Plastic windows?

[johnny182]

As the title states guys has anyone had any dealings with these guys http://www.plastics4performance.com...RACE-&-RALLY-WINDOWS-&-WINDOW--KITS-/c-1-288/ ?

Cheers John

 

[NorthloopCup]

Yep I have the full kit in my track cup. Got thermoformed all round with the oe black border. Expensive but excellent fit. Nice guys to deal with as well.

 

[Silent_Scone]

as above, quality work. Takes awhile to come through but worth the wait.

 

[johnny182]

Thanks guys if you dont mind me asking is it around the 400 mark? Whats good about the thermoformed ones? & easy to fit yourself sorry about the questions.

Cheers John

 

[NorthloopCup]

The thermoformed ones are the same shape as the original glass so it fits into the tailgate and rear quarters properly. Use Sikaflex to bond them in as well.
I paid more than 400 for mine but they were with the oe black borders and the oe look green tint.

My front windows don't open either, i just use pop-it vents to let the air in/out

 

[johnny182]

Ah I see sounds good as long as you do the job right lol. So the front electric window mechanism doesnt work? Not a massive deal really think I would go for the pop vent option too. Many thanks

 

[JackJack]

Nope polycarbs don't go up and down hence why they normally have sliders/vents.

 

[johnny182]

Well that makes sense save some more weight ripping out the electrics i guess. If anyone can be arsed could they post some pics just to see what it would look like the ones on the site are pretty pish?

Cheers guys

 

[NorthloopCup]

I'll see what I can do mate. Never uploaded a pic before so I'll do my best!

 

[maymay]

Are plastic windows durable ? I doubt about it.



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[NorthloopCup]

304144_2403005880259_1404475619_32927701_987099520_n by NorthloopCup, on Flickr

Not the best of pictures, but you get the idea. It shows the oe look black border as well. I'll take a close up later on if you want?

 

[Silent_Scone]

Nope polycarbs don't go up and down hence why they normally have sliders/vents.

Wrong, they can be formed to original shape as well to work with the regulators.They can be hard coated optionally to protect against scratching/fading but still not as durable as glass

 

[JackJack]

Didn't word that properly should of said polycarbs can go up and down but most of the time people fit them so they don't.

 

[johnny182]

car looks great pal think al get some when the old wages come in. Had any issues with them leaking or when at speed?
Cheers Jack not a major issue but I work at a dock so need to hand various gash through the window.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Cheers!
Not had any leakage issues at all with them but they are slightly noisier than glass. Nothing terrible though. It's actually quite civilised when your sat on the motorway @ 70-80mph for saying it's fully stripped of carpets and sound deadening! Lol

 

[Tony Hunter]

Yes we have used them,they are very good,just had a rear tailgate window put in,looks spot on.

 

[bill]

304144_2403005880259_1404475619_32927701_987099520_n by NorthloopCup, on Flickr

Not the best of pictures, but you get the idea. It shows the oe look black border as well. I'll take a close up later on if you want?

loving that! what colour are those wheels? are they kawasaki green? any more pics of your car? looks spot on that!

 

[NorthloopCup]

^^^
cheers! They aren't Kawasaki green they're porsche gt3rs green.

Yeah got a few more pictures of the car knocking about somewhere. I'll have a look.

 

[bill]

get em up looks mint! they turini's on it?

 

[NorthloopCup]

Lol! Yes mate they are Turini's. I'll have to start a thread up in clio media!

 

[bill]

Lol! Yes mate they are Turini's. I'll have to start a thread up in clio media!

yes you will!

 

[Toastfrenzy]

What's the difference in weight of these (the whole 4 piece kit) to the glass already fitted?

 

[NorthloopCup]

I weighed each piece of glass that was removed from my cup and also the plastic windows before they were fitted.

Fronts 2kg each opposed to 3.5kg in glass

Rear quarters are 1.5kg each opposed to 3.5kg in glass

The rear screen is approximately 3kg opposed to 7.5!

The plastic was weighed with the pop-it vents fitted, so I'd expect the fronts to be slightly heavier if a slider kit is used. We are probably only talking half a kg though, if that!

 

[mikekean]

I have the thermoformed hardcoat ones on my rally car. Very good quality, i have the front windows still on the winders they do flap a bit as there not as rigid as glass but they go up and down without any problem. Just need to make sure they are kept clean as even though they are hardcoat dirt will scratch it eventually.

 

[HrRACING]

These are plastics for performance windows on my Clio. Look at www.halridge.com for photos. Fit great, nice guys and great service!

 

[johnny182]

Cheers guys just waiting on being able to afford them now. Asked the guy to send some photos he got back with a some photos so helpful even when your not buying the product.