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| Marv's3.6six |
 Jan 25 2006, 07:41 PM
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Actual member 7"  Group: Members Posts: 695 Joined: 22-November 04 From: Huntington Beach, Ca. Member No.: 3,165 Region Association: Southern California 
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Plexi rear window, who has done one? and how much weight did it save? Have you scratched it yet?
Thanx in advance. Marv (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/huh.gif) |
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| Rough_Rider |
Jan 25 2006, 07:45 PM
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Smurf Zone Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 16-August 04 From: Beaverton, OR Member No.: 2,547 |
Weighed exactly 50% of the original. Although can't remember what glass piece weighed, think 8-10lb
Hasn't scratched yet, after a year. Did add 2 reinforcing aluminium straps on the off chance that if i do have a big spin ending up going backwords at big speed the plexi won't pop into the cabin. |
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| MoveQik |
Jan 25 2006, 09:02 PM
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What size wheels can I fit? Group: Members Posts: 4,645 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 3,881 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Joe has one on his 914RS. Check out his progress thread from a while back. I'm sure there are details about it.
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| Series9 |
Jan 25 2006, 09:17 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
Here ya go. It's held in with the aluminum strips and is working nicely.
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| byndbad914 |
Jan 25 2006, 09:36 PM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
how much was the rear window?
where did you get it from? How about front windshield? I am starting a tube chassis car and was just talking about converting to plexi windows at lunch today! Thanks, Tim |
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| Series9 |
Jan 25 2006, 09:41 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
I made it. About $40. Windshields are much more complicated and about $500. |
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| dlo914 |
Jan 25 2006, 09:54 PM
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Whatchu' lookin' at?!?! Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 6-September 04 From: San Gabriel, CA Member No.: 2,697 |
HD Racing (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) *hint* Home Depot (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/lol2.gif) |
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| campbellcj |
Jan 25 2006, 10:14 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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FWIW lexan (polycarbonate) is preferable and I think required vs. plexiglass (acrylic) for many track organizations due to its superior properties in breaking and burning kinds of situations...
I picked up the materials at a local supply place in Canoga Park. It's pretty cheap. |
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| brant |
Jan 27 2006, 12:58 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,620 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I have one that is slightly under "thickness" for weight.
and its not mandatory (unless your rules require it) to have the bracing straps. with the proper mounting hardware, they are good for over 150... I take this number from watching the shop that sold me mine and their cars that actually do this regularly. I've got pics of mine in my "vintage" thread in my sig. brant |
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| alpha434 |
Jan 27 2006, 01:01 AM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Brant needs a Colorado 914 banner!
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| campbellcj |
Jan 28 2006, 01:18 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) I've not have any probs with mine in street or track use thus far. I'll install alum. straps if 'somebody' makes me per a rule book I care about, but otherwise it really does not seem necessary. |
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