Lightweight rear window/hatch replacement?
06-18-2008, 05:38 PM
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Lightweight rear window/hatch replacement?
Anyone out there make a stock looking lightweight rear window /hatch replacement for the C6? Weight? Cost?
06-18-2008, 06:12 PM
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ACP has them about 450-500 half the weight of glass. It is high CG weight so it helps in the corners.
Last edited by John Shiels; 06-18-2008 at 06:45 PM.
06-18-2008, 07:13 PM
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just lexan you will have to drill and bolt to your hatch or get a CF hatch for more money.
I would get another hatch like I did and save your ggod one Phoenix may have one. If I ever have the time to work on my car I weigh the glass vs lexan. Trying for this weekend.
I would get another hatch like I did and save your ggod one Phoenix may have one. If I ever have the time to work on my car I weigh the glass vs lexan. Trying for this weekend.
06-25-2008, 10:50 PM
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06-29-2008, 05:08 AM
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I bought my rear Lexan from Melrose T Top a few years ago. I did the install very Quickly, but these are racing parts and we used the metal straps to hold it down. It didn't have the same functionality as a stock hatch.
I think John is saying you can use the stock guts off a parts car to make it work w stock latches.
You will probably need metal straps/braces to get through tech.
I'd wouldn't let you through without it.
Lt wt roofs are cheap and easy too.
I think stock rear glass weighs about 60#s vs under 20# for lexan.
It's probably the single easiest place to drop 40#s off your car
I think John is saying you can use the stock guts off a parts car to make it work w stock latches.
You will probably need metal straps/braces to get through tech.
I'd wouldn't let you through without it.
Lt wt roofs are cheap and easy too.
I think stock rear glass weighs about 60#s vs under 20# for lexan.
It's probably the single easiest place to drop 40#s off your car
Last edited by DREGSZ; 06-29-2008 at 05:10 AM.
06-29-2008, 10:49 AM
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Installed the lexan yesterday. I will take a few pictures and wiegh OEM vs lexan. Need help to lift the stoker off as the car is high on jackstands.
