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 cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro  Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #26
306 Rxs wrote: Almost 6kgs for the 4 side windows, using 3mm poly's!! I assume thats just for the glass mate? Was hoping for more than that including the electric motors, runners and wiring looms. ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged  [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
 Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 08:11
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nick!
Seasoned Pro  Location: Essex Registered: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 1,191 Status: Offline |
Post #27
I agree, if you're going poly windows then they should really be fixed in position!You wont save much weight by swapping the windows, but it enables you to cut away the door skin and remove all the gubbins as said above if you wanted to go that far. ________________________________________ Cherry Red Rallye - 179.1bhp@fly, 148.4bhp@wheels |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 08:58
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #28
nick! wrote: I agree, if you're going poly windows then they should really be fixed in position! You wont save much weight by swapping the windows, but it enables you to cut away the door skin and remove all the gubbins as said above if you wanted to go that far. Yep, thats the plan  Will need to check out how much I can cut away, my only concern is the door handle. ________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 09:41
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306 Rxs
Regular  Location: Gondomar Registered: 01 Jan 1970 Posts: 184 Status: Offline |
Post #29
Cjm...you are assuming the right thing!  The 6kgs are only for the windows replacement. My complete doors weighted 26kgs standard and now they are around 15kgs, but still with no paper sheet flexibility! ________________________________________ What is a hybrid?Honda engine...Ford brakes...Peugeot chassis...Vauxhall steering... |
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Posted 29th Jan 2013 at 13:18
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nick!
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 1,191 Status: Offline |
Post #30
cjm_harris wrote: nick! wrote: I agree, if you're going poly windows then they should really be fixed in position! You wont save much weight by swapping the windows, but it enables you to cut away the door skin and remove all the gubbins as said above if you wanted to go that far. Yep, thats the plan Will need to check out how much I can cut away, my only concern is the door handle. Im at the same stage with my track build - the doors! Door handle may be an issue but all you do is buy a dremel or similar, mark out the area to cut and obviously cut around the handle. It will still be connected to the door itself, if you see what I mean! ________________________________________ Cherry Red Rallye - 179.1bhp@fly, 148.4bhp@wheels |
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Posted 30th Jan 2013 at 08:55
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cjm_harris
Seasoned Pro Location: Parts for Sale section Registered: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 7,442 Status: Offline |
Post #31
Nick, do you still have the cherry rallye on bike bodies? Remember reading your thread a few years back.________________________________________ Chris1999 China Gti6 Supercharged [Fun car] >>Project Thread<<2000 Bianca 306 Diesel [Work runabout] |
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Posted 30th Jan 2013 at 13:17
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nick!
Seasoned Pro Location: Essex Registered: 20 Nov 2007 Posts: 1,191 Status: Offline |
Post #32
Sold it a few years ago, was a good car, should have bought it back when I got offered but hey ho!________________________________________ Cherry Red Rallye - 179.1bhp@fly, 148.4bhp@wheels |
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Posted 31st Jan 2013 at 11:39
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