Lexan door windows?
Nov 26, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Lexan door windows?
Does anyone know of a company making lexan door windows for a C3??
Actually only need a window, I only need passenger side.
Nick
Nov 26, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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Haven't heard of one... but I'm interested too!
Nov 26, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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..... most drag/bracket cars that have back-halves or full chassis have Lexan-windows, so try a reputable chassis-shop, such as S&W Race Cars in Spring City, Pa.
Nov 26, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Looks like I found them...company called Clearone make them.
Nick
Nov 26, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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Lexan windows street legal?? cuz those prices arent that bad. and i need new windows anyways
Nov 26, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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I can't imagine that such a window is as safe as safety glass.
Nov 26, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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...try a search in google with 'speedglass'...i have their lexan windshield and it's of very good quality, more then a year and it's like the same day...better visibility then glass with half its weight.
I'm sure they have side windows as well.
Nov 26, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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Jud Chapin
I can't imagine that such a window is as safe as safety glass.
Lexan has better impact strength than glass
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Nov 26, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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cncfreak247
Lexan windows street legal?? cuz those prices arent that bad. and i need new windows anyways
In CA you need to have a glass windshield, but all other windows can be missing or replaced with lexan and you'd still be within the law.
Nov 26, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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panic
...try a search in google with 'speedglass'...i have their lexan windshield and it's of very good quality, more then a year and it's like the same day...better visibility then glass with half its weight.
I'm sure they have side windows as well.
you use a wiper ot Rain-X ????
Nov 26, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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comp
you use a wiper ot Rain-X ????
I have no wipers in my car...
Nov 26, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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panic
I have no wipers in my car...
have you put Rain-X on it ???
Nov 26, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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comp
have you put Rain-X on it ???
I never drive my vette in the rain...If i did i think i'd use one of those chemicals.
To clean the windshield you need to have an extra care, specially with dust. I clean it pouring water on it and dry with a soft natural skin.
Nov 26, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Lexan has better impact strength than glass
I work with lexan every day and it's true. You can't break Lexan.
Nov 26, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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My rear window is Lexan, no sides, front standard 70 Corvette. I pulled the old Lexan rear window out, took it to the local plastics/lexan supplier, he used it as a pattern, I had it in 48 hrs and the new one cost about $80.
Check with your local supplier in your area, I will be surprised if they can't make it for you cheap in any thickness etc. that you want.
Beware....it will scratch far easier than glass
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Nov 27, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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So can you use wipers with lexan if you're careful?
Nov 27, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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So can you use wipers with lexan if you're careful?
I wouldnt...
If your wipers go on dry lexan windshield (for an accident) i'm sure they're done.
Nov 27, 2007 | 01:44 AM
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looks like a good deal to me, it was 1175 for all four windows. It says on the web-site they can be used with windshield wipers? Saweet!
Nov 27, 2007 | 01:47 AM
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Nov 27, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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SHAKERATTLEROLL
Yep, this is it.
I've got their windshield but forgot which thikness they've sent me, i've just ordered the windshield for the C3 'street/strip' and they've sent me the one i've got.
GOOD quality, very clear (more then glass) and light...