mountainbiker2

Is there anyone selling these for a C5 Z06?

thanks,

Steve A.

davidfarmer

I got my World Challenge lexan from this company. I know they have Z06 rear, not sure about coupe

http://www.racingshields.com/default.html

mountainbiker2

I have a FRC. I'll give them call.

thanks,

gkmccready

http://www.summitracing.com/search/b...9/?Ns=Rank|Asc

Percy's SpeedGlass. http://www.percyshp.com/SpeedGlass.html http://www.percyshp.com/store/speedglass/cat_8.html

Just another alternative.

mountainbiker2

What thickness do we get for the rear? How do we install this? As you can see, I want one, but know nothing about it.

Steve

gkmccready

In the SCCA GCR they say 6mm (1/4") for the windshield, and 3mm (1/8") for the rear or side windows -- it seemed consistent across at least GT, ST and Prod. The NASA CCR says 3/16" for the windshield and doesn't specify for anything else that I can see.

There're a bunch of ways to install it depending on what you order and what you want. You can use adhesive like the stock windows, or fasteners. On some vehicles you can replace the entire `frame' or hatch with just the polycarb to save even more weight... not useful to your FRC, I don't think...

John Shiels

you can bolt it in with SS countersunk flat heads and counter suck conical washers.. My rear hatch is 3/16" on my coupe which is a lot bigger than you Z

bosco022

Five Star Race Car bodies makes them for both C5 & C6 Vettes.
We bought ours there, competitive pricing

mphox

Anybody have Any pics or links to installation methods?

davidfarmer

Just bolt or rivet the rear in. For the front you will need reinforcement....I made aluminum channel

brkntrxn

What kind of weight savings are we talking about? Windshield and rear glass on a Z06/FRC?


-Kevin

John Shiels

you will have to trim the lexan to fit it is not an exact copy of your glass.

John B

I had 1 of my guys make 3. I think he messed up the first 1 . He said it was easy. I'll ask him tonight as he no longer works for me.

geerookie

I don't know specifics for a Z06/FRC but on the coupe I saved 27lbs.

geerookie

These things are usually very expensive 350$ or more

I made my own. $83 and that was for a coupe. Z06 would be less.
Before I removed the rear glass I made a template using butcher paper.
Then went to my favorite hardware store and bought a sheet of 3mm/1/8" Lexan and cut it out from my template with a jig saw.

As John said, do a little trimming and it's a perfect fit.

I riveted mine in. Lighter than using any other type of fastener.

mountainbiker2

I ordered one from Racing Shields. The company "DavidFarmer" recommended. 1/8" cut to fit. They were very helpful on the phone. Should have it in a couple of weeks. I'll let you guys know what happens.

thanks,

Steve A.

drivinhard

IIRC OEM C5 front glass is ~36 lb, Z06 is 30 lb, rear Z06 is ~20 lb

davidfarmer

how hard is it to heat/bend lexan???? I've never tried it. I know the Shields winshields can be purchased with chip and fog protection, but for the rear who cares.

travisnd

Bump... the idea of getting a sheet of lexan for the rear from the hardware store and cutting it to fit has my attention. When installing with a rivet is there any worry about cracking the plastic? Any tips?

trackboss

Yes. Whatever method you choose to install allow the piece to float somewhat.