OEM/aftermarket windsheild weights

[dspillman]

Quick note to the racers here that have to retain OEM type glass in their cars.

Jmark brought out to the track this past weekend an aftermarket windsheild that was pitted from gravel from street use. Thanks Mark!!

While unpacking trailer at home, handling the windsheild along side a badly cracked OEM peice, I noticed a definate difference in weight of 2 units...has to be 5-6 pounds....great place to lose a little weight, up high in the car. Swap out the OEM glass with the cheapest aftermarket peice you can find!!

Good luck with your racing...

David

[2003z]

good to know. I was gonna swap mine out just because its all pitted and hard to see out of.

[preith]

What aftermarket brand was it? I'm curious, I purchased mine from Victoria British. It's made by PPG. When I saw that, I didn't have any worries since it was from a reputable brand.

How old was Mark's? With the age of these cars It wouldn't surprise me if it's been around for a while even if it is an aftermarket unit.

I've owned 2 vehicles from Texas, both with the original glass, and were both pitted badly. One was a '77 Z, and the other, my current tow vehicle, '94 powerstroke Ford.

[thehelix112]

Is this lexan `glass' you're talking about by any chance?

Dave

[dspillman]

Took the bathroom scales down to the barn this morning....

windsheild OEM.....255 pounds....

Aftermarket Guardian brand.....247....... Yep, I need all the help I can get to reach 2430 with me in the car....scales showed 227.5 by myself. By no means are the bathroom scales spot on. Just a good comparison. Removing 6-8 pounds off the top half of racer will make a noticable difference....the car and the driver

This is fairly common knowledge in the racing community, told to me by part time sensei Katman.

Being able to weigh these side by side,verifies what I've been told last few years.

david

[LanceM]

Took the bathroom scales down to the barn this morning....

windsheild OEM.....255 pounds....

Aftermarket Guardian brand.....247.......

david

When I read this first line I thought ??? WTF???? Mine didn't weight that much!!! Then I read the rest

My first smile of the day, thanks!

[jmark]

Cool. Glad that you can use my windshield. See ya in a few days.