Lexan windows! Who's got em'? Thoughts?
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Lexan windows! Who's got em'? Thoughts?
Trying to do research on the subject specifically for road racing. My questions are...
Minimum thickness for legality? I have yet to find anything on this subject with NASA. I've read the SCCA requires 6mm (not sure if that is 100% correct). STM sells a full kit that is orientated towards their drag racing customers and is 1/8" thick which I have read will distort at speeds. Just trying to see some real world experiences. I will be installing supports for the windshield as well.
People who have Lexan, specifically windshields, who did you purchase yours from? My builder is recommended SHIELDS. http://www.racingshields.com/
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Minimum thickness for legality? I have yet to find anything on this subject with NASA. I've read the SCCA requires 6mm (not sure if that is 100% correct). STM sells a full kit that is orientated towards their drag racing customers and is 1/8" thick which I have read will distort at speeds. Just trying to see some real world experiences. I will be installing supports for the windshield as well.
People who have Lexan, specifically windshields, who did you purchase yours from? My builder is recommended SHIELDS. http://www.racingshields.com/
Any general thoughts that can be added to the discussion would be awesome
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Ya I can't seem to find the specs on the new CCR either....it USED to be there. I'll ask. It used to be 3/16 for windshield and 1/8 for sides with two straps for the rear and 1 for the front I think. As for the windshield I personally wouldn't for your purposes unless you really really like tearoff's, scratches, dents, etc. Glass is a million times easier, and stiffer. You've been around enough real race cars to know
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I am intrested in this as well. I doubt I will convert to a lexan windscreen, but I do already have Lexan door windows, and I would like to convert the rear window to Lexan. I am mostly worried about the possible loss of strength since I assuem the glass adds some strength to the car. I guess with a full cage I should not be worried about it.
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I'm surprised at the lack of responses to be honest. I assumed more evo dudes would have jumped to lexan.
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If you are not bound by a rule, 3/16" is good for the front, with a couple braces. There are various ways to brace it, but you want some slight tension on the windshield and then it will not deform (assuming the braces are well spaced). The braces essentially disappear from sight as you are looking well ahead.
As mentioned, put a shield on the lexan (like from racing optics).
As mentioned, put a shield on the lexan (like from racing optics).
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I'd go 1/8 on the sides. But the windshield at an 1/8 thick deforms at speed, or so said the porsche guys I talked with. I'm going to have the bracing installed and probably install glass if I can get a good quote. That way I can always install lexan down the road with minimal fab work.
I'm surprised at the lack of responses to be honest. I assumed more evo dudes would have jumped to lexan.
I'm surprised at the lack of responses to be honest. I assumed more evo dudes would have jumped to lexan.
I think the time attack rules said you had to keep glass so thats likely why not a lot have done it. That or everyone's spending all their time on front splitters
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Yep 3/16's on the front/rears at a min, but like you said not required now but easy to do later. To be honest you could likely cut your own lexan out of sheet without paying for precut plus shipping. Esp the 1/8 sides. If you wanna do like mine with the clips you can bring some cardboard and we can trace it out etc, or use your glass as templates. If it doesn't end up like you want we can always order it later.
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i do think only the rear and front windows worth the price /weight reduction. the glass window alone are very light in the evo on the sides.
We decided doesnt worth the hassle and price after we weight them.(side windows)
We decided doesnt worth the hassle and price after we weight them.(side windows)
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