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G.Lenihan
25-01-11, 21:09
Well folks, was going to chance removing the rear quarter windows, and rear window from my 180sx. Any1 got any useful hints or tricks?
git
25-01-11, 21:13
big fuckn hammer :D
damo86
25-01-11, 21:26
if ya hnow anyone in the windscreen game, they'l pop them out in ten mins lad, make sure all the sealer is cut or it will just crack
git
25-01-11, 21:28
try this horse ! oh and check out his avatar pic thingy ma jig ha ha

http://forums.nicoclub.com/installing-180sx-quarter-glass-step-by-step-no-patrick-duffy-t222887.html
k1984w
25-01-11, 22:00
I've removed a good few side windows from cars now an to be honest its easier just to get someone out it's only 20 euro a window . If ya wanna do it yourself you ll need a window removal kit there about €60 you'll need to get the wire down through the side bit of the window ( part that meets the door ) get that cut, then you'll need to use the angled blade get in the car and cut out all the sealer from inside it's a pain in the hole takes me bout 30 mins per window.

When Yr putting the glass back in degreaser around the edge panel wipe will do then use tiger seal make sure to put a thick beed all way around so it seals everywhere otherwise you'll have leaky windows
G.Lenihan
25-01-11, 22:22
thank you people, is it possible to keep the edging around the windows when removing, hoping to put back polycarbonate windows, with the surround if possible??
k1984w
26-01-11, 00:14
It should be Ye I'd get a Stanley and slice the bottom were it meets the 1/4 panel. Just slice between the rubber and the window this will also help you in removing the sealant from the bottom of the window. You can just tiger seal it back on then
gem-s13
26-01-11, 00:23
it sounds rough out but if you are only takeing out the windows to change to poly then get a big hammer and one good slap then the 2 jobs are done at one time windows out and rubbers not damaged 180 windows are worth feck all
DeaneMsport_180sx
26-01-11, 00:33
is the amount of weight you save by removing them really worth the hassle??:o
obviously the rear window weighs a ton but i wouldnt think replacing the quarters would save that much weight and the poly stuff doesnt look good imo :confused:
Robbie Daly Ps13
26-01-11, 01:07
I took the 1s out of my car....! I used brake cable off a pushbike it works very well cause it has a bit of an edge on it...! Handy enough...!
doyler
26-01-11, 01:14
I took the 1s out of my car....! I used brake cable off a pushbike it works very well cause it has a bit of an edge on it...! Handy enough...!

god help the person with dat pushbike now :D
Robbie Daly Ps13
26-01-11, 01:21
god help the person with dat pushbike now :D

Ha....! Bought it out of halfords.....
gem-s13
26-01-11, 02:02
Ha....! Bought it out of halfords.....

ps windows are handy out compared to 180's they are a fucker because of the curve and the sealer is real far in
Doofer
26-01-11, 17:27
big fuckn hammer :D

HA HA... Thats exactly what i taught when i seen the thread.. I wouldnt waste my time tryin to get the windows out without breaking them if your only replacing them, even doh you never said they had to be in one piece.. Like Gem said.. Slap of a hammer and clean up the mess.. Takes half the time and farrrrr less brain meltage..
G.Lenihan
26-01-11, 23:14
Thanks for all the comments folks, removed the drivers window with hammer:)
i was able to see where all the sealer was, so heated couple of paint scrapers pushed m through, and out came the passenger window. Cousin and myself wanted to save one to see weight difference, bit of difference alri.

Windows are a 5 piece kit made by plastics4performance, with 3 rear windows with black border like originals, so look wise and fitment are excellent

Thank you peeps, back to work:D
Micko
26-01-11, 23:31
Thanks for all the comments folks, removed the drivers window with hammer:)
i was able to see where all the sealer was, so heated couple of paint scrapers pushed m through, and out came the passenger window. Cousin and myself wanted to save one to see weight difference, bit of difference alri.

Windows are a 5 piece kit made by plastics4performance, with 3 rear windows with black border like originals, so look wise and fitment are excellent

Thank you peeps, back to work:D

hearing good things from that crowd, how much for the 5piece Gavin if you dont mind me askin?
dannyps13
29-01-11, 14:42
just wondering is there any trick in taking out the back window.(the trim being metal).
damo86
29-01-11, 14:55
£370 + 20% vat + £25 postage
Frankae86
29-01-11, 15:03
The 1/4 windows are a cunt of a job to take out
I failed to save the rubber seals around them
But took the out sound
G.Lenihan
29-01-11, 20:18
hearing good things from that crowd, how much for the 5piece Gavin if you dont mind me askin?

What damo86 said micko, but not what i gave:D
damo86
29-01-11, 20:32
What damo86 said micko, but not what i gave:D

lol i was just giving price from site... you prob got some bitta sponsership :D
tweek
29-01-11, 21:04
Any pics of the finished result when you fitted the windows?
G.Lenihan
29-01-11, 22:50
put m up when fitted:)
Daly
30-01-11, 01:53
Just done it today, defo easiest way is to break it out with a hammer, makes fitting a new window alot easier becuase the seals wont be cut to get it out..the rubber glue stuff is awful tho...somebody mentioned brake cable from a bike...best idea by far or chesse cutting wire if you can get some, it will save alot of hardship!!
joey banana s14
02-02-11, 22:25
took mine out lastnight hammer job of course must get on to that guy with poly windows if id a sheet of perspex id nearly maske my own ha
tweek
02-02-11, 22:29
put m up when fitted:)
do i might be interested in getting a set