Subaru lexan windows

[Whiteghost 2.5]

Made some cuts with aviation tin snips, they cut very nicely!

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[Whiteghost 2.5]

Originally Posted by boost junkie

I got mine from a place called Shields (www.racingshields.com). They do a lot of windshields for NASCAR, Daytona prototypes, etc. You can get them with different coatings like anti fog and anti scratch. They were able to do a custom application for me but I ordered them oversized so I could trim for a perfect fit. Not cheap but still quite a bit less than importing them from the UK. I got the anti fog coating on the windshield and just anti scratch on the back and side windows.

Nice to know

[speedyHAM]

I used 1/16" thick polycarbonate for my side and rear windows and 1/8" scratch resistant for the front. The scratch resistant is worth for the front as you will clean it a decent amount and the regular stuff will scratch and haze very quickly.

[A Fatal Ode]

putting a pin in this... about to replace all the glass in my car. starting research now. thanks!

[Whiteghost 2.5]

Post up pics as you progress.

[A Fatal Ode]

are there any good placed stateside that already have molds for our windows? i'm looking for an 06 sti's.... but i'm pretty sure that all GD's share the same window shape, no?

thanks peeps. it'd probably be cheaper to measure and cut myself, but i don't always have the time. thanks.

[Whiteghost 2.5]

None that I know. I found plenty in Europe but real expensive.

[bmxpunk]

Are you gluing the quarter windows in or making them quick release? I have been trying to find a way for them to be removed quickly to make access/servicing between stages easier, but still seal fairly well and not weigh more than glass with the extra hardwear.

[Whiteghost 2.5]

I will most likely be gluing mine in and putting the stock window trim back on. If I was going to make them removable i would use dzus 1/4 fasteners.

[vwbugpilot]

I have used dzus fasteners, they worked, but not very well. Most of the time I pop rivet them in, and it takes a rivet about every 3 inches on a curved surface, otherwise it will warp and start lifting between mounting places. On a flat surface you may be able to spread them farther apart.

[Storm]

I have a couple pics of Team Ziptie's rear quarter window setup. They used some quick release clips and pins through the OEM frame. It's been awhile since I looked at them, but they might have even hinged the leading edge so they could pop the single QR and swing the window out far enough to reach in and attend to the rear struts.

Originally Posted by bmxpunk

Are you gluing the quarter windows in or making them quick release? I have been trying to find a way for them to be removed quickly to make access/servicing between stages easier, but still seal fairly well and not weigh more than glass with the extra hardwear.

I reused the OEM frames for my quarter windows too, but I screwed them back in. I used self tapping screws for the other panels and truck cap foam gasket to line the openings. Mostly dry when it rains.....


Jay

[Whiteghost 2.5]

I used rivnuts and bolts to secure them. They come off pretty quick and it looks clean.

Rear window


Quarter windows

[speedyHAM]

That looks great, much better trimmed than mine.

[A Fatal Ode]

That's excellent. Wanna do mine next? Pwease?


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[Whiteghost 2.5]

Thanks I am pretty happy how they came out

I have a template for the side glass, and still have the rear window to get the shape of the rear window.

[A Fatal Ode]

really? if you wanna make a copy of the template(s) or whatever, that'd be awesome

i have to do get it done this offseason. i still have glass. plus my car still weighs over 3000lbs... i'd like to change that.

[A Fatal Ode]

what's the black? how think of material did you use? use anything else to make a good seal?

[Whiteghost 2.5]

I just spray painted the outer edge, .095 thick, not worried about making a seal. But your could 3m window weld them in place, or use some sort of rubber material to make a gasket. I would rather have them removable.

[A Fatal Ode]

I agree. I just have to do this and feel like I'm going in blind. It looks really good man. You leaving your front windshield glass?


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[Whiteghost 2.5]

its not hard once you get started. I got the lexan from home depot. Yea front is staying glass for now.

[speedyHAM]

A tip if you decide to do the front window- 1/8" thick lexan is available with an anti scratch coating to keep it from getting scratched up in a year, but you need to reinforce the lexan with 1 or 2 straps to keep it from bending in over 75 mph or so. It works great without for an autoX car, for a track car I'd want the reinforcement.

[Whiteghost 2.5]

Good tip!

[Shik]

Here is another link for some already pre-cut lexan Subaru windows from Plastics-4-Performance:

http://www.lexan-windows.com/all-products?brand=143

This is from one of STi's Nurburgring cars:

[A Fatal Ode]

^ note on those. The side widows come the same shape as the glass so that you can still have functional windows for whatever reason.


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[Storm]

Nice work guys! Those Plastics-4-performance pieces look 'spensive..... Nice though!

Notes on the rear panel: Check rules before cutting vent holes (may not be permitted) and consider how to keep things dry when it rains.


Jay