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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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1/8" Lexan glass

Being that the glass would be considerable thinner would you be able to see visibly much of a difference? Also will the windows allow more air into the cab, I wouldn't think it would but it may not press as firmly. Thanks for any help.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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Re: 1/8" Lexan glass

No idea what your talking about but nice M4. Yours?
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Re: 1/8" Lexan glass

where would you be using this?

properly sealed it wont let any air in just like your windows, and 1/8 inch is too thin, it would flex too much used as and window, from air forces and vigration, causeing it to crack and just fall apart, not to mention the thunder like noise.

you could reinforce it to hold up and not flex but this would hinder your visibility greatly
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Re: 1/8" Lexan glass

Originally Posted by Ethan91
Being that the glass would be considerable thinner would you be able to see visibly much of a difference? Also will the windows allow more air into the cab, I wouldn't think it would but it may not press as firmly. Thanks for any help.
lexan is a plastic, not glass. If your using it like glass, then you need to router the edges(for best fitment). What are you using it for?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Re: 1/8" Lexan glass

Unless its a race only car lexan in a street car is pointless and will drive you nuts.
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