Lexan window kit for street use

[TheCntrion]

I am building a 1969 nova for some light autox and pro touring style use. i am doing a lot to lighten the car all around. I want to buy a preformed lexan window kit for all my glass. I have found a few kits that are pre formed and trimmed for use in doors, front and rear glass.

1. Does anyone have advice regarding the idea?
2. Are there safety issues regarding the plastic windshield and large rocks?
3. Comments?

Percy's High Performance 9-01927-33 - Percy's SpeedGlass
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PHP-9-01927-33/


Harwood 14914 - Harwood Lexan Windows
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HRD-14914/

[Musclerodz]

go with percys, you will have to trim front and rear windows for final fit. They are coated so wipers will not scratch them

[Ron in SoCal]

Hey Mike - Does the Percy's kit have the curvature of stock window? Also, can it be mounted flush stlye like regular glass, without vertical metal straps?

[TheCntrion]

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

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Hey Mike - Does the Percy's kit have the curvature of stock window? Also, can it be mounted flush stlye like regular glass, without vertical metal straps?

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

[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.