[Z06] KATECH experimental polycarbonate power side windows

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02-17-2012, 08:14 PM

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KATECH experimental polycarbonate power side windows

To my knowledge, nobody has ever done lexan or polycarbonate power side windows. I gave it a shot and figured out how to make it work. Weight savings is 7lbs for the pair. Optical grade polycarbonate looks great and has an anti-scratch coating. Currently there are no plans to go into production, but if the response is good we may do it.

Here is a video showing how they work. What do you guys think? I know some weight nuts will like them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cai2S...1&feature=plcp

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02-17-2012, 08:21 PM

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wow very sweet, any guesstimate on how much per pair?

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02-17-2012, 08:28 PM

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wow very sweet, any guesstimate on how much per pair?

Key word guesstimate - $500. $71/lb.

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02-17-2012, 08:49 PM

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I assume this is for track cars only. 7 pounds weight savings is going to look real stupid when you are trapped in your car after an accident and the window wont shatter so you can get out....

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02-17-2012, 09:54 PM

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i like it!

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02-17-2012, 10:28 PM

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7# for only $500...

Count me in if you get a list going.

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02-17-2012, 10:30 PM

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Interesting.

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02-17-2012, 10:35 PM

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7# for only $500...

A year's membership at 24hr fitness is less.

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02-17-2012, 10:38 PM

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A year's membership at 24hr fitness is less.

It's all about making a better car, not so much about the $. I do get what your saying though!

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02-18-2012, 01:17 AM

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Looks gorgeous! I would be down!

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02-18-2012, 01:18 AM

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Great option for those tracking their cars and toting them on open trailers.

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02-18-2012, 02:44 AM

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I assume this is for track cars only. 7 pounds weight savings is going to look real stupid when you are trapped in your car after an accident and the window wont shatter so you can get out....

**** good point.

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02-18-2012, 12:17 PM

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It's all about making a better car, not so much about the $. I do get what your saying though!

He's saying he'd rather lose the weight himself than pay for a lightweight window.

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02-18-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by OliverM5

I assume this is for track cars only. 7 pounds weight savings is going to look real stupid when you are trapped in your car after an accident and the window wont shatter so you can get out....

Since it's not a fully framed window I can easily pop the top out of the track and escape. But yes, this is more for track cars.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 383vett

A year's membership at 24hr fitness is less.

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It's all about making a better car, not so much about the $. I do get what your saying though!

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He's saying he'd rather lose the weight himself than pay for a lightweight window.

Your reading comprehension sucks. Just an FYI

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02-18-2012, 02:25 PM

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Since it's not a fully framed window I can easily pop the top out of the track and escape. But yes, this is more for track cars.

care to demonstrate that? I kind of want to see that just to see if it really works that easy.

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02-18-2012, 02:41 PM

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care to demonstrate that? I kind of want to see that just to see if it really works that easy.

No, I'm not going to ruin these. If we go to production I will.

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02-18-2012, 03:00 PM

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There is a certain undeniable "coolness" to having something like that on your car.

Also, regarding the need to shatter the window to get out of the car -- -- I have never met anyone who had to do that. Has anyone in this forum ever been in that spot or talked to someone who himself/herself was in that situation?