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06-23-2007, 11:03 AM
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lexan windows i saw lexan window kits in summit last week or f-bod's says it takes off 50-70 lbs ..anyone running them in there street car or do they leak. lighter and stronger than glass for $450 looks to be a good racing mod
06-23-2007, 01:52 PM
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They leak and need supports. If you do the doors you won't be able to roll them down.
I guess they windsheild and hatch may not leak if sealed up but most guys I've spoken with say they leak.
I guess they windsheild and hatch may not leak if sealed up but most guys I've spoken with say they leak.
06-24-2007, 10:15 AM
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I'm buying a spare hatch and I'm going to put lexan on that for those clear perfect race days so I can have the option of the glass or lexan depending on class rules for a particular race but it's only going to be out back.
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06-24-2007, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by tektrans
I'm buying a spare hatch and I'm going to put lexan on that for those clear perfect race days so I can have the option of the glass or lexan depending on class rules for a particular race but it's only going to be out back.
06-24-2007, 12:32 PM
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I think most people that have changed over prefer the oem
The Speedglass 1/4" is about 64bs. I think
Factory is 96lbs.
You can get 1/8" Speedglass that is 32lbs. but it will be way to thin.
either way it will have to be braced on all windows.
Speedglass can be glued in though.
Still at only 28lbs savings plus add the weight of the braces, is it worth it on a street car?
You could probley save weight somewhere else for cheeper/less hassle IMO.
The Speedglass 1/4" is about 64bs. I think
Factory is 96lbs.
You can get 1/8" Speedglass that is 32lbs. but it will be way to thin.
either way it will have to be braced on all windows.
Speedglass can be glued in though.
Still at only 28lbs savings plus add the weight of the braces, is it worth it on a street car?
You could probley save weight somewhere else for cheeper/less hassle IMO.
06-24-2007, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tektrans
brandonppr-do you know thw weights of the factory rear hatch glass and the speedglass 1/8" rear hatch glass?
.093" .78 lbs. Per square foot
.118" (1/8")-.94 lbs. Per square foot
.177" (3/16")-1.31 lbs. Per square foot
.236" (1/4")-1.67 lbs. Per square foot
found this:
Originally Posted by RUQWIKR
Just walked up from the barn to re-weigh before I posted. A stock Formula hatch WITHOUT the glass weighs ~38#'s while the glass weighs right at the same. The Percy's Speedglass hatch, that I have had for a year and still not installed, weighs 17#'s before you trim it, which will probably save 1#.
So, the total weight of the Formula hatch assembly is right at 75#'s with the trim but not the gas struts. Take care. Dave
So, the total weight of the Formula hatch assembly is right at 75#'s with the trim but not the gas struts. Take care. Dave
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