modding the DF windshield?

[TheNuker]

I can send you the autoCAD file if you want.

That would be awesome, thank you!

Nuker-

 

[Towerdog]

I don't have any finished pictures at the moment, but I changed the rake of the windshield bracket from ~73* to 50* and it looks much less like a wall and gives the windshield a bit of a curve. The metal mounting tabs are easy enough to bend in a small vice. You will have to redrill the hood on the outer edge holes to make the metal bracket fit the curvature of the hood. With the new angle, it effectively shortens the windshield which means less needs to be removed if going even shorter.

Thanks Lonny for the cutting tips. If any other members have cut their windshield with success and have any feedback please share.

I wish I would have thought about that before I sent mine off to the powder coater. I didnt even test fit it and didnt realize how vertical it is.... Only thing I dont like about the car.

 

[Towerdog]

Im glad this post popped up, I was planning on cutting mine then talked myself out of it,,, Read this post and cut it this morning before mounting it... Hate the look but it beats wearing a helmet 100% of the time.

 

[Ross]

i'm liking my new windshield, but it doesn't use the DF mounting points.

 

[Towerdog]

i'm liking my new windshield, but it doesn't use the DF mounting points.
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Me too!!

 

[JBINTX]

That would be awesome, thank you!

Nuker-

PM me with your email address.

 

[JBINTX]

i'm liking my new windshield, but it doesn't use the DF mounting points.
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Ross Comparing that pic to your avatar pic, you appear to have two different Goblins….

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Adjusting the tabs on the windshield frame is not too tough, but the bottom edge of the frame will have to be re-contoured to not make contact with the hood. The windshield can be bent back to match the angle of the a-pillars and still have 'knuckle room' between the steering wheel and the plexiglass.

Desert Sasqwatch #155 Track (mods) - 08 SS/TC crate LNF F40

Meh. I put Mazda Miata seats in my CJ with the speakers in the headrest. Decent sound, right at my ears. :D

dfkitcar.com

 

[Towerdog]

Adjusting the tabs on the windshield frame is not too tough, but the bottom edge of the frame will have to be re-contoured to not make contact with the hood. The windshield can be bent back to match the angle of the a-pillars and still have 'knuckle room' between the steering wheel and the plexiglass.

Desert Sasqwatch #155 Track (mods) - 08 SS/TC crate LNF F40

Meh. I put Mazda Miata seats in my CJ with the speakers in the headrest. Decent sound, right at my ears. :D

dfkitcar.com

Yea... I think I will wait till the paint has fully gassed out so I can wrap it. Then I will bend them tabs back.

 

[OptimizePrime]

I wish I would have thought about that before I sent mine off to the powder coater. I didnt even test fit it and didnt realize how vertical it is.... Only thing I dont like about the car.

One downside of bending the tabs is wind buffeting while wearing a helmet. At ~70mph I had wind clipping just the top of my helmet to the point it was hard to see and became a safety issue. I have since removed the windscreen and take the wind on 100% and it's been a much better (but not ideal) experience at speed.

Kind of hoping DF is working on a windscreen solution which overcomes the scratchyness of the polycarb. and the angle at which it sits while being aesthetic at the same time - form and function.

 

[Towerdog]

i'm liking my new windshield, but it doesn't use the DF mounting points.
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Ross If you got bored some time and took your CAD piece and layed it out like this...... obviously like with a fully symmetrical wing there are - numbers on the bottom side.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

One downside of bending the tabs is wind buffeting while wearing a helmet. At ~70mph I had wind clipping just the top of my helmet to the point it was hard to see and became a safety issue. I have since removed the windscreen and take the wind on 100% and it's been a much better (but not ideal) experience at speed.

Kind of hoping DF is working on a windscreen solution which overcomes the scratchyness of the polycarb. and the angle at which it sits while being aesthetic at the same time - form and function.

Take your helmet off and let the wind blow through your hair.

 

[Jareth]

Take your helmet off and let the wind blow through your hair.

Your assuming that we all still have a full head of hair?

 

[k.rollin]

Your assuming that we all still have a full head of hair?

Mine reaches my beltline; I take my helmet off and feel like this: