m73m95

Apexperformance.net sells both the lexan hatch..and also a windshield.

I know a regualr windshield for a late 944 is about the same price as the lexan one. I know there's no antenna, but I want to switch to the 968 antenna anyway.

So my question. Does lexan work on the street? I would get the hard coated one of course, but would it still scratch to easy? A lexan windshield and hatch would be a serious weight savings = a little better MPG

Thanks

Hawk36

I was wondering the same thing. Also how hard is it to install the lexan windshield?

m73m95

I think they install the same as glass.

JonH

I would love a Lexan hatch, but would never put a Lexan windshield on a street car, it's got to scratch over time and I think it would never look right. I would think that you have a lot of other areas to go first if you just want weight off, like radio, seats, undercoating, fiberglass hood and fenders, a/c delete, euro bumpers, etc.

Scootin159

You could always put some tearaways on it to help with the scratching issues... once one's done, just peel it off & bam!... new windshield. My biggest concern would actually be the yellowing that lexan often gets...

How would lexan (w/ tearaways) handle stone impacts relative to glass?

m73m95

Is Lexan even DOT approved?

(Not that I really care about that, but if its not approved then I'm sure they have thier reasons why)

Apex does offer a "hard" coating. I wonder what that is, and if it works.

Scootin159

Not sure about Nevada, but the NY DMV requires either "safety glass" or "firm plastic" (which I would assume lexan would be classified as) for all windows.

Cory M

this isn't really a street car mod, the lexan is prone to scratching and your wipers will destroy it, the rear hatches can also leak.

m73m95

Ok. I'm starting to agree. These are better for track cars.

Wishfull thinking I guess.

Thanks guys.

jaje

who sells precut 944 door windows in lexan?

North Coast Cab

It installs the same as glass, with or without a frame.
I just installe done Thursday night and it is very straight forward. My car partner and I miscommunicated and we actually got two of them. PM if interested in a deal on one.

JOhn

Chads996

Lexan is not DOT legal. Lexan is for off-road use only. Sorry to burst any bubbles. I would advise on a full glass windshield for safety.

C.

jaje

944 Spec (requires lexan door windows if you remove the interior door frame - plus it's lighter) - and 944 Cup allows lexan windshield (not sure about the hatch glass as I'm too lazy to read the rules). A proper race car arrives to the track on a trailer so no need to stay road legal.

M758

944 spec ALLOWS you to replace the door glass with lexan. That is the only place you can and the only reason you are allowed to do that is you don't need to have door glass in the first place.

So you have 3 options in 944 spec
- Stock door glass
- lexan
- nothing

Most guys run stock glass or nothing.

All other glass (windshield, hatch and rear side windows) must glass in 944 spec.