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Ma77 again asking – how much would the drop glass weigh in plastic? There is no point in going plastic in regards to weight savings if you don’t have what the replacement plastic one weights.
Obviously the weight should be compared for the same spec and size of the OEM glass, not just a piece of plastic that nearly resembles the OEM part.
The thickness would need to be the same (5mm) if not you won’t get the correct seal, bear also in mind that the glass is curved slightly as well.
If you are only tracking the car then good fitment is not an great issue.
Obviously the weight should be compared for the same spec and size of the OEM glass, not just a piece of plastic that nearly resembles the OEM part.
The thickness would need to be the same (5mm) if not you won’t get the correct seal, bear also in mind that the glass is curved slightly as well.
If you are only tracking the car then good fitment is not an great issue.
she will be mainly a track car although I will keep her road legal.
as far a weight is concerned, I have no idea how much savings I'd get on the S. on a 4 door EVO it saved 12 kgs.
it will be curved plastic, as OEM.
good point you make about the thickness. I am not sure how thick the plastic is.
in addition to weight saving, MB just highlighted the safety side of things as well.
put the safety and weight loss together and it sounds like a bargain to me. certainly on my to do list.
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