nikbiomed Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 In a plastic window Ahh a clue in the question. You may want to go for a weight saving but at what cost. I can get in through lexan in seconds with no sound at all not like the smashing sound of glass. Also it does scratch very easy as I have used it for years myself on Guards for Robotic Arms etc. Good strong stuff but I would think only good for a car that is garaged every night and not used very much. Just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 When is the closing date? Ideally end of next week Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 You won't be leaving yours in direct sunlight then? LeLexan doesn't change form to around 90c and starts melting around 200c. I can’t see direct sunlight replicating these temperatures. ... not in the UK at least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 LeLexan doesn't change form to around 90c and starts melting around 200c. I can’t see direct sunlight replicating these temperatures. ... not in the UK at least That's the point I'm trying to make in a round about kind of way - a heating element usually operates at around 30C (a rare sunny day), Lexan won't flinch until you triple that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 That's the point I'm trying to make in a round about kind of way - a heating element usually operates at around 30C (a rare sunny day), Lexan won't flinch until you triple that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suprabass Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ill take one mate as long as it can be shipped over to Northern ireland. Thanks 1.Ryan.g 2.Wes 3.Fastisnice 4.Suprabass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Would these allow more noise in compared to the stock glass? If not il take one - Providing fitting could be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 How much do the door windows cost then? you can tint them right? any ideas how much weight you can save by fitting door lexan windows too? Thanks. PS im definately in for the rear one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suprabass Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 interested in the side ones aswell front if yiu can get these included in a group buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 interested in the side ones aswell front if yiu can get these included in a group buy. Do we know any details on weight saving on the front side ones pls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I have just taken delivery of rear and side windows (Before i read this thread:rolleyes:) I had the rear one in 4mm, Then bought a new Rubber from Toyota Steve Manley 01865 291300 RR Screen Moulding Y75573-14210 £35.79 +Vat Then made up 8-10 1.5mm Blocks to bond it in as a standard glass. I also had the black surround painted on the inside first..well worth it. I also had made the door glass in 5mm and it works well with std regulator. The lexan will scratch so i shaved off 0.5mm from the glass felt wipers. It is soooo much lighter than stock its hard to believe. I would not recommend a rear wiper with this lexan. I am Very pleased with mine and i thought the 3 pieces where cheap @ £520! They where all thermoformed to immitate the stock contours too? Hope this helps the group buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I had the rear one in 4mm, Then bought a new Rubber from Toyota Steve Manley 01865 291300 RR Screen Moulding Y75573-14210 £35.79 +Vat Thanks for the info I also had the black surround painted on the inside first..well worth it. These include the black surround like stock glass so this shouldnt be required They where all thermoformed to immitate the stock contours too? Same with these units if people want sides as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 How much do the door windows cost then? you can tint them right? any ideas how much weight you can save by fitting door lexan windows too? Thanks. PS im definately in for the rear one The door glass kits are not included in this GB but if enough people are interested then one could be done for this also. Supra MKIV 5mm drivers side door with vent @ £89.25 each +vat Supra MKIV 5mm passenger side door without vent @ £59.50 + VAT each Cant quote on weight but best knightrider on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 The door glass kits are not included in this GB but if enough people are interested then one could be done for this also. Just to add, for people keeping the stock electric window mech the price for the 5mm windows is £59.50 +vat each side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just to add, for people keeping the stock electric window mech the price for the 5mm windows is £59.50 +vat each side. is that all? they quite cheap..Can i just make sure, maybe its a silly question wez, do they just fit straight away? and can you tint them as normal windows yeah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just to add, for people keeping the stock electric window mech the price for the 5mm windows is £59.50 +vat each side. out of interest is there not a crappy N/A supra that has ye olde windy windows as the electric motors are a fair weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 out of interest is there not a crappy N/A supra that has ye olde windy windows as the electric motors are a fair weight I have never come across a supra with windy windows, the door cards are not really shaped for it either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 As asked, can these be tinted as normal? Also does anyone know how well they suppress sound compared to the standard glass? Again sorry for my ignorance but why the vent? Will these side window replacement not function as normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 As asked, can these be tinted as normal? Also does anyone know how well they suppress sound compared to the standard glass? Again sorry for my ignorance but why the vent? Will these side window replacement not function as normal? I'm no expert but pls correct me if i got this wrong, there are 2 types one crappy for road use with a small vent which is fixed(i wouldn't personally have it on a road car!) and a direct replacement..I hope is tintable-can't see why not.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Just to add, for people keeping the stock electric window mech the price for the 5mm windows is £59.50 +vat each side. I want these too! As long as they function 100% same way as the standard glass ones..So pls put my name down for side door lexan too - Direct replacement. My intention is to keep it as road use friendly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 These are soo cheap I could have saved £200+ I did like 5 hrs research first too and had 3 seperate quotes:blink: Make sure they are tinted too. Pre facelift are green and facelift grey. Makes all the difference to get them matching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastisnice Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 These are soo cheap I could have saved £200+ I did like 5 hrs research first too and had 3 seperate quotes:blink: Make sure they are tinted too. Pre facelift are green and facelift grey. Makes all the difference to get them matching. but you can tint them no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 but you can tint them no? I think the main thing that you're not picking up on here is that it scratches easily. Have you not seen racing cars when they have a hole cut out the side window and a flap to open, or like a sliding flap thing? They never look shiny. That's why it's generally used for racing cars where function matters over form. Hope I'm not off the mark there and putting people off unnecessarily. I googled a bit and found this on tinting: LEXAN cannot be tinted since LEXAN continues to gas out and any film-based tinting would sooner or later cause those cheesy looking bubbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Thats me out then, as mine is more a weekend toy, and not soley used for the track. Bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Just a thought, but can the Lexan not be made from a darker material? Or even 'blacked' during the process? If so i would want one for the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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