I need your opinion on windshields...Please - Page 2

CobraDan · #1 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009, 04:10 AM

Windshield Glass.-

Windscreen, tinted glass. Includes bottom rubber. Each.$495 from Finnishline
A tinted piece of scratch resistance Lexan $125
The Lexan is so much lighter than the glass that it does vibrate even with the center rod but with my new hardtop that is almost eliminated. The guys racing their cobras at excessive speeds have had the Lexan windshields also still crack and break. This has been discussed many times before and if you have the scratch resistant Lexan most say the wipers will not scratch, I have yet to be caught in the rain.

Clois Harlan · #2 (**permalink**) 02-26-2009, 05:09 AM

I have been caught in the rain on more than on occassion and glass or lexan the bottom line is that the windshiel wipers are more of a decoration than a functioning accessory of the Cobra. Light rain...OK! Gulley washer .. forget about it!

CobraDan · #3 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 12:19 PM

http://www.finishlineaccessories.com...42d3be70113095

blykins · #4 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 12:22 PM

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CHANMADD · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2009, 03:16 PM

I have had a Lexan for 20 yrs,,the double scratch resitant one. I used it with the wipers a lot..no scratches. I even had an accident in which a tree branch would have gone through and probably killed me if I had ha a glass windshield. I never have experienced vibration,probably because when installed in the frame I used Silicone all the way around..so it also does not leak.Over 100 mph you can see the windshield flex, especially if the mirror is mounted to the windshield. I broke 2 glass screens first befor putting in the Lexan. In SA we do a roadworthy....like the Aussies and I took a piece of Lexan and a 4 lb hammer and told the inspector to please break the piece...impossible... so they passed my screen and a lot of subsequent ones.
John

legenmetals · #6 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 08:49 AM

Glass-D.O.T. approved. I also have glass wind wings.

legenmetals · #7 (**permalink**) 03-25-2009, 09:00 AM

I have found that cracks are somtimes formed from the screws on the perimeter of the winshield assy. contacting the glass and scoring the glass. I had to grind down several screws after rechroming my original frame and fitting a new glass windshield into the frame. The frame screws cannot come into contact with the glass.

bret a ewing · #8 (**permalink**) 03-26-2009, 10:20 AM

Replacing my cracked glass windshield with Lexan MR10 was the best idea. Never have to worry about it again.