bronze window fitment issues...

problem_si · Post by **problem_si** » December 27, 2006

Hey all...

I nabbed a set of bronze windows for my hatch a few months ago, and I finally had the time to try to put them in.

Problems...

So the rear windows are pretty damn close, I would just have to have a glass shop to cut them a little near the plastic molding. Even "half" in, the bronze tint looked BADASS.

Unfortunately the passenger windows dont even come close. The jdm windows come up about 1.5 inches short. Unless theres a way to stretch glass...I think I'm sunk.

I was told that these work on 88-89 civics, but not my 91. Is there ANY way to make this work???

mcmBuilt · Post by **mcmBuilt** » December 27, 2006

You will probably have to get 88-89 doors......that sucks!

But at least you'll get rid of those stupid seatbelts!!!

problem_si · Post by **problem_si** » December 28, 2006

mcmBuilt wrote:You will probably have to get 88-89 doors......that sucks!

But at least you'll get rid of those stupid seatbelts!!!

Will 88-89 doors fit on a 91 chassis???

If so, do you have to change anything else?

mcmBuilt · Post by **mcmBuilt** » December 28, 2006

problem_si wrote:
mcmBuilt wrote:You will probably have to get 88-89 doors......that sucks!

But at least you'll get rid of those stupid seatbelts!!!

Will 88-89 doors fit on a 91 chassis???

If so, do you have to change anything else?

Yes they fit......not sure if anything else needs to be changed......I'll check it out for you

mcmBuilt · Post by **mcmBuilt** » December 28, 2006

No......Nothing else needs to be changed

problem_si · Post by **problem_si** » December 29, 2006

You would think the window glass on the 88-89 would be bigger than the 90-91, due to the fact that the seatbelt junk isn't there.

The bronze glass is smaller than the stock 90-91 glass. Also, the edge by the B-pillar is slanted slightly with the corner cut off. Its a strange shape, and since I've never owned a 88-89 civic, I don't know if the glass is similar.

I'd really hate to buy 88-89 doors and have it still not work.

Here's the link to the ebay auction that I won the windows in...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 0037776305

mcmBuilt · Post by **mcmBuilt** » December 29, 2006

Research it more, but I am 99.9% sure that it will work

problem_si · Post by **problem_si** » December 29, 2006

Can anyone with a 88-89 hatch confirm that the windows in that link look like your usdm ones?

I just moved, so all my ef friends are no where close to here.

phan · Post by **phan** » January 04, 2007

when dealing with a cr-x, the mounting points and shape of the glass changes from 88-89/90-91. all jdm doors use the same windows, which only fit in our USDM 88-89. i imagine it could be the same thing when dealing with your hatch? just a thought...

SingleCamEJ8 · Post by **SingleCamEJ8** » January 04, 2007

bronze glass looks pimp