side window

[rick430]

Does anyone know why they did not make the entire side window operational. That non operational vent portion makes for a more closed in feeling. Has anyone talked to the guys involved in the design of the car relating to this issue. Just curious.

 

[dbtgt]

Does anyone know why they did not make the entire side window operational. That non operational vent portion makes for a more closed in feeling. Has anyone talked to the guys involved in the design of the car relating to this issue. Just curious.

I don't know for sure, but I suspect it is to allow for the window to roll all the way down in the door. Without it I think the window would interfere with the door hinges, and other internal mechanisms.

 

[fjpikul]

DBTGT is absolutely correct. The whole window unit was very tricky to design and make functional.

 

[GT Tech]

It's my understanding that there was more than a few "Heated" meetings concerning the windows. In the original design, the windows were not even functional. Changes were made to the actual door outer skin design to accommodate a working window. As anyone who has seen the inside of the door can attest, it is a VERY tight fit between the glass and the skin. There is no way the whole window could go down, and still keep the desired shape of the door. A classic case of form vs function.

I guess thats why we have the word, compromise. :thumbsup

 

[SLF360]

A classic case of form vs function.

I guess thats why we have the word, compromise. :thumbsup

I am glad form prevailed !:thumbsup

If you put it down half or 3/4 way, it looks cool and racy, almost like the little lexan windows in the racecars...