I am hoping to machine up new front side windows for my mini from 5mm acrylic .I will dispense with the winding gear and heavier glass existing and have a sliding arrangement in half of the windows,does anyone know if this has any conflict with the MOT requirements ? Thanks Ferg
Acrylic Windows
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, Feb 16 2016 06:24 PM
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nicklouse
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Posted 16 February 2016 - 06:38 PM
Not part of the MOT.
But consider polycarbonate rather than acrylic.
But consider polycarbonate rather than acrylic.
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Posted 16 February 2016 - 07:49 PM
But consider polycarbonate rather than acrylic.
Yeh, definitely don't use acrylic as you will make the car really easy to break in to, and will be dangerous in a crash as it splinters and isn't very strong.
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Posted 16 February 2016 - 11:21 PM
I have had 'Perspex' (originally an ICI trade name) in y rally car(s) for many years and have had no problems with them. In fact, all the works rally cars used Perspex unless they were running in Group 1 when glass was required. It is also known as 'Plexiglass' or 'Acrylic' sheet.
My sailplane also has a Pespex canopy.
You just take care not to scratch it when cleaning the DGS off of it after a rally!
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