Question about lexan windows on the liftback

[arcticvitz]

I'm planning on making my own lexan rear windows for an 09 liftback and I was wondering if they would would need to be pre molded with a curve in them before re-adhering them back to the framing. My idea was to trace the windows on paper as a mock up then cut the sheets of lexan accordingly. My logic was that because lexan is flexible i could just bend it to fit the window frames however I'm sure I could be completely dead wrong Anyone know if that's possible or would I need custom shaped pieces to fit properly?

[PHXDEMON]

Lexan is very flexible so you should be fine. Only thing that sucks is that it scratches so easily.

[Brian]

When I had my truck about 5 years ago I swapped out all the windows including the windshield
for lexan. It came with a protective coating on it to resist scratching. I ordered them from a
company online that specializes in lexan windows. I wish I could find the website again cause
It only cost me about $1000 for all the windows. If you look on selectproducts.com they sell a
plexiglass bender or you can slowly heat it to get a slight curve out of it.

[arcticvitz]

Originally Posted by kustom play

there used to be this place called speed glass

but yea lexan scratches super easy and I have a good feeling on a DD it would yellow after a while

My plan was to have it tinted on the inside and out before installing it thus making it fade and scratch resistant! Thank you for your help I will be sure to post photos of the completed project and maybe even sell completed pieces if it all works out

[ezhacker1]

are you going for shatter resistant windows?

[Mouse]

It's for a weight savings

[Tamago]

question:

do you still have your air conditioning and stereo?

[Nexus1155]

No, but seriously.... is this for weight savings because unless everythign is gutted, you are doing the wrong thing first..

"More than you can afford buddy..... Ferrari"

[Tamago]

power window regulators + lexan is pimp!

[Sodium Duck]

Interesting project, post pics if you do this!

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

Interesting project, post pics if you do this!

it already looks a lot like this:

[arcticvitz]

Originally Posted by Nexus1155

No, but seriously.... is this for weight savings because unless everythign is gutted, you are doing the wrong thing first..

"More than you can afford buddy..... Ferrari"

The car is completely gutted including radio and AC....hell I even pulled out my side curtain airbags and cut off the roof mounts that they used to be attached to Basically anything that could be removed from inside of the car that didn't affect its structural integrity and didn't cost a fortune to remove is now gone. So to answer your question, yes this is for weight savings

[arcticvitz]

Originally Posted by Tamago

question:

do you still have your air conditioning and stereo?

Negative they are both gone

[ezhacker1]

well if you go ahead with lexan all around besides lightweight you would have good protection from thieves then again it'll be a death trap if you need to break the glass to get out.

[arcticvitz]

Originally Posted by ezhacker1

well if you go ahead with lexan all around besides lightweight you would have good protection from thieves then again it'll be a death trap if you need to break the glass to get out.

I'm leaving the front windows as is for two reasons!
A. So I can still get out of the car in an emergency
B. So i don't suffocate to death from burning plastic if my engine happens to catch on fire

[Tamago]

and your purpose for destroying a 2009 yaris is? better handling? faster 1/4mile times? your logic amuses me so far, i want to hear why you're doing all this.

[arcticvitz]

Originally Posted by Tamago

and your purpose for destroying a 2009 yaris is? better handling? faster 1/4mile times? your logic amuses me so far, i want to hear why you're doing all this.

I'm going to answer that question as if it were positive and not passive aggressive (can't quite tell really). "Destroying" is a relative term in the sense that to you it may seem like I am ruining a brand new car where as to me I'm simply adjusting it to suit my liking. All of us on this forum have an idea as to what our car should be in the end, many people probably think you "Destroyed" your Xa by painting it panda color and putting a turbocharger on it but that's exactly what YOU wanted and not anyone else. Isn't that what car customization is all about?

My logic when I first began tearing the interior of my car apart was that I wanted to turn an otherwise mild mannered econo-box into a true competitor at the track as well as an exhilarating weekend canyon car. Although I may not have the budget for a new motor and a custom turbo kit, I can afford to be creative and think of cheap yet effective ways of improving overall driving performance even if that means eliminating certain comforts like air conditioning and sound insulation materials. In conclusion, yes this is all about better handling and overall performance on a budget! Well, that and possibly to inspire others to appreciate their car and realize that the only limitations are one's own imagination. I guess I'm just a little more extreme than others?

[ezhacker1]

well if hes gonna keep the windshield as glass, then im cool with it. least its not a death trap anymore. Thieves will have a harder time breaking lexan.