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To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. "Update" #2643373 04/09/19 07:00 PM 04/09/19 07:00 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	Just took out all my glass and went to lexane. All came out good But a little concerned about the front windshield. I opted to bolt it in and remove the rubber and molding with the kit supplied And seems pretty solid but thinking at 140 it might push a little hard. What is everyone's Thoughts on bracing the center? If yes you have any pics? Thanks in advance 😉 "Update" First run off the trailer and it rattled pretty good, was a little concerned it might come on on me but was good when I got back down to under 100. Made a little center brace from 3/4" flatstock aluminum and wrapped in J Waxler's secret Tape, screwed it into the roof and didn't even notice it after that.👍 Last edited by mikeysmopars; 05/15/19 07:45 PM. Reason: Update Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: mikeysmopars] #2643374 04/09/19 07:03 PM 04/09/19 07:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,036 bean town ....Ca W WHITEDART master
WHITEDART master W Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 3,036 bean town ....Ca	Originally Posted by mikeysmopars Just took out all my glass and went to lexane. All came out good But a little concerned about the front windshield. I opted to bolt it in and remove the rubber and molding with the kit supplied And seems pretty solid but thinking at 140 it might push a little hard. What is everyone's Thoughts on bracing the center? If yes you have any pics? Thanks in advance 😉 .. in my opinion it would depend on what thickness of lexan you used In the 8s N/A.with Brett miller W8's 5.07 at 133 at 2700lb

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: WHITEDART] #2643378 04/09/19 07:05 PM 04/09/19 07:05 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	3/16" Shiloh Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: mikeysmopars] #2643380 04/09/19 07:09 PM 04/09/19 07:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,869 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,869 Ontario, Canada	3/16 ... brace it !! It may not end up in your lap BUT if it flexes in its causing more drag than in its intended position.

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: mikeysmopars] #2643381 04/09/19 07:10 PM 04/09/19 07:10 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	3/16 wont need the brace EDIT If you use screws to screw it in you will be fine and it wont flex much at all.. I run 1/8" on my car at 152 mph Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 04/09/19 07:21 PM.

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: mikeysmopars] #2643384 04/09/19 07:13 PM 04/09/19 07:13 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,646 Ringtown, Pa. Dartsport540 top fuel
Dartsport540 top fuel Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,646 Ringtown, Pa.	How thick is the lexan? Here is a pic of the 2 supports on my windshield. Metal rod with clear vinyl tube sliced and slid over support rod. You can't see them very much. 548 cu. in., Bill Mitchell Aluminum Block, CRT 727 auto trans, Alston Chassis. 8.981et at 149.46 mph. 1.204et - 60 foot, So Far....

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: Dartsport540] #2643385 04/09/19 07:21 PM 04/09/19 07:21 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	Looks good, thanks for the pix! Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2643387 04/09/19 07:23 PM 04/09/19 07:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	Originally Posted by MR_P_BODY 3/16 wont need the brace Thanks PBody, I've heard several guys say it's not a problem. Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: Stanton] #2643390 04/09/19 07:32 PM 04/09/19 07:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca M mikeysmopars OP top fuel
mikeysmopars OP top fuel M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,608 fresno ca	Originally Posted by Stanton 3/16 ... brace it !! It may not end up in your lap BUT if it flexes in its causing more drag than in its intended position. Good point! Founder and CEO of the Central Valley Mopar Drag Pack

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: mikeysmopars] #2643405 04/09/19 08:35 PM 04/09/19 08:35 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	I also would brace it, a tire(?) piece from another car at 140mph will put the whole thing in your lap, because lexan is not likely break, and that would hurt. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: jcc] #2643425 04/09/19 09:11 PM 04/09/19 09:11 PM
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fullmetaljacket master F Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849	3/16 is the same thickness as the original glass. You won't need a brace as if you were using 1/8th. With all those screws planting on all sides, it will be fine. I'm about 9 miles per hour slower than you and my 3/16th doesn't budge a hair. Maybe a pot hole in Manhattan will make it flinch though. LOL.

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: fullmetaljacket] #2643437 04/09/19 09:32 PM 04/09/19 09:32 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 916 SE Washington Forest super stock
Forest super stock Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 916 SE Washington	I've been 170 in my stratus with 1/8" lexan and no brace...

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: mikeysmopars] #2643526 04/10/19 07:46 AM 04/10/19 07:46 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 13,187 aZLiViN J J_BODY I Live Here
J_BODY I Live Here J Joined: May 2003 Posts: 13,187 aZLiViN	Looks good Mike!! ....but there’s been some times I still like being able to roll that window down!! 🥵

Re: To brace or not to brace? front Lexan. [Re: J_BODY] #2643629 04/10/19 11:50 AM 04/10/19 11:50 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,363 Las Vegas Al_Alguire I Live Here
Al_Alguire I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 19,363 Las Vegas	The Cuda was 3/16 from Proglass in the stock gasket with the stock trim and went 171 with no brace and no problems. "I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know." "It's never wrong to do the right thing"

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