Anyone able to turn lb rear windows into "pop-out windows?" - Toyota Yaris Forums

marlondog · 09-12-2009, 07:58 PM

Just curious to see if anyone on this forum has been able to make the rear windows of the LB "pop-out" like the old VW Beetles.

*jclo3313* · 09-12-2009, 08:09 PM

I an old school Beetle lover and think pop out would be great. There are a few thing that make it a challenge. The windows are glued on and will not come off without breaking. It's going to be hard to find a seal kit that can be adapted. Last of all you have find a hinge set that would work. If you can sort out those few things then I'd sa do it! I'd love to see it done.

DandiDani · 09-12-2009, 08:11 PM

That would be neat.

AlexNet0 · 09-12-2009, 10:18 PM

that would be amazing, I love rear pop-outs, and would love to see someone come up with a solution for others that do also!

CTScott · 09-12-2009, 11:04 PM

If anyone wants to experiment with it, I have the left rear window from a 3dr. Crashy has every window broken, except that one, and I was able to remove it using a window removal tool that I bought at an auto parts store.

ozmdd · 09-13-2009, 12:17 AM

I think this is a VERY good idea, if it could be sealed well. (no rain rail) One of my only Yaris complaints is that there is a wind "oscillation" when driving with the windows down. That would improve airflow.
It would be extra-cool to adapt some of the motors from a Chrysler mini-van so they can be opened/closed remotely. (I rented one, never owned!!)

CTScott, what was involved in the removal? Any pics of the window frame with the glass out?

CTScott · 09-13-2009, 12:27 AM

Below are pics of the window and the frame. The glue is unbelievable. This window was harder to cut out than the windshield was. The tool I purchased has an L shaped blade that you insert into the glue and you pull it along. It was extremely hard cutting the wide band of glue with it. After I struggled with removing it I did some research and found that a piece of piano wire is far more effective. I used the piano wire on the windshield and it cut the glue far better.

Window.jpg

Frame.jpg

ozmdd · 09-13-2009, 12:34 AM

WOW! You really come-through when asked! Thanks for the pics. I'll try to locate info on the chrysler window motor assembly.

cali yaris · 09-13-2009, 12:49 AM

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The windows are glued on and will not come off without breaking.

This is incorrect, they do come off, but they are difficult -- see CTScott's posts above. Body shops take them off all the time.

puetato89 · 09-13-2009, 01:10 AM

thats F-ing halarious, my and my bro were discussing this a month ago, that or make them roll down(too much fabrication though), but would be awesome, a man can only dream

darthbauer · 09-13-2009, 01:25 AM

I'd love to have this mod.

puetato89 · 09-13-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by darthbauer

I'd love to have this mod.

+1

RHDVIPbB · 09-13-2009, 01:32 AM

Either that or cover it up and make it a mini panel van look. Just by that pic, there seems to be enough metal to mount a hinge to. The only thing I could think of is the plastic interior piece might need to be trimmed a bit.

06vitzRS · 09-13-2009, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozmdd

I think this is a VERY good idea, if it could be sealed well. (no rain rail) One of my only Yaris complaints is that there is a wind "oscillation" when driving with the windows down. That would improve airflow.
It would be extra-cool to adapt some of the motors from a Chrysler mini-van so they can be opened/closed remotely. (I rented one, never owned!!)

CTScott, what was involved in the removal? Any pics of the window frame with the glass out?

Window vent visors pretty much take care of the wind "oscillation".

GnomeBody · 09-14-2009, 02:40 PM

This would definitely be a good mod if its possible.

It gets hot in that back seat with out the AC on.

TinyGiant · 09-14-2009, 03:19 PM

i've been secretly wanting this since bought the car. it would improve in car air flow and probably eliminate the buffeting when one window is open..

what would be even better is to go the junk yard and get a pair of powered openers from a caravan.

i wish i had the ability(balls) to take my windows off and mess with it lol.

puetato89 · 09-14-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TinyGiant

i've been secretly wanting this since bought the car. it would improve in car air flow and probably eliminate the buffeting when one window is open..

what would be even better is to go the junk yard and get a pair of powered openers from a caravan.

i wish i had the ability(balls) to take my windows off and mess with it lol.

,

this is my daily driver and cant give her up for that long

YarisSedan · 09-14-2009, 05:04 PM

You could use a seal simular to the kind garm sells for sealing the hood around the window. That way keeps it air tight and water tight when its not poped out and just remove the glue. And install a hindge. If you look at the mid 90s ford escort hatchbacks. Its simular size and style pop up window. Maybe can remove the hinge from one in a junk yard and try it out. Only thing is how do you go about drilling a hole in the glass window to insert it without cracking it.

