Rear Window Inner Lexan Mod.. - LotusTalk

kestrel74 · 03-31-2007, 11:44 AM

Just got done with this, but I havent gotten a chance to try it out at speed with the top down..... but it seems solid !.... also, crystal clear, no distortion.

Got a piece of 36 inch by 3 /32" ( .085 ) lexan..... made a template out of cardboard.... cut it with a fine blade on the bandsaw .....sanded down the edges.....got some suction cups at the hardware store....drilled SIX 1/4 inch holes for the suction cups.... stuck it on. Any rocks that come through will hit the lexan and not break the rear window.

ZTEC · 03-31-2007, 11:50 AM

Weight?
Just kidding

Looks great and you can put your stickers on it!

kestrel74 · 03-31-2007, 11:51 AM

the stickers are on the glass under the lexan...... also, it'll be easy to pull it off and clean. Ha ha...weight..... Ounces.

kestrel74 · 03-31-2007, 11:53 AM

Someone is bound to ask..... cost...... about 12 bucks and an hours' work.

Imolas54 · 03-31-2007, 11:59 AM

okay start making us for the rest of us $50 each

tvacc · 03-31-2007, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Imolas54

okay start making us for the rest of us $50 each

Actually I have a company that I do business with. They do this stuff all the time. If I had the template, or I make one....I could get a price on a group buy. Anyone interested? They could cut it out no problem.

kestrel74 · 03-31-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tvacc

Actually I have a company that I do business with. They do this stuff all the time. If I had the template, or I make one....I could get a price on a group buy. Anyone interested? They could cut it out no problem.

That would be great for people who don't have the facilities to make it. I'M NOT going to be "producing" them.... I don't even know if it'll work yet, but I'm presuming it will. even 3/32 lexan is tough. I'm planning on using a piece and putting it up to a piece of glass, and throwing some rocks at it to see if it breaks. I'm also planning on doing some 100 mph test runs with the top down to see how it holds up. The rear window is a very strange shape !!

Imolas54 · 03-31-2007, 04:32 PM

just take a bb gun and shoot at it

riksche · 03-31-2007, 05:23 PM

Looks like it will work - are rocks or stones into the cockpit a problem?

Keeper · 03-31-2007, 08:50 PM

Yes. Several have posted of their rear window's demise.

I've done the same myself. (Make a shield, that is.) But it was quick and dirty and I've been meaning to get around to making a better one. But, if someone made them, I'd probably just go that route.

Mine is supported by velcro at the ends, at the bottom-center (out of field-of-view), and at the top behind both seats (also out of the field-of-view)

def · 03-31-2007, 09:03 PM

Rear windows have also broken when taking a corner hard, and the chassis bending causing the glass to shatter into a million peices. One of the local guy's broke this way on a drive last week. So you're not 100% safe just yet!

Good stuff though

RacyTracy · 04-01-2007, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by riksche

are rocks or stones into the cockpit a problem?

Only if they have good aim.....People tend to throw things at Kestrel74 when he drives.

kestrel74 · 04-01-2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Only if they have good aim.....People tend to throw things at Kestrel74 when he drives.

haha....but it's usually SOFT stuff, like gum, milkshakes, rotten tomatoes......

kestrel74 · 04-01-2007, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by def

Rear windows have also broken when taking a corner hard, and the chassis bending causing the glass to shatter into a million peices. One of the local guy's broke this way on a drive last week. So you're not 100% safe just yet!

Good stuff though

Probably true.....but with the few broken ones I've seen on here due to rocks coming in..........for 12.00 it's cheap insurance.

RoadDad · 04-01-2007, 06:59 AM

You beat me to it. Looks good. I was going to use tape magnets or velcro to attach mine, but maybe the suction cups will add a bit of cushion also?

kestrel74 · 04-01-2007, 07:01 AM

( just my opinion )....the suction cups are also clear...you don't even notice them when you look out......it also keeps just a small space between the lexan and the glass, so if a rock should hit it, it's got a little bit of a cushioning effect.

tvacc · 04-01-2007, 09:09 AM

Next week I will take a template of mine and take it to the company and see what it costs to have 20 or so made.

Let you all know

If it is not in the post...what size (thickness) is the lexan you used?

kestrel74 · 04-01-2007, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvacc

Next week I will take a template of mine and take it to the company and see what it costs to have 20 or so made.

