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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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Default light weight windows..... worth it????

Ive been thinking like crazy about getting lexan (light weight) glass for my hatch. Atleast in the rear three windows. The problem is, i dont know where to find em, who makes em, ect. Then the biggest question..... is it worth it???????? Thanx Guys

(THE CAR WILL BE STREET DRIVEN AT TIMES. PROBABLY ON THE WEEKENDS)
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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pros: lightweight, pretty cool, bragging rights.

cons: probably expensive, nowhere near oem fitment, no more rear defrost, easy to break into, easily scratched, might be leaky in the future, might look kinda half ***.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Default Re: light weight windows..... worth it???? (Dirty_SL8)

http://www.flex-a-lite.com/aut....html

^^who makes 'em

http://store.summitracing.com/...07813

^^where to find 'em

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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Default Re: light weight windows..... worth it???? (IT GUY)

If you're car is not a full on race car then no, it is not worth it.
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kp &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">pros: lightweight, pretty cool, bragging rights.

cons: probably expensive, nowhere near oem fitment, no more rear defrost, easy to break into, easily scratched, might be leaky in the future, might look kinda half ***.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Have you owned a set??
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Default Re: light weight windows..... worth it???? (Dark@Powers)

i have seen some develop a foggy film and discolor after awhile. I looked into it and for a dd its not a good idea
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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why is this in the all motor forum?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00Red_SiR &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why is this in the all motor forum?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I too wonder that. OP, I am locking this. IM me with to move it.
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