new 2011 rule changes

[jl222]

  I also feel that vacuum cleaners would be a fast way to pick up glass and save racers a lot of money and what happens if a racer cant't find a replacement window?

                 JL222

   

 
 

I didn't even think about buying a replacement window. Never occurred to me that such a thing would be out there. I cut my own windows for the '32. So I cut my own window for the Vega. If the racer can't find a replacement window he makes one. Question answered.

  Gee Rich if Lexon is so easy to bend and make compound curves why would any one bother to make fiberglass molds for streamliners or anything else? Wow, thanks problem solved just use Lexon
  Good luck making a rear window for those old Buicks.

                     JL222

[revolutionary]

What about the option of using a specified thickness safety film like Laminex instead of just window tint??

[RichFox]

I wouldn't want to make a windshield for a '58 Plymouth either. But if you can't buy a replacement window I don't see any other way than making a replacement window. I guess you could take up knitting. In the case of a rear window, I don't see why you couldn't use tin or fiberglass to replicate the contor of the stock window. I never parallel park my car. Why do I have to see out the back window? Have to check with the board on this one.

[nickleone]

From Pro Rally cars a picture of a framless Lexan window with subframe.


Metal subframe attached to door body.

Nick

[dw230]

"...but 3M and others make the clear bra film (used on front of motorhomes) which I believe will."

Brian,

I know you are in the RV repair business. Can you find the product id for us? Something like this may be available from McMaster Carr.

DW

[thundersalt]

3M scotchgaurd paint protectant film available up to 24" so you would have to do large glass in sections. you can get it through auto paint suppliers. I have a test video on my facebook page since I couldn't get it to upload here or on youtube. If you don't want to be my friend maybe Dan could share it on his FB page.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1287193347
Finally got it to load on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8b3ybOqh5I

[dw230]

OK, Brian I took care of the FB deal - we're friends.

Thanks for the tape info.

DW

[Buickguy3]

   Dan,
  Is this the product that you are referring to? I believe it is what we have on our headlights.
Doug

        http://www.clearmask.com/aerogard.php

[revolutionary]

"...but 3M and others make the clear bra film (used on front of motorhomes) which I believe will."

Brian,

I know you are in the RV repair business. Can you find the product id for us? Something like this may be available from McMaster Carr.

DW

Again Laminex

[dw230]

Doug,

Several of those products look like they would be superior to standard window tint.

Lets see what can get pushed through at the meeting.

DW

[thundersalt]

I think if you were to apply it to both sides you would get almost 100% containment.

[Elmo Rodge]

At World of Speed we picked up about a trillion (I don't want to over exagerate  ) pieces of glass from one wayward window. All I can say about the blue stuff is it was easy to see to pick up. None of it was stuck to the glass. Wayno

[NathanStewart]

What about the option of using a specified thickness safety film like Laminex instead of just window tint??

BINGO.  IMO we had a good rule on our hands but we let it be poorly executed.  Window tint and packaging tape is NOT safety film.

[desotoman]

packaging tape is NOT safety film.

If someone used packaging tape and crashed putting glass all over the track, and I was next to run and as a result took out one of my $800 tires, and maybe my car,  I would be pissed, and that is putting it mildly.

If you cannot afford to race, park it.

Tom G.

[jl222]

packaging tape is NOT safety film.

If someone used packaging tape and crashed putting glass all over the track, and I was next to run and as a result took out one of my $800 tires, and maybe my car,  I would be pissed, and that is putting it mildly.

If you cannot afford to race, park it.

Tom G.

  Been there done that.

         JL222