Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window. Group Buy - Page 4 - LotusTalk

rsouthern · 05-02-2007, 03:12 PM

All,

Do yourself a favor and get this or something like it before you end up having to figure out how to replace that back glass. It's a small cost to avoid a huge hassle!

For reference, SVAG charged me (my insurance company actually) for 14.4 hours of labor at $154/hr to remove the rear clam, replace the glass and replace the clam plus I've had to deal with a few other issues that resulted as side effects of this repair that I may go into in another post depending on how things turn out. It's been a nightmare.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jake the Blade

Guys.

It happens. How do I know? Mine is out at the moment. And when I was putting in my insurance claim I did some research on this forum and a couple of others and there were a LOAD of similar occurences.

Whilst the replacement glass costs very little, the labour cost to remove the clam in readiness for the bonding of the glass is very high. I have been quoted for at least 8 hours' labour.

If you can remove your own rear clam it will be a cheap (though time consuming) fix, but beware as a simple mistake like overtightening a bolt (and cracking the fibreglass) or damaging the clam whilst it is off or is being manouvered will also be costly.

In short, if I were you I'd buy one of these screens for track use at least. Or put some tape over the glass when tracking your car.

Cheers
J

Brisbane, Australia

tvacc · 05-02-2007, 08:10 PM

Hello all.

Am finishing up these tomorrow. Packaging them up tomorrow and Friday...and then shipping.

I tested mine today at high speed. No problem. It has been on my car for the last 4 days.

If any one has not paid, you can use paypal for 3 more orders. I have not gone through the checks yet. Will do that tomorrow as well...

raggedy1 · 05-02-2007, 08:20 PM

tony, my check will go in the mail tomorrow. sorry for the delay but it's been an unusual week for me...

tvacc · 05-02-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by raggedy1

tony, my check will go in the mail tomorrow. sorry for the delay but it's been an unusual week for me...

I have been busy too and the suction cups delayed me. I was going to finish them today..but then I started to get calls...and out I was on compute work.

And some guy bought my son's red Miata...so I had to deliver it. I know how it is.

Hope you all dont mind the slight delay.

Tony

NomisR · 05-04-2007, 09:46 AM

hey tony, did you get my payment? Thanks!

tvacc · 05-04-2007, 09:47 AM

I have not had time to go through the payments. I will tonight. I plan to ship tomorrow and Monday. I have quite a few to pack up and go out. Will take me a while.

tvacc · 05-07-2007, 02:04 PM

Hello all,

Shipped a bunch today....rest go tomorrow. If you dont get yours by the end of the week...let me know.

Tracking on all packages.

It was quite a project to package these. That took a little extra time!

I have some left...so if anybody wants one....let me know.

Cardinal · 05-10-2007, 05:20 PM

I got my window shield today. Very nicely done!

I would advise anyone who's on the fence to snatch one up while you can.

tvacc · 05-10-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cardinal

I got my window shield today. Very nicely done!

I would advise anyone who's on the fence to snatch one up while you can.

I have 2 left. I will make more if warranted. I can ship these two right away. If I need to have another batch made...it will take about a week to 10 days

Tony

JnC · 05-10-2007, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

I have 2 left. I will make more if warranted. I can ship these two right away. If I need to have another batch made...it will take about a week to 10 days

Tony

I sent you an email. I'll take one!

dododge · 05-10-2007, 08:39 PM

Mine also arrived today, thanks.

voodoocat · 05-10-2007, 08:42 PM

Nice fit, good packing job.

thanks!

foosh · 05-10-2007, 08:49 PM

I'll take the last one.

tvacc · 05-10-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foosh

I'll take the last one.

Heck. I will just have some more made. If anybody else wants one, or if somebody sees your and wants one, give them my email address.

I will order a bunch more tomorrow. Will take about a week to get them.

tvacc · 05-10-2007, 10:04 PM

May 10, 2007 Hello all again. If anybody else wants one of these, I just placed a second order. Will have them in about 10 days. You can send a check or Paypal at the address below and then send me an email with your shipping details at the address below.

tony at lotusowners.com

Keeper · 05-11-2007, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dododge

Mine also arrived today, thanks.

