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How To - Tips => Doors => Topic started by: lp670mike on June 06, 2014, 09:16:01 PM
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Hey guys I just thought I would share this.
I just bought two quater glass windows from a 2009 scion Xd
They are pretty darn close and curvature is right there to. For me I would rather make these fit then go with lexan. I paid 30 bucks for each shipped on ebay.
They came with window gaskets to. Not sure if I will use the gaskets or not yet. My body is an oem copy but I would think they could be made to fit the g28 as well.
Hope this helps.
Mike
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Here are some pics without the gaskets
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That looks great but I believe the glass should be mounted farther forward and for OEM the glass sits on the top side of the frame area of the quarter and is siliconed in place then the trim parts are siliconed in place over the edges etc.
Nice find !
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Good find. Thanks for sharing
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I didn't install the glass yet. I just kinda placed it there for pictures. I think it could be moved further forward. I was wondering how the factory glass is installed. Maybe I will leave out the gasket and just silicone in place then. I will play around with it this weekend.
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nice find!
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awesome find!
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Nice find Mike! I'll probably be getting those instead! Thanks for the tip!!!
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Thanks for sharing! Amazing to me how well these appear to fit. I have added this as a part of interest in my Off-the-Shelf Parts for the Murcielago (http://lamboclone.com/index.php?topic=1516.msg13167#msg13167) thread.
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No problem guys. Just to be clear though this is a very close match but the opening will require some modification to work. I just don't want someone to buy these thinking they will just drop right in. I am 100% going to use them on my build. I think the end result will look great and it is real tempered glass. To me that is worth the extra work. I have some ideas for door glass as well but still doing recon missions at the mall with my measuring tape. Haha my wife thinks I am totally out of my mind. But it paid off for the quarter glass.
Happy building guys ::beers ::beers
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Sure, I understand it is not a drop-in part. I'd like to see the fabrication you will need to do to get these to fit.
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I did a little messing around with them this weekend. I think I have a game plan for fitting these windows. I will update this thread with my progress. When I am done I might just make molds of the window opening for guys to graft into their own cars if they want.
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Like this.... ::thumbup
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Here are some measurements if you guys wanna get a rough idea for your builds.
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Thanks Mike!!!
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Thanks Mr. Mike! I went ahead and bought them myself, great find indeed!!! Doesn't look like they will require to much work!!!
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No problem.
I think I am going to cover the backside of the glass in foil tape and then wax it real good, then fiberglass it and create 1" flanges around the perimeter. Then I will graft this piece into my quarter panels. When it is done I will have the correct recess for the glass to sit in. (in theory) ::thumbup
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Great news mike. Now who can help me get these glasses for me? In Europe, no one knows the scion (it's just a brand for North America) .....in ebay is only one side and shipping only USA..
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I'd be happy to help you bierhanzel. Send me a PM and we'll get it done for you.
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Hi Guys from what I can see this is equivalent to a 2008 Toyota Yaris 5 Door but I cannot be certain, I am going to order 1 and see if it fits.
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So you do not have one set of glasses for bierhanzel? ebay is silent...
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There are a couple out there but they aren't super cheap:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-10-11-12-SCION-XD-LEFT-DRIVER-SIDE-REAR-BACK-DOOR-SMALL-VENT-GLASS-WINDOW-/121381330967?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c42e42017&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-10-11-12-SCION-XD-LEFT-DRIVER-SIDE-REAR-BACK-DOOR-SMALL-VENT-GLASS-WINDOW-/121381330967?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c42e42017&vxp=mtr)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-10-11-12-13-14-SCION-XD-L-REAR-DOOR-GLASS-670755-/380903498375?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58af9e2287&vxp=mtr (http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-09-10-11-12-13-14-SCION-XD-L-REAR-DOOR-GLASS-670755-/380903498375?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58af9e2287&vxp=mtr)