Fitting the quarters (little glass windows)

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  1. Waz

    Waz Member

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    Guys if I buy one second hand what is the process of fitting it? Is it a DIY or do I need to engage someone to do it for me? ta
     
    Waz, May 30, 2011
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  2. brisz

    brisz Well-Known Member

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    Never done it, don't know how hard it is, but here's the manual info.

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  3. Waz

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    Thanks, that looks scary :(
     
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  4. ZeDHeD

    ZeDHeD Well-Known Member

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    To remove a quarter window apparently you need to slice through the sealant which in turn cuts off the original locating tabs!....which then means you do not have these to locate the window correctly when you refit the second hand ones!
    You're better off buying new ones from Coz!
     
    ZeDHeD, May 31, 2011
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  5. Tektrader

    Tektrader Z32 Hoe, service me baby

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    Once these are cut off they are pretty much a throw away.

    To remove them you have to cut all the locating dowels whihc makes them difficult to relocate on the new car.

    Also the rear rubber seal that seals against the hatch is part of the window and almost all of them are starting to disintegrate.

    New ones are about $200 each/ There are 3 different colour glasses The cheapest is the bronze glass tint. Once they are in the car you are hard pressed to tell what colour they are. Just get the cheapest one.

    They are quite heavy for shipping as well.
     
    Tektrader, May 31, 2011
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  6. CHILI

    CHILI Indestructable Target

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    Have you looked at the price of a new one(they're dearer than a windscreen). $245 plus shipping from COZ.:eek::eek:
     
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  7. Chilledpain

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    Dude, I've sold 2 windows in the past that have been re-fitted perfectly. Removed by me and then re-fitted by a glass worker. Had no issues lining it back up... Locating tab is bugger all... :confused:
     
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  8. Tektrader

    Tektrader Z32 Hoe, service me baby

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    yep, and in 12 months when the rubber seal at the rear starts to fall apart, You will be pulling them off again.

    They are 20 years old FFS. How long do you reckon rubber lasts out in weather. I have seen increasing numbers of these really starting to look crap
     
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  9. Chilledpain

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    Oh yeah, the rubber seal thing that presses on the hatch is a reason to replace the qtr window if it bugs you... I'm just saying that they can be re-fitted no probs after removal is all... Soz Tekky, not trying to single u out m8... :)
     
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  10. michandy

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    Yeah

    And if you go through Nissan about $695 each :eek::eek::eek:
     
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  11. ryzan

    ryzan Moderator Staff Member

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    I bought my whole parts car for less than 2 of those would cost!
     
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  12. Tektrader

    Tektrader Z32 Hoe, service me baby

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    NP

    Funny part is that people actually seem to think that cause the window is small it must be cheap. With the benefit of hindsight if you have to break into the car via a window. The drivers window is the window of choice
     
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  13. Jinxed

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    i reckon id do a targa glass if i had to break in, as a whole targa top regurly sells here in WA for under $50.........remove old panel, put new one in, instant fix!
     
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