GS023

Need to put a new windshield in my 96 track car. Anyone ever installed a plastic one?

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ScaryFast

Yes, 5/16 Lexan. What do you need to know, where to get it, how to install it, does it work?

GS023

All of the above. What about trim?

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eogel

Be aware that Lexan scratches easily. I have had several in my C4 race car and have gone back to glass because of the scratches. Have no trim or moldings on it.

John Shiels

anyone ever try MR10?

ScaryFast

Interesting, Ed. I've had the same one for four or five years now and don't notice any scratches, just lots of tire rubber marks Do you use the special lexan cleaner?

I didn't use any trim, just masked and painted around the edge (on the underside) so it looks better, more "factory". To install you really need the little spring loaded fasteners that locate the windshield before you permanently mount it. I drilled and tapped into the stock frame. I always meant to go back and install T-nuts but it's been fine so far so I never bothered. I'd say I take it off / on about three times a season, I just make sure to thread the bolts in gently so I don't cross thread any.

It vibrates over 100 mph or so, but a center support would solve that. It's on the "To do" list.

I got it from melrose in Chicago.

jwt1603

Melrose? Like Melrose t-tops? I don't see it listed on their website. Do I just call them about it?

ScaryFast

Correct. They don't have much C4 stuff on their site anymore. Give them a call. If they don't have them anymore, there are other places, A quick internet search should reveal a few sources.

I tried to search but the sites were blocked at work...