Windshield repair/replacement options

[NBS2005]

Yeah, I'm kind of surprised about Lexan. I'm new to racing, the car is ITA/7 but the simplest solution would be to run NASA PT. Lexan is allowed with no points. They run 5 events at Road Atlanta, which aside from Barber, is the closest track.

That may make the most sense. Then I don't have to replace with glass which I know I will chip(call me paranoid)!

[zchris]

The downside to glass is you have to replace it if it takes a hit. The upside is you can see were your going. I have run both in a GT car and would much rather have the expense and vision than the blurry view thru several race old lexan. Nothing worse than a late day race with the sun in you line of site and even slightly scratched lexan. But to each there own.
Chris

[mbuskuhl]

You're going to need special cleaners and polishes for the Lexan. It is very sensitive and easily ruined. Ask me how I know. It won't be a "cheaper" option than going with glass.

[mc-integra111]

Wow, $50? Lucky you. When my windshield cracked and I priced out Lexan it came up about the same price as glass (~$150). Are you sure the Lexan was the required thickness per the rules? Did you include the extra cost of the windshield clips and inner reinforcement bars that are required when running Lexan windows?

I would agree that the glass will chip again, however, I have 5 years on my new windshield and it is still absolutely fine. I think they will last a lot onger than you are thinking.

As another "simple solution", you could always run STU in SCCA.