1st Generation Specific 1979-1985 Discussion

1st Gen Polycarbonate / Lexan WINDSHIELD

Old Aug 16, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Alright, I've tried searching, and I have come up empty. Where do the guys who in race in the Rx-7 Spec series, and others like it (IE SCCA), get the polycarbonate, lexan, or speed glass windshields?
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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ive never seen one for sale... mazda used to sell the rear 3 windows
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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my recommendation would be to have a local plastics shop make it, I've had them make several boat windows.
Old Aug 18, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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Clear One sells flat sheets through Summit and Jegs. They're pretty cheap. Not sure how easy they are to form to the right shape, but I did see someone put one in a Mustang once...



http://www.clearonewindows.com/
Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:09 PM
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http://iscracing.net/Fiberglass.htm



bottom of page. 8lbs lighter than glass. $350.00



put a sheet of clear mylar over it to reduce scratching.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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that's what I'm looking for, but FL to CA is going to cost a small fortune for shipping.



anyone else know of someone on the west coast? having one made, not cut to fit is $300- only $50 less than one that is molded for the car.
Old Aug 25, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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EP and GT guys of all types were buying NASCAR take-offs. They replace windshields after every race, you can buy them for $10-15 from people that get them out of their dumpsters.



Unless I'm unaware of it, no Spec7 series allows lexan/polycarb windshields (or hatches or quarter windows), so asking those guys will get you funny looks.
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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you kidding?! I swore I just saw a spec 7 car with a plastic windshield, that also had the brackets around the edge.
Old Sep 3, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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SPEC-7 never used lexan. It was a cheap class with very SPECific things you can do to get you on the track quickly and cheaply. It's also has run it's course and is a dead class.



People have taken a SPEC-7 and added a lotta performance parts to it and race in a faster class.
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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yeah, I decided to not run in the Spec 7 class. I have too many modifications.
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