scootz
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 05:39 PM |
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Polycarbonate Windscreens
I'm aware of them being used as side-screens and rear-screens, but as a wind-screen???
[Edited on 3/9/09 by scootz]
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blakep82
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 05:41 PM |
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not if you indend any kind of IVA you won't 
what car is it for?
you could try this lot
http://www.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/northern-windscreens-15678954.html
[Edited on 3/9/09 by blakep82]
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andy o
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 05:43 PM |
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its possible but you will have problems with scratches from your wipers etc.
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 05:47 PM |
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i think this is going to be a "towing dolly" argument because when I was swapping out the glass in my capri for polycarb I was told by the
suppliers and the owners forum that windscreens categorically HAD to be glass.
http://www.gcip.co.uk/FAB/boat_car_windows.htm
[Edited on 3/9/09 by cd.thomson]
Craig
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Canada EH!
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 06:03 PM |
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Nascar guys use it then cover it with thin tearoffs to protect it, scratches easily and turns opaque if Polarized sunglasses are worn.
Wipers would ruin it in short order.The schools tried it some years ago to prevent broken windows, soon scratched, and the muppets found that it burns
nicely.
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iank
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 06:10 PM |
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A polycarb windscreen isn't legal for the road as I understand it - I believe the regs call for laminated glass with all the correct
markings.
For the track it depends on the series regulations I'd expect.
It is possible to get small runs of windscreens made, but they cost the earth.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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blakep82
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 06:31 PM |
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i've known of a mini with poly carb window pass mot ok. iva doesn't allow, but as we know, iva and mot have different rules!
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piddy
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 07:35 PM |
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I wouldn't consider it for a windscreen, IMHO it wouldn't last five minutes and would be very difficult to see through in no time at all.
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scootz
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 07:43 PM |
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Cheers guys... as suspected!
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mad4x4
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| posted on 3/9/09 at 08:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
A polycarb windscreen isn't legal for the road as I understand it - I believe the regs call for laminated glass with all the correct
markings.
For the track it depends on the series regulations I'd expect.
It is possible to get small runs of windscreens made, but they cost the earth.
MR MOT Tester doesn;t check the Marks only my SVA/IVA. so technically any laminated glass will do as long as it is right grade.
Scot's do it better in Kilts.
MK INDY's Don't Self Centre Regardless of MK Setting !
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 4/9/09 at 09:30 AM |
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Could you not get some mahoosive tear-offs for the screen???
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Benzine
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| posted on 4/9/09 at 09:52 AM |
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Charlie Broomfield uses one on his rover in PPC, takes it off for MOT and doesn't use wipers, just rain-x/rainex/however you spell it
That's what I read in PPC anyway
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 4/9/09 at 10:00 AM |
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Rain-X can affect certain types of plastics.
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