light weight windows
Turtle1217
11-20-2005, 01:10 PM
I was checking out the really sweet windows @ http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html/flexite-flat.html and it states it will fit '99-'01, but i was wondering if they would fit on my 2002. Any help from you guys would be great. Speed safely everyone!
Mustangman25
11-20-2005, 07:40 PM
Yeah, it should fit.
zx2srdotnet
11-20-2005, 08:58 PM
" You must fabricate mounting clips for screwing or riveting windows in place, drill windows and mechanically fasten. For race use only. Not legal for street use."
this is for people that NEVER want to put a window down and have an alternative way out of the car then the door.
this is for people that NEVER want to put a window down and have an alternative way out of the car then the door.
pre98zetec
11-20-2005, 09:56 PM
wow you would save like what? 15lbs?
you think if you change your windows your car will be faster?
you think if you change your windows your car will be faster?
Turtle1217
11-21-2005, 05:22 PM
wow you would save like what? 15lbs?
you think if you change your windows your car will be faster?
um, techinically it will be...but i was only wondering if it would fit as i MIGHT think about doing it. I have a few mods before worrying too much about this one. thanks all for the input
you think if you change your windows your car will be faster?
um, techinically it will be...but i was only wondering if it would fit as i MIGHT think about doing it. I have a few mods before worrying too much about this one. thanks all for the input
zx2srdotnet
11-21-2005, 05:36 PM
lose 15lbs? you need to lose about 100lbs to lose 1/10th so you will gain about 1/7th of 1/10th of a second and not be able to use your door. lol
Turtle1217
11-22-2005, 03:34 PM
lose 15lbs? you need to lose about 100lbs to lose 1/10th so you will gain about 1/7th of 1/10th of a second and not be able to use your door. lol
All the weight reductions add up, and they are the stationary windows, the front windshield and the two front side remain oem.
All the weight reductions add up, and they are the stationary windows, the front windshield and the two front side remain oem.
mr_tw
11-22-2005, 04:30 PM
just a side note but it's not just loosing weight, but also where you loose weight, so if you take it off of the top of the car you will lower the center of gravity, aka get less body roll, (but 15 lbs is minimal, i'd start going to the gym before buying windows)
Turtle1217
11-24-2005, 12:00 AM
just a side note but it's not just loosing weight, but also where you loose weight, so if you take it off of the top of the car you will lower the center of gravity, aka get less body roll, (but 15 lbs is minimal, i'd start going to the gym before buying windows)
LOL NO ANYTHING but the gym!!!
LOL NO ANYTHING but the gym!!!
zx2srdotnet
11-24-2005, 12:30 PM
wanna lose weight? get a light weight flywheel, Under drive pully, and light weight 15in rims, that will help more then those windows.
mr_tw
11-24-2005, 04:42 PM
very true, especally the lightweight wheels, reducing unsprung weight makes a huge difference, and the lightweight flywheel, not only do these parts make you loose weight, but they also benifit the car in otherwas, make it rev better, ot the suspension respond faster, lightweight wheels can increase your acceleration tighten your handling and shorten your stopping distances because you are removing rotational weight,
Turtle1217
11-28-2005, 06:04 PM
very true, especally the lightweight wheels, reducing unsprung weight makes a huge difference, and the lightweight flywheel, not only do these parts make you loose weight, but they also benifit the car in otherwas, make it rev better, ot the suspension respond faster, lightweight wheels can increase your acceleration tighten your handling and shorten your stopping distances because you are removing rotational weight,
got light weight konigs focuscentral underdrive still working on the flywheel, like i said i'm not too worried about the windows if at all, hey thanks all for the adv.
got light weight konigs focuscentral underdrive still working on the flywheel, like i said i'm not too worried about the windows if at all, hey thanks all for the adv.
mr_tw
11-28-2005, 08:48 PM
well i have to say that you are modding your car with more smarts than allot of people in my area who just go for the biggest wheels they can find without realizing that they weigh double what the stock whels do, if you are still concerned with weight you can go with carbon fiber fenders and hood, and if your like me you would get them painted to look stock or close to, also to further reduce unsprung weight if you get a high quality set of aftremarket brakes you can get larger and lighter, and you will improve the durability stop faster and they look better in aftermarket wheels, and what all have you done to your car thus far?
smugpuff
11-29-2005, 02:57 PM
Let us know when you do the fly wheel. i would like to know if it's worth the effort, and how much work is involved.
Mustangman25
11-29-2005, 04:52 PM
wanna lose weight? get a light weight flywheel, Under drive pully, and light weight 15in rims, that will help more then those windows.
Just curious how much a response you noticed from the UDP on your Zetec? Did it increase driveability/any real noticeable gain in power? Was it worth the money? I'm looking into getting one, and haven't made a decision yet...
Just curious how much a response you noticed from the UDP on your Zetec? Did it increase driveability/any real noticeable gain in power? Was it worth the money? I'm looking into getting one, and haven't made a decision yet...
zx2srdotnet
11-29-2005, 05:08 PM
better idle more reve happy, and there have been dynos showing 3whp peak and 5-7 in spots of the powerband
i love mine the motor seems to feel more "free"
i love mine the motor seems to feel more "free"
Mustangman25
11-29-2005, 05:54 PM
Exactly what I've been hearing, and your response I think was the final point that helped me decide...just have to decide which one to buy now. Thanks :)
zx2srdotnet
11-29-2005, 09:02 PM
here is a tip the Ford Racing is just the Esslinger repainted and a bigger price tag.
Mustangman25
11-29-2005, 09:04 PM
That's what I've read...where'd you get your AF/X? Thanks again
Turtle1217
11-30-2005, 01:56 AM
Just curious how much a response you noticed from the UDP on your Zetec? Did it increase driveability/any real noticeable gain in power? Was it worth the money? I'm looking into getting one, and haven't made a decision yet...
The UDP mod you could tell that there was a few horses from it, but it didn't noticebly help with throttle response and now the crank pully makes a small noise. If you're looking for a refined ride I definately wouldn't recommend this mod, if you're looking for a few horses and don't mind a little noise for sure, go for it.
The UDP mod you could tell that there was a few horses from it, but it didn't noticebly help with throttle response and now the crank pully makes a small noise. If you're looking for a refined ride I definately wouldn't recommend this mod, if you're looking for a few horses and don't mind a little noise for sure, go for it.
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