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  1. 01-04-2012, 12:01 PM #1
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    Speedglass or other lightweight windshield

    Has anyone replaced their glass with lightweight lexan / polycorbonate windshield / windows?

    Any information is appreciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rubbel View Post
    Has anyone replaced their glass with lightweight lexan / polycorbonate windshield / windows?

    Any information is appreciated.
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    I assume you will not be driving it on the street anymore?
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    i asked about it before and was warned it easily gets chipped from sand/rocks if driven on the street
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    isnt that a bit of in the iligal side if you drive your car with a lexan winshield on the street?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BBoyPersia View Post
    i asked about it before and was warned it easily gets chipped from sand/rocks if driven on the street
    Not to mention what is going to happen when you switch your wipers on.




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    Quote Originally Posted by PowerWagon896 View Post
    Not to mention what is going to happen when you switch your wipers on.
    what about when you get ice on it in winter and you try to scrape it off!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BBoyPersia View Post
    what about when you get ice on it in winter and you try to scrape it off!
    No no, just use a rubber mallet & beat on it, the Polycarbonate will flex allowing the ice to break away.

    Any stubborn chunks can then be removed W/a wire wheel on an angle grinder.
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    leave the protective plastic on and peel when needed. but then ull need to put on another coating...
    maybe clear plastidip?
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    I made a lexan winshield for the AI Challenger I wouldn't suggest running it on the street it's not as clear as glass has distortion hear & there
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    I have a lexan windshield that looks and mounts like stock. You have to provide a core so they can make a mold and it was like $500 or something like that. It is about 10-15 lbs lighter and there is distortion. It does scratch easy so no wipers and never rub your windows without them being wet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by budoboy View Post
    I can look up the company name and specifics if you need them
    Did the company keep the pattern?
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    Quote Originally Posted by PowerWagon896 View Post
    Did the company keep the pattern?
    i saw his car a few times at hhp and never realized it wasnt glass till someone told me. it looks factory
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    Quote Originally Posted by PowerWagon896 View Post
    Did the company keep the pattern?
    BAH! They wouldnt be able to charge you for the pattern work if they did.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PowerWagon896 View Post
    Did the company keep the pattern?
    I bet they did. I never got the stock one back. proglasswindows.com. They will paint a blackout around the outline to make it look like stock
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