Plastic/glass rear window
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Plastic/glass rear window
Ok well from what i read/searched the 00-01 S2k have the plastic rear window and the 02+ has ths glass one? Is that correct?? If so is there anything bad about getting the plastic rear window?? i read alot about how ppl change the plastic to glass.. Why is this?? is the plastic that bad?? any info would help..wanna figure out all the bad/good about the different years before i buy so please help me out..
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David
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David
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Everything they said, plus you'll be lowering it and hear a loud "POP". Now your plastic window has a huge crack across it and they're not cheap to replace. Plastic window sucks.
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It takes a lot of work to keep a plastic window clear and nice, and while all the above issues can be avoided with effort, the plastic rear window still won't last as long as a glass window. The plastic rear window is a little larger, but it's not enough larger to justify all the work it takes to keep it in like new condition. People have successfully converted older cars to glass RW, but unless you really want an MY00-01 car for some reason it would be easier just to buy a later MY car.
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well my ap1 has plastic window., doesnt bother me. i never thought about changing it to glass but come to think of it where do i get the replacement of glass rear window.. dealership?.. is it hard to do?...
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I liked the size of the plastic window and the option you have to unzip the back. If you maintain it well you should not have a problem with it. I polished and waxed my plastic window every few months, and it stayed as clear as new. I have since replaced my top and got the one with a glass window which I like. The window is a little smaller but much cleaner and easyier to take care of.