why no framless windows on evo??
Jul 21, 2004, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by spitfire304
Kdogg, i assume more than only a few use framless windows.
Jul 21, 2004, 07:35 AM
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Don't forget not having a frame makes the car easier to break into. It allows someone to easily slip something between the window and the seal and pry the window out. Bad news.
As for the ones that slide into the frame when the door closes; that's just too much electronics to break down for me. But that's a personal opinion.
For those saying they don't make noise.. Give it time.
As for the ones that slide into the frame when the door closes; that's just too much electronics to break down for me. But that's a personal opinion.
For those saying they don't make noise.. Give it time.
Jul 21, 2004, 07:40 AM
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Kdogg, i didn't say cars. You were talking about manufacturers, and so was i. I was giving examples from 3 different manufacturers who have or do use framless windows. People also threw in audi and benz, and i'll throw in another porsche uses them as well. So 7 manufacturers is more than just a few in my opinion.
Jul 21, 2004, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by kdogg
It's not just the EVO, but all of Mitsu's cars have frames around windows.
Jul 21, 2004, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by spitfire304
Kdogg, i didn't say cars. You were talking about manufacturers, and so was i. I was giving examples from 3 different manufacturers who have or do use framless windows. People also threw in audi and benz, and i'll throw in another porsche uses them as well. So 7 manufacturers is more than just a few in my opinion.
). Is that true for the 7 manufacturers you've listed? That's I was referring to "few". Besides 7 out of many (50+?) auto manufacturers is still a few to me. Oh well.
I'm sure people will toss more makes and models.
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Jul 21, 2004, 07:59 AM
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Another disadvantage to the frameless windows is that you can't put the air deflectors over your windows when you don't have a frame to attach them to.
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Jul 21, 2004, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by neilscully
Another disadvantage to the frameless windows is that you can't put the air deflectors over your windows when you don't have a frame to attach them to.
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Of course you can, it mounts underneath the weatherstripping
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Jul 21, 2004, 08:18 AM
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haha yeah they are. and so are those bug deflectors that go across the hood and are always crusted up with some big *** nasty bugs. imagine that on an evo.
Jul 21, 2004, 08:54 AM
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Frameless windows are the suck, plain and simple. Why wouldn't you want a frame around the window? It's more structural rigidity, keeps the wind out, keeps the noise out, keeps water out, provides a solid open/close feel... I could go on...
Jul 21, 2004, 09:15 AM
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Framless windows are mostly found on coupes. They do look out of place on the WRX especially with the window down and you open the door. Easier work for window tint shops, though.
