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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
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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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Re: Polycarbonate windows
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Re: Polycarbonate windows
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https://youtu.be/yAto6_edmKc Lots of good info on YouTube about this material.
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Re: Polycarbonate windows
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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Re: Polycarbonate windows
How much does the stock rear glass weigh?
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Going to protect the windows with a light ceramic window tint.
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