Guest Anonymous Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 I am considering the Z-car as a basis for a custom rebody/kitcar. It isn't set, and I'm still evaluating other donor cars and donor chassis, but the Z-car is a strong contender. It's in the size range I'm looking for, and it's cheap. I see Z's all the time between $500 and $750, and I could afford to botch one or two up during prototype development. One thing I've been wanting to do is come up with a new top or canopy. This would involve all new glass, and therin lies some of my problems. I've been wondering if I could make do with Lexan or Plexiglas for my side and rear windows. In my experience with helmet visors and sportbike windscreens, these materials scratch very easily and visibility, particularily when hit with light at night, is near zero. Has anyone run Lexan or Plexi windows in their street or race car on this board? Would appreciate any input I could get. Thanks, Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted January 4, 2002 Share Posted January 4, 2002 Have a look at McMAster Carr's web site. I seem to remember seeing some lexan that was extremely strong and resistant to scatching and sun yellowing. McmasterCarr Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 5, 2002 Share Posted January 5, 2002 I've used the lexan for the rear (smaller than OEM size) window and side windows. It will scratch, but with descent care, and the used of moisture when cleaning it, it works fine. I've had them for going on 12 years (rear window has a slight grey tint to it) with no visibility problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayZee Posted January 5, 2002 Share Posted January 5, 2002 but is it legal to have glass that is not DOT approved? Here the law states that any vehicle manufactured after 1970 must have DOT approved safety glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted January 5, 2002 Share Posted January 5, 2002 I'm not sure what the laws are in the other states, but here in CA if the car looks OK and not a hazard, they frankly don't care what you have. I think 99% of the police would even recognize lexan windows. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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