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  • mgpdoc
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    No scratching on them windows from the electrical windows system, as said by manufacturer.

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  • LCG
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    Is there a disclaimer on scratching appearing from rolling them down and up?

    If not, that is one tuff product.

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  • mgpdoc
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    Do the Lexan Windows by Plastics4Performance work with Electrical Powered Windows ?

    The answer is yes, they do, and perfectly too

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBaPl4HTsAs"]Plastics4Performance - Audi A4 B7 Lexan Window Kit - Electrical Powered Windows Test•2 - YouTube[/ame]

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  • mgpdoc
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    Originally posted by dubs&boost View Post
    I love this build! Just put the disco potato on my a4 and would love to turn it into something of this proportion.
    Originally posted by dannydizzat View Post
    this car could not be more legit! props for top quality materials and excellent craftsmaship!
    Thank you very much guys.
    Happy you are enjoying this

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  • dannydizzat
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    this car could not be more legit! props for top quality materials and excellent craftsmaship!

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  • dubs&boost
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    I love this build! Just put the disco potato on my a4 and would love to turn it into something of this proportion.

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  • mgpdoc
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    My iphone background pic for quite some time now

    Glad you like it guys

    Cheers !!

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  • Justin.
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    Awesome build man, car looks bad ass 8)

    Especially in this picture :

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  • mgpdoc
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    So. A lot happened today.

    I thought it would be good to try installing the windows.



    The door ones which needed no expert in removing them. The thing is this though. I knew it would take long, even though I can remove a door card and the window frame, almost with my eyes closed, but not THAT long. The reason it took so long is this: every window (glass) has one (or two in the front) glued plastic mount points, that allow them to be mounted on the window regulator. These pieces are A PAIN IN THE WHAT WHAT IN THE BUTT to be removed. if you are lucky enough, they will not brake. If they do get broken, all you have to do is buy them new, part number is written on them. Oh wait. It is writte, but you CANT buy them. My friend at the stealership told me that they are sold WITH the whole glass. Epic. Epic 0fail.

    Hold that thought, and we'll get back to it later

    So here we go . . .

    Car out





    Tools out



    These will sing bye bye to the car



    Door card removal, yet again, first





    Door handle matches the sideskirt LoL



    Took the frame out once more







    Had to be extra cautious cause I had the mirrors attached



    Hello Audimpreza



    Today's working bench



    Bye bye glass



    This is our accurate scale for the day with the custom mount for the glasses



    Driver's Window (3.109 kgr or 6.855 pounds)



    Whereas LEXAN one, less than half weight, even with the hardcoat treatment, and the thick size I went for (1.531kgr or 3.375 pounds)



    Now where is that window for the damn driver



    Oh here it is



    I didnt know what was to come later . . . so I thought why not make the door lighter . . .



    Took some of my favorite tools of my garage



    And started playing





    My new 3" game, wasnt joking



    Then I worked my way with the smaller ones



    I think that's enough for now



    nice touches from the heat



    Another 1/2kg removed easily (or 0,11 pounds)



    Reinstalled everything, and first door was done







    Did not test the up and down function cause I wanted to let the glue dry for some days first

    Passenger's side



    New pile of junk removed







    And this is where it went wrong . . .

    Again, as the driver's side I tried to remove the oem window mounts



    Even with a heat gun



    in the end I managed to brake one, and thought, screw it, I will order new ones and get on with it

    Called the stealership, only to find out, that it was not sold separately , despite it having an own part number . . .weird . . .



    I drilled it here, and made an aluminum bracket to fit it to window regulator.



    No pic here, cause I was toooooo frustrated at that time. I might have one on my iphone though. I did it though.

    Then moved to the rear windows which were easier, due to me having them in a fixed closed position from the past

    OEM rear window weight is 2.221 kgr or 5pounds



    Lexan weight was again less than 2.5 pounds, but have no pic



    With its oem mount in place



    I am now thinking of ordering the front windscreen as well.

    Cant wait to install the rear ones as well

    And most of all drive this thing



    I miss it





    Cheers

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  • mgpdoc
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    Originally posted by DutchStance View Post
    Can't wait to see it with the new fenders and paint on. This is one insane build!
    Thanks a lot

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  • DutchStance
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    Can't wait to see it with the new fenders and paint on. This is one insane build!

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  • mgpdoc
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    So another box arrived today.

    It was some time ago that I had ordered this one.

    So here I was with some other beauties when the box arrived















    I love this car



    So time to open the box





    Some detailing products



    Some installation products



    What could it be . . .



    Hello Custom Lexan Window Kit





    Rear Door Windows



    Out of focus Front door Windows



    And the nicest Rear Windscreen





    This will be fitted once the oem one goes out for the rear fenders to be cut.

    Cheers, more to come.

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  • mgpdoc
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    Front Grille, is now RS4-badge-less



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  • mgpdoc
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    Well this update is very exciting. At least for me it was.

    I bought some new things . . .

    Here they are





    What do you mean these arent exciting enough . . . hm . . . hmmmm...

    Okay, another attempt . . . how about these . . .





    Yeap. OEM RS4 FatNess comin' right up for dat ass

    Part numbers





    Some close-ups









    Cant believe I took these. Really cant, haha.

    They were too big to fit inside the Golf, so the Stealership's VW Caddy brought them to me

    So if that wasnt enough, I decided to throw on the front fenders to see at last how they would look . . .



    OEM RS4 FENDER > 245 on 9,5s



    "Where did my wheel go"







    Other side



    Epic WideNess





    LoL Wheel





    Closed the hood



    It was already good with no adjustments



    not much needed





    Poor IC, you look so small



    Like pieces of a puzzle coming together



    That's it for now guys



    Hope you liked it

    Cheers

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  • mgpdoc
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    So, did I mention I also got a front bumper ?

    Well in case I did not, here it is . It arrived ,and I have some photos to show you guys.





    in perfect shape really



    I couldnt resist throwing it on to see how it would look.
    Not sitting properly yet, as it needs trimming to clear the IC pipes.

    (excuse 2 or 3 iphone pics, the excitement was huge - LoL)



    Just for fun.

    Holy Fatness



    And then I also threw the mask on to see how it would look . . .





    Cant believe it is all coming together . . .



    Love it.

    Cheers guys

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