Light Windscreen?

[Moya]

Hi All,

My windscreen on my 95 VTI-R has a crack on it. Nice big 20cm right in front of the drivers face.

I remember reading that the Type R has a thinner and lighter windscreen. Is this a normal thing people can get if they call up windscreen o'brien or whatever? Or do I have to go to a special place?

I figure if it's not too much more expensive, I may aswell get the lighter one for my VTI-R.

Thanks

[VTECACCORD]

It's a 900.00 upgrade to get the thinner windscreen.

[Moya]

Upgrade from what?

[nugget666]

They normal weight one i guess.

[Spunkymonkey]

woah...for that price who would want to upgrade...just go the standard replacement.....

ring around...I got mine from frank's auto in cabramatta for $100 - $150 cheaper than windscreen obriens....and forgot from honda direct its very expensive.

[Felix]

If you want a thinner windscreen for weight reduction on your VTIR. I'd suggest spending the money on going to the gym...

A lightweight windscreen will save you about 3kgs max.

[Mr_will]

i agree with felix.

consider also the fact that the windscreen plays an integral role in providing stability to your roof (i have no idea if the roofs of vtirs/type rs are contstructed differently). there are many other weight reduction paths to follow before going down this route, eg wheels, interior, stereo, cf bonnet etc.

[Felix]

consider also the fact that the windscreen plays an integral role in providing stability to your roof (i have no idea if the roofs of vtirs/type rs are contstructed differently).

They are different.
Type R's have no sunroof, therefore are likely to have a stronger structural roof compared to a VTIR.

[Mr_will]

They are different.
Type R's have no sunroof, therefore are likely to have a stronger structural roof compared to a VTIR.


well there you go, i didnt know that. since the vtir would have a more flexible roof it would seem logical for it to have more support elsewhere, eg windscreen.

however what it will come down to is whether the type r windscreen offers the same strength, in a thinner size. if that is the case it shouldnt matter, but i maintain its a lot of effort for not a lot of weight reduction

[1900-hustler]

however what it will come down to is whether the type r windscreen offers the same strength, in a thinner size. if that is the case it shouldnt matter, but i maintain its a lot of effort for not a lot of weight reduction

i dont think honda manufacturers will comprimise the strength of the windshield and the safety of the buyers by jus chucking on a light weight product..

it is the same strength the only think is that it is thinner.. and being thinner means that it lets a heap more noise in..

and if it cost 900 to upgrade to a lightweight one.. unless u live on a track and every second counts.. screw it.. jus get a normal one

[KWICKS]

I doubt a windscreen adds very much strength to roof supports at all. Surely it has to be the weakest point at least.

And i have heard that a sunroof with its required reinforcing makes the turret more structurally sound.

Get the regular glass. Oh - and I think Windscreens O'Brien went broke this week...

[Moya]

What other options in brisbane do I have? Somewhere cheap, as this thread seems to prove, there isn't any difference.

[joyride]

you only have 3 choices:
1. honda dealership
2. windscreens o'brien or equivalent
3. honda wrecker.

[Hondavirgin]

is that $900 over the cost of a normal windscreen?!

The Type R's have a lot of other bracing going on all round the chassis so it is believeable that they could sacrifice some strength in the windscreen if it is such a structurally important element.

[aznpsuazn]

Windscreens are responsible for holding a considerable amount of weight in the event of a flip, and also it will save your face come the day that a rock comes off some1s tilt truck and hits your windscreen.

With these two safety factors in mind, i do not see the justification in purchasing the lighter windscreen if you are only going to save a few kg. This weight can so easily be offset by
-the sh1t up your ass
-the text books you have in the back
-your subs and amp
-any large rounded lady you may be carrying.

If you wish to just have bragging rights, the above does not apply.

[Felix]

Windscreens are responsible for holding a considerable amount of weight in the event of a flip, and also it will save your face come the day that a rock comes off some1s tilt truck and hits your windscreen.

With these two safety factors in mind, i do not see the justification in purchasing the lighter windscreen if you are only going to save a few kg. This weight can so easily be offset by
-the sh1t up your ass
-the text books you have in the back
-your subs and amp
-any large rounded lady you may be carrying.



So true!