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Tech Information => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: SteveM on September 04, 2018, 01:50:12 PM

Title: Windshield tab mounting.
Post by: SteveM on September 04, 2018, 01:50:12 PM

I am planning a few "last minute" upgrades before World of Speed, including the addition of windshield retaining tabs.

My question is as follows:  Should the aluminum tabs touch the windshield, should there be an air gap, or should there be rubber "bumpers" of some kind between the glass and the tab?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Steve.

Title: Re: Windshield tab mounting.
Post by: Dynoroom on September 04, 2018, 02:02:07 PM

Any of the above are acceptable. I prefer rubber bumpers myself.

Title: Re: Windshield tab mounting.
Post by: manta22 on September 04, 2018, 03:40:12 PM

I glued a strip of thin rubber as a cushion between the tabs and the windshield


Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

Title: Re: Windshield tab mounting.
Post by: SteveM on September 05, 2018, 09:42:36 AM

Thank you for the response, guys.  I'm leaning towards some bonded-on rubber strips.  That 3M VHB tape should be more than sufficient to hold the rubber strips in place.

Steve.

Title: Re: Windshield tab mounting.
Post by: saltracer1 on September 05, 2018, 12:08:47 PM

Just wondering, at what speed are windshield tabs mandatory? And what about roof ribs? Phil

Title: Re: Windshield tab mounting.
Post by: Dynoroom on September 05, 2018, 12:43:52 PM

Quote from: saltracer1 on September 05, 2018, 12:08:47 PM

Just wondering, at what speed are windshield tabs mandatory? And what about roof ribs? Phil

Tabs required on front & rear windows on vehicles over 175 MPH. 3.U in the SCTA rule book.

Roof Rails are required over 200 MPH. 4.X of the rule book.