Lexan relacement found!
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Lexan relacement found! www.Martelbros.com sells Lexan for windshiels,doors and rear hatches for our cars.Check it out for you guys wanting to save some weight. <img border="0" alt="[Firebird]" title="" src="graemlins/formula.gif" />
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Re: Lexan relacement found! Nevermind. They have both lexan and what they call "Speedglass" which is supposed to be better.
Here is the link....
http://www.martelbros.com/cgi-bin/st...ys/percys.html
Here is the link....
http://www.martelbros.com/cgi-bin/st...ys/percys.html
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Re: Lexan relacement found! I've been in Martel's shop several times. Nice folks. The sales lady...who was one of the family members judging by some of the photos I saw was very nice. She took me in the back, and walked me through their inventory looking for stuff for my car.
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From: Troy, AL
Re: Lexan relacement found! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by wicked 98z:
<strong>Yall are some HARD CORE guys if you install this.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think I qualify. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong>Yall are some HARD CORE guys if you install this.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think I qualify. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Lexan relacement found! Saw this in Jegs:
Percy' Speedglass
Pre-Molded 1/8" thick
Camaro/Firebird '93-01
# 760-01147-22 - Complete set. Saves 64 lbs. $1089
# 760-01146-2 - Rear window only. $349
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Percy' Speedglass
Pre-Molded 1/8" thick
Camaro/Firebird '93-01
# 760-01147-22 - Complete set. Saves 64 lbs. $1089
# 760-01146-2 - Rear window only. $349
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Re: Lexan relacement found! Colonel for some reason I can see you and Pain doing a install on yall cars. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Re: Lexan relacement found! Shot them the following e-mail:
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Greetings -
I have a 2000 Trans Am that I am looking to lighten up for racing, but still be able to drive on the street, daily if necessary. I was looking at your speedglass products, and was wondering a few things:
1) Is it tintable?
2) Is it streetable/streetlegal?
3) Would doing the windshield affect structural integrity?
4) Would there be a large increase in road noise?
5) Aside from touching it, is it obvious that it is not glass?
6) If I purchased side door glass, would it still be able to roll the windows up and down (power windows, if it matters)?
7) What thickness would you recommend for my application? (please bear in mind that weight savings is key, so thinner = better, but this car has to be able to drive in wind, rain, etc.)
8) What would total weight savings be for full kit (Windshield, doors, rear hatch)?
9) Do you offer a kit for the t-tops? If not, do you know of anyone who does?
Thank you very much for your assistance, and I hopefully will be doing business with you folks in the near future.
Sincerely,
- Matt
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I'll let you guys know what they say. This could be very interesting.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Greetings -
I have a 2000 Trans Am that I am looking to lighten up for racing, but still be able to drive on the street, daily if necessary. I was looking at your speedglass products, and was wondering a few things:
1) Is it tintable?
2) Is it streetable/streetlegal?
3) Would doing the windshield affect structural integrity?
4) Would there be a large increase in road noise?
5) Aside from touching it, is it obvious that it is not glass?
6) If I purchased side door glass, would it still be able to roll the windows up and down (power windows, if it matters)?
7) What thickness would you recommend for my application? (please bear in mind that weight savings is key, so thinner = better, but this car has to be able to drive in wind, rain, etc.)
8) What would total weight savings be for full kit (Windshield, doors, rear hatch)?
9) Do you offer a kit for the t-tops? If not, do you know of anyone who does?
Thank you very much for your assistance, and I hopefully will be doing business with you folks in the near future.
Sincerely,
- Matt
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I'll let you guys know what they say. This could be very interesting.... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Re: Lexan relacement found! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PaiN:
<strong>...She took me in the back, and ...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whoa there, stud. This is a family site here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
- Matt
<strong>...She took me in the back, and ...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whoa there, stud. This is a family site here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
- Matt
Re: Lexan relacement found! </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Trans Am WS6 420:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PaiN:
<strong>...She took me in the back, and ...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whoa there, stud. This is a family site here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
- Matt</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whatever it takes to get a discount off that possible $1600 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PaiN:
<strong>...She took me in the back, and ...</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whoa there, stud. This is a family site here <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
- Matt</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whatever it takes to get a discount off that possible $1600 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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Re: Lexan relacement found! A VFN bolt on hood and rear hatch with this speedglass would save over 110 pounds <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
That is a nice savings for the guys looking to lighten as much as possible <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Chris
That is a nice savings for the guys looking to lighten as much as possible <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Chris
Re: Lexan relacement found! All the Lexan we install is tinted on all the windows except the windshield. The stuff that Martel sells AND every other company is not a direct fit. You will have to trim it to fit. This also will not work in roll up windows unless its all the way up or down. It doesnt have the rigidity like glass.
Re: Lexan relacement found! Well, here is what I got back form my e-mail:
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1) Is it tintable?
A. It can be ordered as a smoked glass estimated at an additional $25
per side window and $45 per front or rear glass.
2) Is it streetable/street legal?
A. It would be best to check with your local Department of Motor
Vehicles. In most cases the rear glass and quarter windows would be OK.
The door windows and windshield would not be legal.
3) Would doing the windshield affect structural integrity?
A. No
4) Would there be a large increase in road noise?
A. Never had this question. We do not know.
5) Aside from touching it, is it obvious that it is not glass?
A. In most cases no.
6) If I purchased side door glass, would it still be able to roll the
windows up and down (power windows, if it matters)?
A. These are not designed to fit the OE hardware and to be used in this
way.
7) What thickness would you recommend for my application? (please bear
in mind that weight savings is key, so thinner = better, but this car
has to be able to drive in wind, rain, etc.)
A. 3/16" would be the closest to OEM.
8) What would total weight savings be for full kit (Windshield, doors,
rear hatch)?
A. Percy's estimates the weight savings with the 3/16" glass kit to be
approximately 65-70 lbs.
9) Do you offer a kit for the t-tops? If not, do you know of anyone who
does?
A. No T-Top kit is offered. Not sure who may make anything.
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1) Is it tintable?
A. It can be ordered as a smoked glass estimated at an additional $25
per side window and $45 per front or rear glass.
2) Is it streetable/street legal?
A. It would be best to check with your local Department of Motor
Vehicles. In most cases the rear glass and quarter windows would be OK.
The door windows and windshield would not be legal.
3) Would doing the windshield affect structural integrity?
A. No
4) Would there be a large increase in road noise?
A. Never had this question. We do not know.
5) Aside from touching it, is it obvious that it is not glass?
A. In most cases no.
6) If I purchased side door glass, would it still be able to roll the
windows up and down (power windows, if it matters)?
A. These are not designed to fit the OE hardware and to be used in this
way.
7) What thickness would you recommend for my application? (please bear
in mind that weight savings is key, so thinner = better, but this car
has to be able to drive in wind, rain, etc.)
A. 3/16" would be the closest to OEM.
8) What would total weight savings be for full kit (Windshield, doors,
rear hatch)?
A. Percy's estimates the weight savings with the 3/16" glass kit to be
approximately 65-70 lbs.
9) Do you offer a kit for the t-tops? If not, do you know of anyone who
does?
A. No T-Top kit is offered. Not sure who may make anything.
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Re: Lexan relacement found! Madman do you sell a direct fit rear hatch glass? Do I need to run supports with it, or does it sit like OEM? The rear hatch lexan will save around 30# it sounds like?