Lexan window kit for street use

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by TheCntrion

Any opinions on impact resistance as far as the windshield goes?

I have not heard of any issues. We have run lexan in light airplanes for years, also they percys kits have been well abused in offroad vehicles

[vinz68]

I have Percy's in my car. I think it's great wipers ,don't affect it. Sometimes I forget it's lexan

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

yes, and the front and rear are suppose to be 1" oversized. you would still have to shim the glass up 1/4" for it to sit flush properly

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

I have not heard of any issues. We have run lexan in light airplanes for years, also they percys kits have been well abused in offroad vehicles

Originally Posted by vinz68

I have Percy's in my car. I think it's great wipers ,don't affect it. Sometimes I forget it's lexan

This sounds like a fun experiment! Are there any downsides? Distortion, etc?

Thx for the responses...

[vinz68]

Mine is clear as glass. The windshield does flex a little at high speeds. Nothing to complain about.

[Track Junky]

I got my lexan from Clear One. Think its been 6 years now. So far so good and no flex at speeds. It's form fitted but comes 2" oversized. Not sure I would want it on a street car only because I've heard the sun can do a number on it. I dont have wiper blades so I cant comment there and the car gets out pretty much only for track days.

[TheCntrion]

thanks for the responses guys!

it seems like most people prefer the percy's. They require trimming to fit. I noticed the harwood windsheild and windows can be purchased as an exact fit, no trimming required. I like the sound of that. I am capable of trimming but I would rather save the time for other things. Those harwood windows of course come at a higer cost...

am I missing anything as far as trimming goes? do the cut to fit pieces not fit?

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by TheCntrion

thanks for the responses guys!

it seems like most people prefer the percy's. They require trimming to fit. I noticed the harwood windsheild and windows can be purchased as an exact fit, no trimming required. I like the sound of that. I am capable of trimming but I would rather save the time for other things. Those harwood windows of course come at a higer cost...

am I missing anything as far as trimming goes? do the cut to fit pieces not fit?

they are left oversize for the customer to fit as needed. it also adds cost when someone else trims to fit. What percy's has over the others is the coatings on them that prevent scratches.

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by vinz68

Mine is clear as glass. The windshield does flex a little at high speeds. Nothing to complain about.

what thickness do you have. I know it comes in a couple of thicknesses