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Old 02-03-2010, 06:35 PM   #110 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by winkosmosis View Post
Rather than try to deal with curved glass, why not do it like the raptor and build a split windshield with radiused metal/fiberglass edges?

A wedge fore-body or windshield like that creates unstable flow accelerations,jeopardizing attachment at the roof and A-pillar transition.
The $3,000 GTP laminated safety-glass windshield would be worth it.
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