09-12-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
marlondog Shut your fricken suck!!! View User's Garage Drives: 07' liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 755	Anyone able to turn lb rear windows into "pop-out windows?" Just curious to see if anyone on this forum has been able to make the rear windows of the LB "pop-out" like the old VW Beetles.

09-12-2009, 08:09 PM	#2
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	I an old school Beetle lover and think pop out would be great. There are a few thing that make it a challenge. The windows are glued on and will not come off without breaking. It's going to be hard to find a seal kit that can be adapted. Last of all you have find a hinge set that would work. If you can sort out those few things then I'd sa do it! I'd love to see it done. __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

09-12-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	that would be amazing, I love rear pop-outs, and would love to see someone come up with a solution for others that do also! __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

09-13-2009, 01:10 AM	#10
puetato89 Just call me Ray, better? View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: orlando Posts: 1,056	thats F-ing halarious, my and my bro were discussing this a month ago, that or make them roll down(too much fabrication though), but would be awesome, a man can only dream __________________

09-13-2009, 01:25 AM	#11
darthbauer Not really here... Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue S hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	I'd love to have this mod. __________________ Liberate Tutemet Ex Infernis.

09-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
DandiDani View User's Garage Drives: 09' Meteorite liftback Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jeff,Indiana Posts: 1,374	That would be neat.

09-12-2009, 11:04 PM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	If anyone wants to experiment with it, I have the left rear window from a 3dr. Crashy has every window broken, except that one, and I was able to remove it using a window removal tool that I bought at an auto parts store.

09-13-2009, 12:17 AM	#6
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	I think this is a VERY good idea, if it could be sealed well. (no rain rail) One of my only Yaris complaints is that there is a wind "oscillation" when driving with the windows down. That would improve airflow. It would be extra-cool to adapt some of the motors from a Chrysler mini-van so they can be opened/closed remotely. (I rented one, never owned!!) CTScott, what was involved in the removal? Any pics of the window frame with the glass out?

09-13-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Below are pics of the window and the frame. The glue is unbelievable. This window was harder to cut out than the windshield was. The tool I purchased has an L shaped blade that you insert into the glue and you pull it along. It was extremely hard cutting the wide band of glue with it. After I struggled with removing it I did some research and found that a piece of piano wire is far more effective. I used the piano wire on the windshield and it cut the glue far better. Window.jpg Frame.jpg

09-13-2009, 12:34 AM	#8
ozmdd Reluctantly Crouched... Drives: 2008 Yaris HB M/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 867	WOW! You really come-through when asked! Thanks for the pics. I'll try to locate info on the chrysler window motor assembly.

09-13-2009, 01:32 AM	#13
RHDVIPbB Right beside you, wave Drives: 08 PBM Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 742	Either that or cover it up and make it a mini panel van look. Just by that pic, there seems to be enough metal to mount a hinge to. The only thing I could think of is the plastic interior piece might need to be trimmed a bit. __________________ 2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan. Pacific Blue Mica. Custom vinyl eyebrows, color matched interior trim pieces, Vios lip spoiler, 17" Maas rims 2010 Scion xB 7.0 Release Series. 1535 of 2000. Murasaki. Stock with TRD springs.

09-14-2009, 02:40 PM	#15
GnomeBody AD&D Dork Drives: 07Liftback/07sedanS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: US-V.A. Posts: 83	This would definitely be a good mod if its possible. It gets hot in that back seat with out the AC on. __________________ Mods: K&N filter, Megan Coilovers, Ultra Racing 19mm rear sway bar, Sun tachometer, Window Tint.

09-14-2009, 03:19 PM	#16
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	i've been secretly wanting this since bought the car. it would improve in car air flow and probably eliminate the buffeting when one window is open.. what would be even better is to go the junk yard and get a pair of powered openers from a caravan. i wish i had the ability(balls) to take my windows off and mess with it lol. __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

09-14-2009, 05:04 PM	#18
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	You could use a seal simular to the kind garm sells for sealing the hood around the window. That way keeps it air tight and water tight when its not poped out and just remove the glue. And install a hindge. If you look at the mid 90s ford escort hatchbacks. Its simular size and style pop up window. Maybe can remove the hinge from one in a junk yard and try it out. Only thing is how do you go about drilling a hole in the glass window to insert it without cracking it.

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