Re: lexan
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10/23/11 10:37 AM
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Question: If you were to add weight to your car where would it be the most benefit? Answer: Above the rear wheels as high as possible. (rear window) Just my 
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Re: lexan
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10/23/11 11:04 AM
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All fine and good but there's only so many places you can take it from the front.
I am thinking of putting lexan in the back and maybe a lightweight battery and glass trunk lid.
Mick
69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200#
best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft
best 60ft 1.36
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Re: lexan
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10/23/11 12:49 PM
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Just saying, consider the cost and effort. Building horsepower might be the better option.
i thought loosing weight was the cheapest was to go guicker ? .010 per 100 lbs
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Re: lexan
[Re: Rich970]
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10/23/11 12:52 PM
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And it's easier on the drivetrain.
This is a mod i'm looking to do, so i'll give it a bump.
Mick
69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200#
best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft
best 60ft 1.36
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Re: lexan
[Re: Rich970]
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10/23/11 01:06 PM
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ok so whats the cost ? how hard are they to install ?
I use the factory glass as a template. Buy a 4'x8' sheet and cut them out with a saber saw. Install just like the factory windows. You can make the rear side windows and fix them in position. Get rid of the regulators,more weight.
Doug
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Re: lexan
[Re: Rich970]
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10/23/11 01:31 PM
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Just saying, consider the cost and effort. Building horsepower might be the better option.
i thought loosing weight was the cheapest was to go guicker ? .010 per 100 lbs
Just offering a suggestion, do what you want.
I reinstalled the glass on my Cuda because the lexan install job was bad and it was scratched. Didn't lose any et.
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Re: lexan
[Re: Stanton]
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10/23/11 03:40 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, there are some pretty good cuves in that rear glass. That will be really tough to duplicate with lexan. Anything thicker than 1/8" likely won't take the bend cold and if you heat it enough to shape it will develop air bubbles in it and look like hell. 1/8" is probably too thin and will blow out.
I've bent 1/4" with no issues what so ever... if you
get air bubbles you are heating it WAY TO FAST... I
have watched the guys in the plastic shop at work
heat 4'X 8' sheets up to 1/2" and turned out perfect
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Re: lexan
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10/23/11 05:54 PM
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I see you've used the original rubber, did you heat it to make it fit.
Ted
I reckon my car is around 3000# + my 175.
Mick
69 Dart GTS 440 mopar .590 cam, Edelbrock heads, 3200#
best et 6.45, 106.78, 10.14, 132.88 mph, 1.47 60ft
best 60ft 1.36
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