Lexcen Polycarb window info

[McLEVIN]

Im after info on how to install polycarb (Lexcen) windows on the 86 3door.

im looking at getting some made up so is there anything in need to know or do i just get the glazier to cut to the same shape as the orig windows

also what thickness are you people running, most ive looked are 4mm


cheers


chris

[Sam-Q]

an acrylic window might be a better bet as it's harder and hence more scratch resistant. It will still scratch like crazy though.

[ehendrikd]

I bought mine from , pre-cut and delivered from Ireland was far cheaper than any quotes I received locally.

[Sam-Q]

mcn have always made good products

[LittleRedSpirit]

It appears their race spec extractors have the wrong pipes connected.

[timbo]

Classic.

[McLEVIN]

thanks guys

little red spirit not sure what your point is but thanks anyway

sam i was under the impression lexcen/polycarb/acryclic where all the same.

also how'd you go installing it, do you use aluminium strips for the hatch?

[ehendrikd]

They are yet to be installed, however when they are I will be using the aluminum strips to reinforce it.

[slydar]

i wouldnt use acrylic. its a lot more fragile.

most people settle on 3mm for the sides but 5mm for the rear. the rear will still need to be braced.

you can install them any number of ways. drilled and screwed or just glued in and using the orginally clips.

the shape depends on which way you're going to fix them and if you gonna use the orginal window moulds.

[marvis]

What sort of weight would be saved for a coupe just doing the rear quarters and rear window?