Polycarbonate windows
 

Anyone have experience with polycarbonate windows for a daily driver?

The material is 40% lighter than fiberglass and it appears to be a better overall option when it come to wear, scratch resistance, etc.

I am determined to try and drop 300lbs on my car this winter and this looks to be a good part.

http://www.fivestarbodies.com/store/...product&id=447

http://www.fivestarbodies.com/store/...product&id=448

Re: Polycarbonate windows
 

I don't think you would want to deal with the lack of rigidity of the polycarbonate, they typically will flex a lot and most likely wont seal as well as glass

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Karl your my hero :)

Pete

Re: Polycarbonate windows
 

The 1/4" material seems the way to go. I am going to do at least the rear window to start.

https://youtu.be/yAto6_edmKc

Lots of good info on YouTube about this material.

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Thanks Pete!

Will share what ever I can find about the 4th gen Z with everyone!

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Karl,
When you install the rear window you should also install reduced air drag clips at the front corner on each side. These were on the sledge hammer Corvette, it prevents air from pulling the rear (glass) Polycarbonate window
from lifting at the corners. They were sold by a corvette parts company a long time ago, but no longer available. Here are ones i made installed on my ZR-1.

http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php...pictureid=4060

http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php...pictureid=4059

Good luck with your install.

John
1990 white/black #2546
one of a few 4l8OE eq ZR-1's

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In no way DOT legal. If you care about that kind of thing.

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How much does the stock rear glass weigh?

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I certainly do! Will be doing the rear window only for now and if I can find a vendor the side windows also.

Going to protect the windows with a light ceramic window tint.

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I am not sure. Guessing 30 to 40 lbs.