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richard_cooper	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 16:25
	not going to stop me, thinking of putting polycarbonate windows in my gsi when i get one
Gary	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 16:04
	quote: Originally posted by Steve X16XE Interesting read...... Not going to stop me tho. :lol: me neither :lol:
Steve X16XE	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 15:58
	Interesting read...... Not going to stop me tho. :lol:
dhdev	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 15:27
	Doesn't get used much full stop haha. I'll just keep using it with the plastic windows. I think this copper had some time to kill before the end of the shift as I was pulled just down the road from the compound. I've been pulled before and never had any issues with the windows. I just hate having anything that is a cause for them to pull me, nevermind!
Ant	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 15:17
	seems a bit unlucky, car doesnt get uset that much on the road does it? what you going to do?
dhdev	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 15:10
	Didn't get a rec notice, the copper was dead nice tbh. He took my name n number and did a bit of digging n spoke to his skipper when he got back to the base cos he was unsure. Then gave me a ring to let me know that if I intend to use the car on the public highway, I'll need to fit glass.
Ant	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 15:06
	did they let you on your way? or have you been given a rectifercation notice?
dhdev	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 13:47
	Found this info http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/vehicles/vssafety/summariesofconstructionandus4576?page=4 All a bit gay tbh. The front windscreen and front side windows must be safety glass that is marked according to the directive listed. Rear windows are free to be made from a material that will not break into dangerous pieces.
Gary	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 13:19
	quote: Originally posted by Robin E-mark them :look: Marker pen? :o
Robin	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 13:15
	E-mark them :look:
ed	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 12:30
	quote: Originally posted by Behr what about convertables tho the rear window in them is polycarbonate and realy really thin .... They are usually vinyl or glass, they are E marked too. [Edited on 09-07-2007 by ed]
Ant	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 12:27
	yeah im sure there must be some curvature in the std window though? Iv orered mine for the corsa with molded rear quatrers and the black band round the outside of the window so should look like O.E
dhdev	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 12:19
	quote: Originally posted by Ant are your rears moulded or flat sheet? Flat sheet as they are fitted to a nova which is flat and box-like as standard :)
Ant	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 12:08
	are your rears moulded or flat sheet?
Behr	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 11:47
	what about convertables tho the rear window in them is polycarbonate and realy really thin ....
ed	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 09:29
	They aren't E marked so they aren't legal.... At a guess.
dhdev	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 09:23
	Don't know the thickness off the top of my head, but they use the standard rubbers, so must be approx the same thickness as the glass. Good point about Rallycars too!
richard_cooper	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 09:21
	I thought they where, rallycars use them and they have to be road legal What thickness are your windows ?
dhdev	posted on 9th Jul 07 at 09:19
	Got pulled in my nova on Sunday as my rear window was wobbling. After some debate and a few phone calls the copper informed me that my Polycarbonate windows are not road legal :boggle: Is this true. Discuss!