Lexan Glass

[v8eaterbeater]

i don't know if this is the right section to put this, but its for a 93 hatch. anyways i am getting lexan back two windows and the hatch window done, will it make any diference, in weight. i work at a door and window fctory and they have diffrent thickness lexan, if i make the patterens they will cut it and they will take the stock windows and mold it to the right shape. wont have to spend lots of money. i am wondering if i re place the front two and just have them roll up like the stock ones if that will work.

 

[Rand0m]

im not sure about the weight...but i just ordered lexan for my back 2 windows (not the hatch, yet) should be here in a few days...i can let you know how heavy they are when they arrive im pretty sure they are lighter though, just not sure by how much

 

[v8eaterbeater]

i lifed a 8x10 sheet 1/8 think and it was light as f*** so im figuring it will do some diffrence but if you can weigh the stock glass and the the lexan and tell e the difrence man, thanks.

 

[Rand0m]

well, if we can get hold of a decent scale, ill let you know

 

[v8eaterbeater]

thanks man.

 

[Ltrain]

are they more shatter resistant?

 

[Inigo Montoya]

are they more shatter resistant?

yes. and they are not street legal because of it.

if im not mistaken, the two rear hatch windows weigh ~40lbs combined.

 

[ventturei26]

i bleivve california law allows u to replace all the windows except the front windsheild with plaexi or other types of glass, something i heard from one of my audio comp friends

 

[Inigo Montoya]

i wouldnt believe hear-say.. check your local laws & regs

 

[v8eaterbeater]

i can check pa's laws about this issue later today, my good friend is a loco
l cop, so ill just ask him.

 

[Rand0m]

if im not mistaken, the two rear hatch windows weigh ~40lbs combined.

the lexan's weight that much, or the original glass? mine should be in by monday or tuesday....hopefully

 

[Destroy]

windows are heavy as s**t. I was thinking about lexan at one point but got turned of because its illegal.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

the lexan's weight that much, or the original glass? mine should be in by monday or tuesday....hopefully

the stock glass. Imma be removing mine (maybe today) so I'll let ya' know.

Lexan, if thick enough, is bulletbroof. However, unlike normal glass, it shatters (whereas stock glass cracks and stays one piece [sortof])

 

[KScivic]

the stock glass. Imma be removing mine (maybe today) so I'll let ya' know.

Lexan, if thick enough, is bulletbroof. However, unlike normal glass, it shatters (whereas stock glass cracks and stays one piece [sortof])

What?!?! Last time I checked, normal glass shatters, I think you got it switched around there...

 

[wannabe]

What?!?! Last time I checked, normal glass shatters, I think you got it switched around there...

safety glass on cars breaks/shatters into tiny marble sized pieces. if lexan shattered it would be big jagged pieces like a house window or mirror or something

 

[$lick Rick]

i just ordered lexan for my back 2 windows (not the hatch, yet) h

so wtf is the lexan going in?

 

[KScivic]

safety glass on cars breaks/shatters into tiny marble sized pieces. if lexan shattered it would be big jagged pieces like a house window or mirror or something

Ok, I can't say anything for lexan, but sure as s**t glass shatters...

 

[EG_CaSe]

Ok, I can't say anything for lexan, but sure as s**t glass shatters...

its the fact that glass can have a UV protector and i dont think lexan could

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Ok, I can't say anything for lexan, but sure as s**t glass shatters...

look at wreck pix and youll understand what im trying to explain... yes glass shatters and breaks.. but it kindof stays together too.. like denting in and conforming to the shape of whatever object hits it. Unless there is too much force, in which case it will bust.

 

[ventturei26]

wouldnt plexiglass be a btter idea if ur more concerned about weight?, im going to do plexi back and hatch window if i ever get my tsw-5000 sub