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Old Oct 16, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Default Percy's Polycarbonate Windows
http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...71&prmenbr=361

Any one try this Windows ?

Is it worth the money ?

What is the difference in Weight ?

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Percy's website claims the full kit saves about 60lbs on a camaro.
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Is it worth the money ?

Any one have some pics for that Windows ?
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I think it probably is worth the money for a 60lb weight savings. As soon as I come up with the cash I will be ordering their kit. I don't really think anybody on here as ordered a kit.
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Any idea what would come with their "set". ???? windshield, door windows and rear hatch??? $1000 is a bit much but their Lexan is very reasonable.

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I'm not using that particular brand, but have been using a brand called Shields. I have mine hardcoated and tinted. The tint is inside the material. I've had mine on my daily driver for about 5 years now. I've only got the rear windshield. Absolutely no one knows that I have it. You do get what you pay for. They will make you anything you can come up with. They are highly respected by alot of big racing organizations. I am using the SCCA rear windscreen. I did have to trim it, which is real easy.

http://www.racingshields.com/
http://www.racingshields.com/pc%20vs%20glass.htm
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Any idea what would come with their "set". ???? windshield, door windows and rear hatch??? $1000 is a bit much but their Lexan is very reasonable.

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I just call JEGS and they tell me it will come 4 pieces the front, rear hatch and door windows
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I'm not using that particular brand, but have been using a brand called Shields. I have mine hardcoated and tinted. The tint is inside the material. I've had mine on my daily driver for about 5 years now. I've only got the rear windshield. Absolutely no one knows that I have it. You do get what you pay for. They will make you anything you can come up with. They are highly respected by alot of big racing organizations. I am using the SCCA rear windscreen. I did have to trim it, which is real easy.

http://www.racingshields.com/
http://www.racingshields.com/pc%20vs%20glass.htm
Can you tell my how much the Weight of your rear windshield ?

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Here's a picture.
Attached Thumbnails Percy's Polycarbonate Windows-1le-rear-shield.jpg  
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Here's a picture.

Nice pic
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The Shields website goes into some detail on the weight.
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Originally Posted by sawedoff
Here's a picture.
Can you please shoot a pic close up showing how you painted or taped the inside off to "black out" the area that is painted on the stock hatch glass...to hide the urethane lines?

Thanks. Dave
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Also guys VFN sells a complete kit for our cars that is alot cheaper they have a complete kit for just 485 and a scratch resistance kit for 640 thats what im getting
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Originally Posted by sawedoff
I'm not using that particular brand, but have been using a brand called Shields. I have mine hardcoated and tinted. The tint is inside the material. I've had mine on my daily driver for about 5 years now. I've only got the rear windshield. Absolutely no one knows that I have it. You do get what you pay for. They will make you anything you can come up with. They are highly respected by alot of big racing organizations. I am using the SCCA rear windscreen. I did have to trim it, which is real easy.

http://www.racingshields.com/
http://www.racingshields.com/pc%20vs%20glass.htm
Do you have pics of your car with this on it? Interested to see how it looks

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Let's see some pics. Any increase in road or wind noise.
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which set of these looks exactly like stock?? lexan doesn't right?
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Do you have pics of your car with this on it? Interested to see how it looks

Please review post number 9. There's a link, click on it.
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It's hard to see the window really good. Do you have a better picture?
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Let's see some pics. Any increase in road or wind noise.
I have no increased road noise. It's not any different in that aspect than the OEM glass unit.
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I have no increased road noise. It's not any different in that aspect than the OEM glass unit.
How did you black it out like stock where the urethane goes (so you don't see it)? Thanks.
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