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To: landspeedracer <landspeedracer@msn.com>
Subject: Re: Windows
From: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 15:08:35 -0700
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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