3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Anybody replaced glass roof w/ something lighter?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-15-05, 07:20 PM
  #1  
0 lbs of boost

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
turbogarrett's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 1,261
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Anybody replaced glass roof w/ something lighter?

I have a 6pt cage going in soon and am looking for ways to shed a little weight.
I am thinking of looking into having a removable lexan piece made. Anybody done this with lexan or other materials?
Old 12-15-05, 11:34 PM
  #2  
ROTARY AUCTIONS

 
RotaryX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Chicken wire will work. Not a real answer, just a free bump

Sorry, I say your Sig and it screamed chicken wire.
Old 12-16-05, 06:43 AM
  #3  
0 lbs of boost

Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
turbogarrett's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: wisconsin
Posts: 1,261
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I was thinking barbed wire for security purposes.
Old 12-16-05, 07:03 AM
  #4  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
treceb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Santurce
Posts: 1,320
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
how about the metal one??
if you plan on throwing the glass one away you can toss it my way.

lexan might/should work. but you might lose the ability to open/close it. meaning more weight savings cause you can get rid of motor...
Old 12-16-05, 10:57 AM
  #5  
semper Fi

 
recon fd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: LA
Posts: 1,478
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
No, I hav not replaced a glass sunroof with anything lighter, but I WILL BUY IT FROM YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I have been looking for one forever and really really want one. PM me if your interested.

thanks,
-josh
Old 12-16-05, 12:10 PM
  #6  
Rotary Freak

iTrader: (1)
 
yuichiror's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Hampton, Va
Posts: 2,506
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
If you really want to loose some weight, how about replacing the rear hatch window:
http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...te-molded.html
Old 12-16-05, 02:20 PM
  #7  
4 rotor 964 lol

iTrader: (1)
 
s-thetikz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SoCA/ MA
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
this is a farshot but try searching my.is . someone has replaced the sunroof of the is300 with lexan or something that has made the car much more rigid and lighter, a definite improvement. if you can't find anything in here give that a shot.
Old 12-16-05, 02:42 PM
  #8  
Rotary Enthusiast

 
John Magnuson's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,147
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Yeah... replacing the sunroof would be pointless. But replacing the rear hatch window with lexan does reduce weight. See the post above.
Old 12-16-05, 02:51 PM
  #9  
Fast-Trash

 
ducktape's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Louisville, Ky
Posts: 561
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
I have this an aftermarket plexiglass sunroof that came with my -SE. It's a total piece of crap and doesn't seal very well but it's much lighter than the glass roof (less than a pound). Mine is pretty beat and you can barely see through it anymore, but it keeps most of the water off me on rainy auto-x days. I have no idea who makes it, but just so you know they are out there.
Old 12-16-05, 04:03 PM
  #10  
No more G6

iTrader: (19)
 
Force13B's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Nipomo, California
Posts: 1,935
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
This comany makes carbon fiber plates, you can call them up and ask about getting a piece made to fit your window. I had a friend order one for her CRX.
http://www.macqc.com/raceplates/plates.htm
Old 12-16-05, 04:33 PM
  #11  
I

iTrader: (3)
 
Prôdigy2nd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 993
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
you can also get Carbon Fibre rear hatchs, that with Lexan sun roof and lexan rear hatch window would shave quite a bit off the weight, probly very expensize but if you want real weight savings that is where it's at.


Prôdigy
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
whinin
Introduce yourself
17
03-30-19 07:53 PM
Snook
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
14
10-01-15 10:56 AM



Quick Reply: Anybody replaced glass roof w/ something lighter?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:26 AM.