X275 PL510 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Who makes a lexan front window for a Datsun 510 and how much do they usually run? Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Not a good idea if you want to run your windshield wipers! Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Not a good idea if you want to run your windshield wipers! Sorry, probably a newb question, but what would it do to the wipers? Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 The lexan will scratch from use of the wipers. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Yes, it's only plastic. Glass is harder than steel. It wouldn't last long on the highway in the real world. On a race car it reduces weight if used all around, lowering the center of gravity of the car. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 To answers this poor guys question, I don't known of anyone that makes a lexan windshield for a 510 Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Find a competent race shop and have them make you one. 1 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Find a competent race shop and have them make you one. And buy a case of Rain-X. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 So I talked to a guy that the track this weekend with lexan windows, all he did was buy a sheet if lexan and cut it to the shape needed. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 This will work but on the street the dirt and stones will soon scratch it up. Won't take long till it's frosted. Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 That what this guy was saying, though he did mention that the scratch resistant film that you can get is a lot better than it used to be. He said wants to go back to glass, but it is a racecar after all. Quote Link to comment
X275 PL510 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 This is for a race car. It will be competing in X275 (drag racing). First post, and people think I am stupid for asking this question. Nice forum you guys have. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 You wouldn't believe what people think and do. Stuff that belongs on a track car going 130 used on a DD going 75. Calipers and rotors that would stop a 20 ton semi, rear spoilers the add 25 pounds of down force, exhaust that would flow a hemi, strut bars because everyone does, catch cans (yup, on a street car!!!) Is it any wonder when you don't say why in your first post? Quote Link to comment
X275 PL510 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Fair enough, I planned to just get a piece of Lexan and cut it. I was just making sure if somebody made one that was fitted before I did. Ya, this is a complete drag car. Hope to go low 4.50's - high 4.40's in the 1/8 at about 155-160. It will be a hemi cut in half basically. Plan to get a Brad 8 head that would normally be on a Pro Mod and stick one on a 4 cylinder block. All for the weight reduction. I'm not an import guy by any means, but the Datsun is light and that is why I chose this car. If I go the torque converter way it will have a turbo 400. If I go with a clutch, it will have a Liberty 5 speed. It will most likely be an automatic though since I will be running on radials. Clutch and radials do not go together very well on a racecar. 1 Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 pics of racecar? 1 Quote Link to comment
X275 PL510 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 It's going to sandblasting this week. Everything is taken off of it. Will post pics after it gets primered and all of the body work is done. 4 Quote Link to comment
mttam510 Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Who makes a lexan front window for a Datsun 510 and how much do they usually run? Sheilds makes one. The also do have a treated polycarbonate windsheld that you CAN use wipers on.....heres a link: http://www.racingshields.com/ Quote Link to comment
Dime Dave Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 X275 PL510, A lot of road racers have bought used Lexan windshields from NASCAR teams and cut them down to fit their windshield opening. Check with your sanctioning body to see if they have a minimum thickness and/or bracing requirement for Lexan windshields. I know SCCA allows Lexan front windshields, but they need to be 6mm (0.24") minimum thickness and have at least three 1" wide support braces to keep it from collapsing inward. 2 Quote Link to comment
X275 PL510 Posted July 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2014 X275 PL510, A lot of road racers have bought used Lexan windshields from NASCAR teams and cut them down to fit their windshield opening. Check with your sanctioning body to see if they have a minimum thickness and/or bracing requirement for Lexan windshields. I know SCCA allows Lexan front windshields, but they need to be 6mm (0.24") minimum thickness and have at least three 1" wide support braces to keep it from collapsing inward. Everything will be taken care of accordingly and I really appreciate the advice Dave. Quote Link to comment
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