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Codling
16-08-2011, 07:27 PM
Anyone know a good supplier ?

Many thanks

_Nathan_
16-08-2011, 07:38 PM
plastics4performance will make flow formed windows and can even give them the same green tint as the OEM glass.

Codling
16-08-2011, 07:40 PM
So they won't have the little hole then and run up and down on the standard runners ?

_Nathan_
16-08-2011, 08:17 PM
Not sure where I said that?

They can make them whatever shape you want, flow forming means they can make glass that is curved like the OEM stuff.

You'll need to specify the special coating if you want them to go up and down so as to reduce scratching, not sure if it is possible to have that and the green tint though, and even then I imagine they'll look tatty quite quickly and I wouldn't be too sure on how well they'd seal in the door apature without trying it.

Ask for the black border on the rears too as per OEM.

You replacing all the glass on yours then? I have a CSL rear screen that I want rid of assuming I can find it, I've actually got a full set of glass but assume you don't want to go that route for weight reasons?

Codling
16-08-2011, 08:34 PM
Sorry mate looked on their site and assumed they didn't have the hole in.

Well the car I bought ( as I'm sure you know has a bad history ) rear windows don't seem to seal well, now that maybe just because I'm missing something. So decided I defo want them polycarbonate and I'll seal them all the way round. As for the rear mines seen better days due to smoke damage, so how much you looking for it ( I assume it's a csl screen ? )

Cheers

Not sure where I said that?

They can make them whatever shape you want, flow forming means they can make glass that is curved like the OEM stuff.

You'll need to specify the special coating if you want them to go up and down so as to reduce scratching, not sure if it is possible to have that and the green tint though, and even then I imagine they'll look tatty quite quickly and I wouldn't be too sure on how well they'd seal in the door apature without trying it.

Ask for the black border on the rears too as per OEM.

You replacing all the glass on yours then? I have a CSL rear screen that I want rid of assuming I can find it, I've actually got a full set of glass but assume you don't want to go that route for weight reasons?

_Nathan_
16-08-2011, 09:21 PM
call it 50% of what they cost new?

They will make you up whatever you want, probably best to get them a real window as a template though if they don't have a full window with mounting for mechanism, they may already have templates for what you want (certainly will have rear quarters without issue with correct back border placement).

Codling
16-08-2011, 09:49 PM
call it 50% of what they cost new?

They will make you up whatever you want, probably best to get them a real window as a template though if they don't have a full window with mounting for mechanism, they may already have templates for what you want (certainly will have rear quarters without issue with correct back border placement).

How much are they new ? I'll give them a bell tomorrow, don't need them just yet as it's not being painted just yet but I'm getting everything ready :smokin:

karbonkid
16-08-2011, 10:05 PM
How much are they new ? I'll give them a bell tomorrow, don't need them just yet as it's not being painted just yet but I'm getting everything ready :smokin:

First trackday then?

_Nathan_
16-08-2011, 10:19 PM
From memory lead time was 6+ weeks so it isn't something you can just get for next day.

Codling
16-08-2011, 10:37 PM
First trackday then?

Need to learn to drive first lol. Wouldn't mind meeting a few peeps when's the next track day an were ?

Seriously be next year now, list of things to do :

Interior paint
Remove engine and paint bay
Paint exterior and fix a couple of niggles
Cage
Poly windows
Flock dash
Carbon door cards/ rear fire wall
New exhaust - thanks olly
Strip and paint underneath - do that myself with rust bullet
Refurb wheels
New buckets/harness'


Errrrr that's about it I think, alot to do and ain't decided on a colour scheme yet it'll be silver grey with possibly focus st orange for interior parts, under bonnet and wheels.

trackm3
17-08-2011, 09:40 AM
From memory lead time was 6+ weeks so it isn't something you can just get for next day.


Nathan, just ordered some for a customer and they delivered in 2 weeks, so not bad right now but the off season gets very Busy for them and delays can go to 6+ weeks.

Roland
17-08-2011, 11:10 AM
Need to learn to drive first lol. Wouldn't mind meeting a few peeps when's the next track day an were ?

Seriously be next year now, list of things to do :

Interior paint
Remove engine and paint bay
Paint exterior and fix a couple of niggles
Cage
Poly windows
Flock dash
Carbon door cards/ rear fire wall
New exhaust - thanks olly
Strip and paint underneath - do that myself with rust bullet
Refurb wheels
New buckets/harness'


Errrrr that's about it I think, alot to do and ain't decided on a colour scheme yet it'll be silver grey with possibly focus st orange for interior parts, under bonnet and wheels.

pics please :smokin:

_Nathan_
17-08-2011, 12:10 PM
Nathan, just ordered some for a customer and they delivered in 2 weeks, so not bad right now but the off season gets very Busy for them and delays can go to 6+ weeks.

Useful info, cheers Martin :thumbs:

rstoughy
17-08-2011, 01:06 PM
Need to learn to drive first lol. Wouldn't mind meeting a few peeps when's the next track day an were ?

Seriously be next year now, list of things to do :

Interior paint
Remove engine and paint bay
Paint exterior and fix a couple of niggles
Cage
Poly windows
Flock dash
Carbon door cards/ rear fire wall
New exhaust - thanks olly
Strip and paint underneath - do that myself with rust bullet
Refurb wheels
New buckets/harness'


Errrrr that's about it I think, alot to do and ain't decided on a colour scheme yet it'll be silver grey with possibly focus st orange for interior parts, under bonnet and wheels.

Sounds good but I dont know about the orange wheels :whistle: :whistle: :thumbs:

Codling
17-08-2011, 01:32 PM
Sounds good but I dont know about the orange wheels :whistle: :whistle: :thumbs:

TBH im unsure,need to mock one up on photoshop really. I defo want interior and engine parts orange though i.e seat backs, plastic dash trims, strut brace engine cover etc.