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Old 05-21-2014, 12:09 PM   #310 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic View Post
The angle of the windshield to level ground is 23 degrees. The Fiesta's windshield is 28 degrees. The thickness is greater than that used in a race car, at least that is what the machine shop owner told me and he builds race cars. I figure if I keep it waxed (non abrasive of course) when it rains the raindrops will just blow right over the top of the windshield, probably at any speed over 10 MPH. Sitting still they will just run off the front.

Wheelbase is right at 96 inches.

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On my race/street cars with Lexan windshield that I have had in the past I just used rainx and it worked great!!! As you said with a 23 degree angle the drop's will just fly off.

By the way, nice work on your project!!!
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