Same here. It's already in. I just moistened the suction cups first and they're holding strong.

Zero · 05-11-2007, 07:30 AM

Paypal sent.

thanks.

NomisR · 05-11-2007, 10:33 AM

Looks like we were all getting them yesterday.. got mine yesterday too.

It's on right now and the car's sitting in the parking lot.. lets see how it holds while sitting out in the sun.

Looks great though, couldn't tell I had anything there.

tvacc · 05-11-2007, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NomisR

Looks like we were all getting them yesterday.. got mine yesterday too.

It's on right now and the car's sitting in the parking lot.. lets see how it holds while sitting out in the sun.

Looks great though, couldn't tell I had anything there.

Let me know. To be honest, that is one test we did not do. My car does not sit out in the Sun very often.

I can tell you that we did drive it at well over 100. The glass has to be CLEAN. It sat in my garage for 4 days and did not come loose. One cup did break free after our LOONY breakfast. Pressed it back on and it is still on.

TimMullen · 05-11-2007, 11:39 AM

Mine came in yesterdays mail (or however it was delivered - it was sitting on my porch when I got home). I haven't opened it yet (was busy last night, but it's going on the car the next time it leaves the garage.

Thanks for the effort in this Tony!

05-02-2007, 08:10 PM	#62 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	Hello all. Am finishing up these tomorrow. Packaging them up tomorrow and Friday...and then shipping. I tested mine today at high speed. No problem. It has been on my car for the last 4 days. If any one has not paid, you can use paypal for 3 more orders. I have not gone through the checks yet. Will do that tomorrow as well... __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

05-02-2007, 08:20 PM	#63 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,822	tony, my check will go in the mail tomorrow. sorry for the delay but it's been an unusual week for me... __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

05-04-2007, 09:46 AM	#65 (permalink)
NomisR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 743	hey tony, did you get my payment? Thanks! __________________ 2006 Lotus Sport Elise #4 of 50

05-04-2007, 09:47 AM	#66 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	I have not had time to go through the payments. I will tonight. I plan to ship tomorrow and Monday. I have quite a few to pack up and go out. Will take me a while. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

05-07-2007, 02:04 PM	#67 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	Hello all, Shipped a bunch today....rest go tomorrow. If you dont get yours by the end of the week...let me know. Tracking on all packages. It was quite a project to package these. That took a little extra time! I have some left...so if anybody wants one....let me know. __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

05-10-2007, 05:20 PM	#68 (permalink)
Cardinal Ex and future Lotus owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 4,031 Images: 8	I got my window shield today. Very nicely done! I would advise anyone who's on the fence to snatch one up while you can.

05-10-2007, 08:39 PM	#71 (permalink)
dododge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Crownsville, MD Posts: 761	Mine also arrived today, thanks.

05-10-2007, 08:42 PM	#72 (permalink)
voodoocat Last Car of Novice Group Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	1 came to Calif. today Nice fit, good packing job. thanks!

05-10-2007, 08:49 PM	#73 (permalink)
foosh AR #0369 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 804 Images: 4	I'll take the last one.

05-10-2007, 10:04 PM	#75 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	May 10, 2007 Hello all again. If anybody else wants one of these, I just placed a second order. Will have them in about 10 days. You can send a check or Paypal at the address below and then send me an email with your shipping details at the address below. tony at lotusowners.com __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

05-11-2007, 07:30 AM	#77 (permalink)
Zero Lift Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 273	Paypal sent. thanks. __________________ Saffron Yellow/Sport (Exige Wheels)/Hard Top

05-11-2007, 10:33 AM	#78 (permalink)
NomisR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 743	Looks like we were all getting them yesterday.. got mine yesterday too. It's on right now and the car's sitting in the parking lot.. lets see how it holds while sitting out in the sun. Looks great though, couldn't tell I had anything there. __________________ 2006 Lotus Sport Elise #4 of 50

05-11-2007, 11:39 AM	#80 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	Mine came in yesterdays mail (or however it was delivered - it was sitting on my porch when I got home). I haven't opened it yet (was busy last night, but it's going on the car the next time it leaves the garage. Thanks for the effort in this Tony! __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

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