Cracked Windshield

SonnyJack · 02-21-2022, 02:23 PM

Getting ready to start the season and taking advantage of a nice 65 degree day and have stumbled onto this nastiness. Any thoughts as to whether this is bad enough to necessitate getting replaced before my first event?

Sorta hard to tell but it's shaped like an "x" and is in the bottom corner of the passenger side.

rwheels · 02-21-2022, 02:56 PM

Just replace it; those cracks will just continue as the car flexes and twists. Your insurance (comprehensive), will cover most of it.

SonnyJack · 02-21-2022, 03:24 PM

Thanks. This is a track only car so I'll be covering it myself. More just curious if it's a "do it now" because I won't be let on the track, or a "it can wait" because it's on the passenger side.

roastbeef · 02-21-2022, 07:54 PM

it will be covered by most insurance, just get it done.

dparm · 02-22-2022, 09:25 AM

You might not pass tech inspection with that. I would get it fixed ASAP.

Might also be time to consider tear-offs or other clear bra-like products to add some extra protection.

SonnyJack · 02-22-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dparm

You might not pass tech inspection with that. I would get it fixed ASAP.

Might also be time to consider tear-offs or other clear bra-like products to add some extra protection.

Thanks! Set for replacement next weekend. Would love more info on the tear off thing.

DukeofAlexandria · 02-22-2022, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SonnyJack

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Originally Posted by "dparm;28615793"

You might not pass tech inspection with that. I would get it fixed ASAP.

Might also be time to consider tear-offs or other clear bra-like products to add some extra protection.

Thanks! Set for replacement next weekend. Would love more info on the tear off thing.

3 of the more up and up tracks I race at would 100% fail you for a crack that size during tech inspection.

Glad you're having it replaced and like most said, comprehensive coverage should take care of this for a small fee.

-Duke

Estoril Blue · 02-24-2022, 01:45 PM

Dparm is right - that will flag you in most competent Tech lines. Its just going to get worse in any case.

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rwheels Major 7067 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: May 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Just replace it; those cracks will just continue as the car flexes and twists. Your insurance (comprehensive), will cover most of it.
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SonnyJack Captain 326 Rep 872 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3/'18 F83 M4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Laurel, MD iTrader: (1)	Thanks. This is a track only car so I'll be covering it myself. More just curious if it's a "do it now" because I won't be let on the track, or a "it can wait" because it's on the passenger side. __________________ AA Gen 2 Lvl 2 w/Meth; MagnaFlow catless x-pipe; Dinan Underdrive Pulley; VAC Coated Bearings; ARP Rod Bolts; Oil Diverter Valve; Dinan Strut Braces; Dinan Rear Toe Links; ECS Rear Trailing Arms; MCS 2-Way NR w/700F-1000R; GC Camber Plates; AKG 75D MM & 95A TM; CAE Shifter; Titan T-S5; StopTech ST60 380mm/ST40 355mm; MFactory DS; Zebulon Splitter; Zebulon 330 Rear Wing; Gutted w/Piper Motorsports Custom Cage; OMP WRC-R Seats
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Estoril Blue First Lieutenant 75 Rep 387 Posts Drives: 2006 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Dparm is right - that will flag you in most competent Tech lines. Its just going to get worse in any case.
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