Plastic Windows
11-18-2012, 04:59 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
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Plastic Windows
Thinkin about makin sum plastic windows, mayb for the rear of my porka.
But allso for my bm track rat.
Ive had a look online, but was after sum advice.
Best way to shape /form them, ect;
Iam very lucky that i can get hold of perspex and lexan at cost, and after seeing how much a winda kit is to buy, ive gotta give it a go.
I was planning to remove the glass, cut the plastic to size and warm over the glass so as to shape/curve.
Buy sum vents, and job done?
But allso for my bm track rat.
Ive had a look online, but was after sum advice.
Best way to shape /form them, ect;
Iam very lucky that i can get hold of perspex and lexan at cost, and after seeing how much a winda kit is to buy, ive gotta give it a go.
I was planning to remove the glass, cut the plastic to size and warm over the glass so as to shape/curve.
Buy sum vents, and job done?
11-20-2012, 06:10 AM
#3
Biggest problem with polycarbonate windows is scratching isn't it? I believe you have to be super careful even when washing the car not to damage them.
There is an issue with the older cars of the rear screen imploding at speed so a lot of people that run polycarbonate windows add strengthening straps or braces to hold it in place. I can't see any reason why this would be any different with a 964.
There are good weight savings to be made but it is a compromise, maybe in a track car but in a road car it may or may not be a step too far. Probably also worth making your insurance company aware.
There is an issue with the older cars of the rear screen imploding at speed so a lot of people that run polycarbonate windows add strengthening straps or braces to hold it in place. I can't see any reason why this would be any different with a 964.
There are good weight savings to be made but it is a compromise, maybe in a track car but in a road car it may or may not be a step too far. Probably also worth making your insurance company aware.
11-20-2012, 05:17 PM
#5
Three Wheelin'
11-21-2012, 05:31 AM
#6
I got mine from plastic4performance as well.
They offer scratch film in the windows. I have these on both of my 993&964.
No scratches after a couple of months so far.
The 964 rear screen can use the stock seal. The 993 has to be glued on the inside like the newer RS cars.
So far no issues
They offer scratch film in the windows. I have these on both of my 993&964.
No scratches after a couple of months so far.
The 964 rear screen can use the stock seal. The 993 has to be glued on the inside like the newer RS cars.
So far no issues
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11-21-2012, 06:53 AM
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11-21-2012, 01:26 PM
#9
Three Wheelin'
With a NACA duct?
http://gt-racing.com/?wpsc-product=9...nacaorig-frame
I note they also sell the frames for flush glass mounting
http://gt-racing.com/?wpsc-product=9...-frame-quarter
http://gt-racing.com/?wpsc-product=9...nacaorig-frame
I note they also sell the frames for flush glass mounting
http://gt-racing.com/?wpsc-product=9...-frame-quarter
11-21-2012, 05:07 PM
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Thinkin about makin sum plastic windows, mayb for the rear of my porka.
But allso for my bm track rat.
Ive had a look online, but was after sum advice.
Best way to shape /form them, ect;
Iam very lucky that i can get hold of perspex and lexan at cost, and after seeing how much a winda kit is to buy, ive gotta give it a go.
I was planning to remove the glass, cut the plastic to size and warm over the glass so as to shape/curve.
Buy sum vents, and job done?
But allso for my bm track rat.
Ive had a look online, but was after sum advice.
Best way to shape /form them, ect;
Iam very lucky that i can get hold of perspex and lexan at cost, and after seeing how much a winda kit is to buy, ive gotta give it a go.
I was planning to remove the glass, cut the plastic to size and warm over the glass so as to shape/curve.
Buy sum vents, and job done?
11-21-2012, 05:10 PM
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I have fitted a few sets for a customer on early long hood race cars & I'm sure he doesn't put extra tabs/bars to keep them in at speed but I will give him a ring tomorrow for you and confirm...
11-21-2012, 05:22 PM
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I have fitted a few sets for a customer on early long hood race cars & I'm sure he doesn't put extra tabs/bars to keep them in at speed but I will give him a ring tomorrow for you and confirm...
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Thx
I have fitted a few sets for a customer on early long hood race cars & I'm sure he doesn't put extra tabs/bars to keep them in at speed but I will give him a ring tomorrow for you and confirm...
>>>>
Thx
