Right, So since a rear window doesn't effect forward vision a fiberglass
replacement should be acceptable, I would think.
John B #1197
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
To: "landspeedracer" <landspeedracer@msn.com>
Cc: "Land Speed List" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: Windows
> John,
>
> I understand this to mean that glass can be (even desirable) replaced
> with lexan as long as there is 120 degrees of forward vision.
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/GCC
>
> landspeedracer wrote:
>
> > OK here is a question for the list that I think would apply for all
> > Modified, Classic and Production coupes and sedans. The rule book is
sort of
> > vague on windows, but as it understand it any car can have the windows
> > replaced with Lexan. Now my real questions is can a rear window be
replace
> > with something else other than glass or Lexan (fiberglass panel,
aluminum
> > panel, etc.)? In a race vehicle we certainly don't need to see out the
rear
> > view mirror. So as long as the panel fit's on the vehicle according to
the
> > class rules I don't see any aerodynamic advantage or problem. With
fiberglass
> > I can make it into the same compound shape as the original and with
> > considerably less expense than a new part or a custom Lexan piece. And
just
> > think keeping some of the sun out has got to help make thing a little
cooler.
> >
> > John Beckett
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