Lexan glass
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Re: Lexan glass Funny you should ask. My uncle is a Lexan/Plexiglass fabricator in Boyton Beach, FL and is working on just that. I gave him the idea about 8 months ago. It will save about 50 lbs. if you use Plexi. Lexan I haven't figured yet. He wants to make them for our cars if he can find the cash to build the mold.
I was going to pay for the mold but didn't think there would be much interest in removing weight from the rear.
Is there much interest?
He's workin on it though.
<small>[ April 16, 2002, 02:31 AM: Message edited by: Quickin ]</small>
I was going to pay for the mold but didn't think there would be much interest in removing weight from the rear.
Is there much interest?
He's workin on it though.
<small>[ April 16, 2002, 02:31 AM: Message edited by: Quickin ]</small>
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Re: Lexan glass I think if it looks good and the price is right, there will be plenty of interest. I think lexan T tops would sell well too. people pay 400 to drop 30lbs with a K member, why not pay that much for the lexan??
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Re: Lexan glass </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by BLOWNMERO:
<strong>I think if it looks good and the price is right, there will be plenty of interest. I think lexan T tops would sell well too. people pay 400 to drop 30lbs with a K member, why not pay that much for the lexan??</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Because a K-member has no detrimental affect on daily drivability and its weight right off the front off the car, allows more room for headers, turbos etc...
<strong>I think if it looks good and the price is right, there will be plenty of interest. I think lexan T tops would sell well too. people pay 400 to drop 30lbs with a K member, why not pay that much for the lexan??</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Because a K-member has no detrimental affect on daily drivability and its weight right off the front off the car, allows more room for headers, turbos etc...
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Re: Lexan glass </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by gator's 99TA:
<strong>i am pretty sure it is against the law to not have safety glass on a car that goes through inspection.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm pretty sure no one would notice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<small>[ April 16, 2002, 09:55 AM: Message edited by: Onyx LS1 ]</small>
<strong>i am pretty sure it is against the law to not have safety glass on a car that goes through inspection.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm pretty sure no one would notice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<small>[ April 16, 2002, 09:55 AM: Message edited by: Onyx LS1 ]</small>
Re: Lexan glass </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by gator's 99TA:
<strong>i am pretty sure it is against the law to not have safety glass on a car that goes through inspection.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">We don't have inspection <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I'm mainly concerned about being able to tint it, and that it won't discolor, crack, fade, etc. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
- Matt
<strong>i am pretty sure it is against the law to not have safety glass on a car that goes through inspection.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">We don't have inspection <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
I'm mainly concerned about being able to tint it, and that it won't discolor, crack, fade, etc. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
- Matt
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Re: Lexan glass Yeah, you can get lexan that is scratch resistant and that is tinted. Thats why im interested. If it would fit into the seal on the hatch that would be great cause no one would notice if it was tinted. Great way to lose a bit of weight. I want to get the weight on my car down without appearing ghetto.
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Re: Lexan glass Lexan and Plexi can be tinted.
They won't fade or crack for a LONG LONG time if at all if the mixture is good quality.
I've already (about 6 months ago) looked into any types of law problems. The windshield is the only glass in a car that can't be touched for street use. The windshield is part of the cars structure and actually has to meet certain pressure (psi) requirements for the rollover test. The windshield is where the side posts get there support and rigidity The backglass has no structural value.
Doorglasses and T-Tops can also be manufactured. My best guess so far, you can save a total of 90 lbs. between the doorglass, T-Tops and backglass.
This can become a reality if the interest is there, I know how to get it done.
They won't fade or crack for a LONG LONG time if at all if the mixture is good quality.
I've already (about 6 months ago) looked into any types of law problems. The windshield is the only glass in a car that can't be touched for street use. The windshield is part of the cars structure and actually has to meet certain pressure (psi) requirements for the rollover test. The windshield is where the side posts get there support and rigidity The backglass has no structural value.
Doorglasses and T-Tops can also be manufactured. My best guess so far, you can save a total of 90 lbs. between the doorglass, T-Tops and backglass.
This can become a reality if the interest is there, I know how to get it done.
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Re: Lexan glass Lexan is 1/2 the weight of glass in 1/4" thick. It is scratch resistant and much safer (it gives).
'Marguard' Lexan is very scratch resistant. It can be tinted.
But the for F-Bodies from:
www.proglasswindows.com
They do all they NHRA/IHRA door cars (Pro Stock to Super Gas).
VFN Fibrelass or Hairy Glass can do fibreglass or carbon fibre rear hatches.
Glad to help... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
'Marguard' Lexan is very scratch resistant. It can be tinted.
But the for F-Bodies from:
www.proglasswindows.com
They do all they NHRA/IHRA door cars (Pro Stock to Super Gas).
VFN Fibrelass or Hairy Glass can do fibreglass or carbon fibre rear hatches.
Glad to help... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: Lexan glass </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Quickin:
<strong>Lexan and Plexi can be tinted.
They won't fade or crack for a LONG LONG time if at all if the mixture is good quality.
I've already (about 6 months ago) looked into any types of law problems. The windshield is the only glass in a car that can't be touched for street use. The windshield is part of the cars structure and actually has to meet certain pressure (psi) requirements for the rollover test. The windshield is where the side posts get there support and rigidity The backglass has no structural value.
Doorglasses and T-Tops can also be manufactured. My best guess so far, you can save a total of 90 lbs. between the doorglass, T-Tops and backglass.
This can become a reality if the interest is there, I know how to get it done.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I am ALL about this.... How about the door glass, though... Will the windows still roll up and down? And what about flutter at highway speeds? This sounds nice....
- Matt
<strong>Lexan and Plexi can be tinted.
They won't fade or crack for a LONG LONG time if at all if the mixture is good quality.
I've already (about 6 months ago) looked into any types of law problems. The windshield is the only glass in a car that can't be touched for street use. The windshield is part of the cars structure and actually has to meet certain pressure (psi) requirements for the rollover test. The windshield is where the side posts get there support and rigidity The backglass has no structural value.
Doorglasses and T-Tops can also be manufactured. My best guess so far, you can save a total of 90 lbs. between the doorglass, T-Tops and backglass.
This can become a reality if the interest is there, I know how to get it done.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I am ALL about this.... How about the door glass, though... Will the windows still roll up and down? And what about flutter at highway speeds? This sounds nice....
- Matt
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Re: Lexan glass Guys,
Its already available! Dont bother with prototyping....Proglass has them already and have had for years!
www.proglasswindows.com
Cheers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Its already available! Dont bother with prototyping....Proglass has them already and have had for years!
www.proglasswindows.com
Cheers <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
