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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: nikkiy9 on 05 August 2011, 09:22

Title: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: nikkiy9 on 05 August 2011, 09:22

hey guys, sure i read somewhere that it's possible to make these windows hinged, so that i can have them open on the motorway etc...

is this true or false, if it's true, what do i need etc

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: F17BAD on 05 August 2011, 10:08

false

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: Wayne on 05 August 2011, 10:09

Never seen it plus with how they are mounted cannot see how it could be done.

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: trog_nfs on 05 August 2011, 10:18

Why would you even want to? Got proper rear windows in a 5dr :smug:

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: nikkiy9 on 05 August 2011, 12:14

it would be better for the motorways as i have a dog with me whenever i head down the motorway to see family

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: Len on 05 August 2011, 12:21

Dogs dont need to stick their nose out!

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: Seanl on 05 August 2011, 12:49

You could probably do it but it would be more effort than its worth. Everything would need to be fabricated to specification. Glass would need to be drilled for holes for the hinges and catch, hinges and catch would need to be made to fit the location of where they are going, or ones off another car retrofitted, and a new seal that would sit in the frame rather than be attached to the glass itself.

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: Len on 05 August 2011, 13:08

Then any prospective thief could just push it open!

Title: Re: 5 door rear 1/4 windows
Post by: Bellend on 05 August 2011, 16:22

Confusing yourself with MK2 Happich pop outs.  :wink: