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Old Sep 16, 2018 | 01:42 PM
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I have a chance to pick up a bunch of large lexan plates for less than half-off retail prices. I'm just not sure what I would use it for. Thoughts? I can make my own blackbird fabworx style wing for the teg, but I'm not sure what else to do.
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Old Sep 16, 2018 | 03:51 PM
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Depending on the sanctioning body you run in, you can replace your teggy's side windows reducing weight.
Where are you in the bay? I might wanna reduce my EG's weight some more
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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Livermore. I went ahead and picked up about 32sqft for $100. Figured I'd find a use for it sooner or later.
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 12:46 PM
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I used to live in Livermore up till a few months ago.
32 SQ FT?
That's a lot.
How thick is it?
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 06:39 PM
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3mm
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 06:57 PM
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sheet lexan is a pain in the *** to use for anything thats not a flat window. there is a company in the uk that makes formed direct replacement windows, for like 500 bucks shipped (i run them on my integra)
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Old Sep 19, 2018 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by iwannarace
3mm
Should be sufficient thickness not to crack if its not tightened down too tight.
Rivnuts would work I believe..
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Old Sep 21, 2018 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by iwannarace
I have a chance to pick up a bunch of large lexan plates for less than half-off retail prices. I'm just not sure what I would use it for. Thoughts? I can make my own blackbird fabworx style wing for the teg, but I'm not sure what else to do.
If you want to do you back glass, just place a slightly larger piece on said, well supported window and slowly warm and cool it. Don't try to heat it with heat gun or torch.
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