samurai Posted September 5, 2009 Report Posted September 5, 2009 Anyone have polycarbonate windows in their mk1 escort? Any good? Anyone know how much lighter it would be then having the glass?
samurai Posted September 5, 2009 Author Report Posted September 5, 2009 Found this site http://acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/fordescortmk1.aspx You can buy in bits. http://acwmotorsportplastics.co.uk/gallery2ford.aspx Looks good so far
RETRO_AL Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 A lot lighter imo,pick up a glass rear screen then pick up a polycarb one
samurai Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Posted September 6, 2009 I have a heated rear screen...you think they can do a heated poly one?
Wessie Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 I have a heated rear screen...you think they can do a heated poly one?
PIG Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 these are ok if your racing etc but a total pain in the arse if you drive it on the roads a lot,got rid of mine as they done my tits in
kevmk2 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 these are ok if your racing etc but a total pain in the arse if you drive it on the roads a lot,got rid of mine as they done my tits in I done the same, i put the glass back in, and it still runs 10 second quarters All the back window ever done was flap at 150mph
samurai Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Posted September 6, 2009 these are ok if your racing etc but a total pain in the arse if you drive it on the roads a lot,got rid of mine as they done my tits in I done the same, i put the glass back in, and it still runs 10 second quarters All the back window ever done was flap at 150mph Intersting,lucky i posted this post up before i went ahead and got them. How comes the back one flaped? Is there such thing as a cheap one maybe that made this happen? What if i have just the sides done?
RETRO_AL Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 Dont listen to them pussys the only problem i had was they get scratched easy,the amount of weight you save in real terms is very small,so yeah not much point on a road car But the other thing is the strength,if you crash you will have less glass flying everyware, im told the police riot vans use this because bricks ect just bounce off I will be using it again in my mk2,i want it to be as light as i can get it Plus i like the bronze tint
samurai Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Posted September 6, 2009 From the website is says: Polycarbonate windows have many advantages over glass and perspex alternatives. Some examples are below: The weight saving is instantly noticable when glass is replaced with polycarbonate. Polycarbonate is shatter resistant, unlike perspex, glass and other acrlic derivatives. Polycarbonate is 250x stronger than glass and considerably stronger than Perspex. The windows are manufactured from 4mm Marlon FSX Polycarbonate, manufactured by Brett Martin Ltd, N. Ireland. This complies with FIA/MSA Regulations (please check the rulebook for your individual race formula to confirm). Marlon FSX polycarbonate is weather protected and UV Co-extruded on both sides, characterised by high optical clarity, light transmission, impact resistance and durability. The material’s mechanical performance is known to remain stable in prolonged service in temperatures ranging from -20 to +100°C I forgot to say that i want to fit them in their seals,maybe thats why other peoples were flapping It would have to be clear windows for me
Joe-ashtonmobile Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 loads fit them in the seals they always flap they are to flexy and thats y they flap when u go fast just always keep the front windows done up so the rear dont fall out
samurai Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Posted September 6, 2009 I think ill just do the sides so i can use the heated screen button and save a few pennys and drive fast with the windows down
livewire7116 Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 A mk1 rear window has a curve to it, if you use polycarb all it wants to do is go back to its original shape, you will either have to heat it and shape it or make up small clamps to help secure it which means drilling holes in the bodywork, have a look at some rally cars and will see what i mean as the sides and corners just want to come out of the aperture
RETRO_AL Posted September 6, 2009 Report Posted September 6, 2009 The polycarb rear window i got for my mk1 was curved and i can honestly say it didnt flap at 142mph Maybe theres better quailty ones than others?
samurai Posted September 6, 2009 Author Report Posted September 6, 2009 The ones on the site i put up complies with FIA/MSA Regulations and ive not see anywhere else saying that so i guess there are cheaper ones about.
lee 1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Have a look here mate http://www.plastics4performance.com/ They do 5mm thick polycarb with thermoformed curved rear and bronze tint that looks the nuts.Can't comment on the flapping as i have not driven mine yet but they seem sturdy enough
lee 1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Not got a pic of the rear screen but heres one of the rear 1/4 just to show the tint
samurai Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Posted September 7, 2009 Just when i make my mind up new options come up Now im stuck in what to choose Whats the difference with margards kits? apart from price
lee 1 Posted September 7, 2009 Report Posted September 7, 2009 Not sure mate i went for these ones as everyone i asked at the time said they were the best
samurai Posted September 7, 2009 Author Report Posted September 7, 2009 Think ill save up some more then to buy them Nice escort by the way,any updated pictures?
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