Let you all know

If it is not in the post...what size (thickness) is the lexan you used?

it's .085 about 3 /32

kestrel74 · 04-01-2007, 01:36 PM

100 MPH test complete. Verdict: no flutter; solid. not even a vibration.

mike325ci · 04-01-2007, 10:23 PM

nice! you should have all the exige s owners take off and donate their rear view windows (it's not like you can see anything but the IC and engine bay out of them) to the elise owners... heh.

03-31-2007, 11:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,391	Rear Window Inner Lexan Mod.. Just got done with this, but I havent gotten a chance to try it out at speed with the top down..... but it seems solid !.... also, crystal clear, no distortion. Got a piece of 36 inch by 3 /32" ( .085 ) lexan..... made a template out of cardboard.... cut it with a fine blade on the bandsaw .....sanded down the edges.....got some suction cups at the hardware store....drilled SIX 1/4 inch holes for the suction cups.... stuck it on. Any rocks that come through will hit the lexan and not break the rear window. Attached Images __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/ Last edited by kestrel74 : 03-31-2007 at 11:49 AM.

03-31-2007, 11:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,786 Images: 3	Weight? Just kidding Looks great and you can put your stickers on it! __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's! Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it into a fruit salad.

03-31-2007, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,391	the stickers are on the glass under the lexan...... also, it'll be easy to pull it off and clean. Ha ha...weight..... Ounces. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-31-2007, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,391	Someone is bound to ask..... cost...... about 12 bucks and an hours' work. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

03-31-2007, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
riksche Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brighton, Michigan Posts: 100	Looks like it will work - are rocks or stones into the cockpit a problem? __________________ Rick 2006 Solar Elise, Sport, Touring 2007 BMW X3 2008 BMW 528xi

03-31-2007, 11:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,455	okay start making us for the rest of us $50 each

03-31-2007, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Imolas54 ToYoTa dRiVeR Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,455	just take a bb gun and shoot at it

03-31-2007, 08:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Keeper Probably Lurking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North of Boston Posts: 2,364	Yes. Several have posted of their rear window's demise. I've done the same myself. (Make a shield, that is.) But it was quick and dirty and I've been meaning to get around to making a better one. But, if someone made them, I'd probably just go that route. Mine is supported by velcro at the ends, at the bottom-center (out of field-of-view), and at the top behind both seats (also out of the field-of-view) __________________ -Shawn (2005 Lotus Econoxotic) Uberpost -- things owners should know - common problems/fixes - rattles, squeaks, noises - read the manual - good ideas? - maintenance - mods - reference - abbreviations

03-31-2007, 09:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,676	Rear windows have also broken when taking a corner hard, and the chassis bending causing the glass to shatter into a million peices. One of the local guy's broke this way on a drive last week. So you're not 100% safe just yet! Good stuff though __________________ //kevin 05 GG Elise - SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles 06 Noble M400 - : )

04-01-2007, 06:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor below Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,187	You beat me to it. Looks good. I was going to use tape magnets or velcro to attach mine, but maybe the suction cups will add a bit of cushion also? __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

04-01-2007, 07:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,391	( just my opinion )....the suction cups are also clear...you don't even notice them when you look out......it also keeps just a small space between the lexan and the glass, so if a rock should hit it, it's got a little bit of a cushioning effect. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

04-01-2007, 09:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,284	Next week I will take a template of mine and take it to the company and see what it costs to have 20 or so made. Let you all know If it is not in the post...what size (thickness) is the lexan you used? __________________ 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, 93 Caterham 7, 71 Elan, 99 Miata Anniversary Edition

04-01-2007, 01:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,391	100 MPH test complete. Verdict: no flutter; solid. not even a vibration. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

04-01-2007, 10:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
mike325ci \|>_/\_ 0##0 _/\_<\| Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NYC/LI, NY Posts: 542 Images: 3	nice! you should have all the exige s owners take off and donate their rear view windows (it's not like you can see anything but the IC and engine bay out of them) to the elise owners... heh. __________________ Mike \| Manhattan/LI, NY, USA '01 325Ci ("daily" autox track), '86 MR2 (autox track) for sale, '92 Celica GT-Four (restoration show autox rallyx), '07 Exige S (autox track) Laser Blue / Magnolia, Track, Touring, LSD/TC, SS. HRM: HID, 6pt.Schroth. Voltphreaks 3.5lb Battery, DRL Disable "What's my quarter-mile time? I dunno, I turn before I even get that far..."

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