Window problems
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Hi,
I have read several comments on this forum regarding window weight saving and the problems assoiciated with using plastics!!

I have the soluition for you!!
The best materias to use is Polycarbonate (Lexan or Mackrolon) it is available in 3.0mm/ 4.0mm/5.0mm thickness and is approx HALF the weight of glass.

There is a company "Panel Graphic Limited" whom can supply the polycarbonate and apply clear a abrasion risistant coating to one side or both (OPTIGUARD) it will enable the window to perform just like glass!

info can be obtained from http://www.displaywindows.com this coating and material is used by many raceing teams and can be found on the DBR9 Aston Martin for a set of side windows you are looking at around 80 quid ish...

I hope this helps and are happy to answer any questions!

Steve

if anyones interested in getting these made, i am, and maybe we could all get together and get them to make a batch of them already cut?

Previous Engine: 1040cc Morespeed engine, 1275 turbo head T2 Turbo Mirage Manifolds Megajolt
Previous engine: STD metro turbo, megajolt
Drives: 399bananahp (flywheel) Honda Civic Vtec b18c4 T28 Turbo 1968 Mini

Megajolt maps to download: http://www.jamesfawcett.co.uk/cms/index.ph...&gid=3&Itemid=3

Yea I could be interested. Been meaning to change my popouts for ages.

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

B&Q sell clear plastic for windows. different thickness available and different size sheets

it may not have a fancy tint but it would work and the most expensive sheet is £50

Please do not buy anything except Polycarbonate! the very cheap stryine materials sold in B&Q are dangerous as they have zero impact risistance and will shatter into small pices, most rally/race clubs will not allow this type of material!

Polycarbonate with a abraision risistant coating is very safe! and is being used in main stream car production.

i got my windows from http://plastics4performance.co.uk

they do lexan windows with that anti scratch coating on. Ive had a set in my car, using them as wind up windows for about 1.5 yrs without a problem

theyre 4mm thick

Do NOT use the perspex from a diy-it is not the same and will crack without any effort (i.e. did anyone notice my rear window at avon...)

How much did you pay for yours Nic?

How many windows do you get?

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

Dont demon tweeks etc list window kits for a Mini ?

9.85 @ 145mph
202mph standing mile
speed didn't kill me, but taxation probably will

I was quoted about £65 each for the lexan front windows from plastics4performance.

I payed about £120 for the back three, in poly

I'm looking at PC windows with electric window kit. Saves a shit load of weight on the glass and winder mech and you still retain the original window operation. I like the stealth look of it that way

i cant rememer matty, sorry

ring them up, theyre a friendly bunch-i ordered the side windows in july 05, and ordered a back window in decemer and they remembered me