hf1

I need suggestions for covering the completely gutted SPB doors (down to only metal) during open trailer transport and weather protection in the paddock. Is it easier/better to retrofit smth with oem boxster glass windows or to cut and bend lexan from scratch?

Pics of solutions/ideas? Anyone has an already retrofitted extra pair (glass or lexan) for sale?

DTMiller

Not even sure why I'm reading threads in this forum, but I remembered this thread from some time ago: https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...e-windows.html

Several solutions proposed in that thread.

mjj0000

There was also this thread

https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-a...railering.html

hf1

Thx! Was aware of both those threads. Just wanted to know if using OEM windows (if available) was a better solution than plexiglass. My thinking was that the oem windows may be more closely shaped and bent for the opening.

I used crash-wrap when I first picked up the car. The trick is to apply it on a dry car/surface. If the contact surface gets wet before application, it loses most of the grip. It was raining hard that day and it wasn't fun few hours on the highway.

mjj0000

As the Boxster is a frameless door, keeping the OEM windows means also keeping the OEM window regulators. Keeping the regulators would make weight savings via gutting the door difficult.

hf1

The door is already completely gutted. The question was whether oem glass windows or plexiglass would be better to use for the retrofit. Operational oem windows with all the accompanying regulators was never an option.

Aspen Autosports

The OEM window would fit best, however I do not know how you would retain the window without the regulators.

With Plexiglass you are able to drill and install fasteners. With real glass you can not drill and install fasteners.

What plan would you have to retain the OEM windows?

If you need a source for them we have a pair.

hf1

No idea yet. Glue some retrofitted retaining parts onto them? Double-sided (glue, epoxy) tape? This was actually the main purpose of this thread -- to see both oem window and plexiglass solutions and compare.

Thx. My shop already has a pair. We're debating whether to try smth with them or go plexiglass.

Aspen Autosports

I think the OEM window is too heavy to be retained with tape.

hf1

Then maybe retrofit a door pocket/channel into which the window could be dropped/slid?

Aspen Autosports

That sounds possible depending on how the door is actually cut. I would need to look at it and play with it for a bit to figure something out. However the more I think about if it you are using a fiberglass top then it won't seal very well. So plexi might be the way to go after all. It really depends on the big picture.