells hold up? Does the sun fade it any? I've heard in the past that sun will fade it. And also can you tint it?
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Originally Posted by Firebirdmuscle
How long does the speed glass like MWC sells hold up? Does the sun fade it any? I've heard in the past that sun will fade it. And also can you tint it?

You can tint it and get it already tinted.
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We normally do send the rear window in a pre-tinted form. The front is not supposed to be darkened due to rules, but it maybe possible. Cost of a pre-tinted front will be quite high though. The Optic Armor coating is very scratch resistant, and should last a very long time. The biggest thing you need to be concerned about is what the windows are cleaned with.
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
We normally do send the rear window in a pre-tinted form. The front is not supposed to be darkened due to rules, but it maybe possible. Cost of a pre-tinted front will be quite high though. The Optic Armor coating is very scratch resistant, and should last a very long time. The biggest thing you need to be concerned about is what the windows are cleaned with.
PLEXUS only!!!

I have ProGlass side windows, 2 yrs and plexus will polish out the fine micro scratches... Will see how the Optic Armor front holds up in 2014
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I have Pro Glass roll up windows.
I wouldn't recommend them on a street car.



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^^ are those aren't factory doors are they?
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Originally Posted by The Guy in MY 99TA
^^ are those aren't factory doors are they?
You're correct. They're carbon fiber replicas.
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who made em? I didn't know anybody made a replica door that accepted factory hardware?!?
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KOS Motorsports.
Shawn Zuebler 1-215-651-7677

They can be made in Carbon Fiber or Fiberglass
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thanks for the info!
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What do they weigh? What was the cost?
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weight? I'de like to know too... but I'm kind of skeered to know the price... I'de say in the $2500 range or more.
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They weigh 5 lbs. empty.
The cost for Carbon Fiber was approx. $2400.00 four years ago so I'm sure they've gone up since.
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Do y'all have something to hold the top of the window in at speed? That's the problem I see with using them?
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Originally Posted by green94z
Do y'all have something to hold the top of the window in at speed? That's the problem I see with using them?
Yes.
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