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Old 11-25-2013, 08:35 PM   #19 (permalink)
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I've been looking for some plexiglass to replace the originals that way i can still see and it'll be lighter than glass
Weight only really matters in city-driving.
A few pounds won by removing windows won't make a big difference in fuel consumption.

It will help if it's part of an all-out weight reduction effort, but still has to be balanced between investment and (little) return.

Vekke went a long ways to reduce his Lupo's weight - including replacing the windows - to good effect.

Most of the possible weight savings on a car comes from replacing the sheet metal body panels with lightweight (aviation) alternatives - which can shave a couple 100s of lbs of weight off a VW Golf sized car.
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