Removing windshield for track

scottj · #1 (**permalink**) 06-28-2005, 03:30 PM

Can anyone provide feedback as to what way the removal of the windshield affects the handling on a roadcourse? Basically, the car is balance well now and I'm wondering if it will upset that. FYI- the car does have a front spoiler. Thanks- Scott

RACER X #99 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-28-2005, 05:14 PM

Scotti,
I can tell you from experience it feels a whole lot faster. BTW don't forget to close your visor.

If you go to a new track and they insisit on a check out ride, the instructors will sign you off before you hit the second corner.

Cranky

Sorry if I didn't answer your question but I have been running for so long without a windshied I forgot how it used to handle.

coyled · #3 (**permalink**) 07-05-2005, 12:17 PM

Scott, that full size windshield does create some down force for the front tires. If you remove it, it will push more in high speed corners, 90 mph or better, but it will only do this at the limit. You will likely have to make adjustments after the removal. If you duct tape off part of the nose, it will help eliminate some of the push. Good luck, Scott.

tommyboy · #4 (**permalink**) 07-22-2005, 11:50 AM

Where can I purchase a racing windscreen that has a fabricated aluminum or stainless steel base ?
A few more questions :
- If I were to fabricate one, what would be proper dimensions
(height & width) for the wind screen.
- I have seen an inexpensive screen at Cobra restorers I believe constructed from acrylic. Would it be better to use .250" Lexan ?

RACER X #99 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2005, 11:19 AM

Tom,
I bought the windscreen from Cobra restorers, POS it will crack if you even get hit with the smallest stone.

Next time I'll get some 1/4" lexan and make my own frame out of some light weight aluminim angle.

If your gonna make your own, don't worry about making a copy of an original. Make one that is just tall enough and wide enough to keep the road garbage out of your face.

RD

tommyboy · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2005, 07:03 AM

Thanks RD,
I was planning on making my own unless I could find a good setup already made. ERA has racing windscreens available for $275.00 . I am trying to get one of there metal base screen mounts and I will cut my own Lexan. We will see?

BevanWright · #7 (**permalink**) 08-14-2005, 07:53 PM

I made my own (a second one for the passengers side) out of lightweight aluminium angle iron - and it was a pain in the bum to make!

This is due to the shape of the car - dipping down where the guard meets the screen curve, and the curve of the screen from front to back, and the lean back of the screen itself.

Worth it in the long run tho!

The Lexan piece is the easy bit, make one out of paper first have it sitting on the car to get it right, then make the lexan screen, then finally the bracket to suit.

I made my bracket with extra parts so that the entire assempbly was held on by dzeus fasteners for easy removal.