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Old 26-07-2008, 02:57 PM
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Anybody see a problem with running without a rear window ??

Was thinking it will help keep the cabin cool

Mines made of polycarb and I can whip it out in a couple of minutes.

Can't be much different than using a convertable on track really.

Old 26-07-2008, 03:16 PM
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I've seen Mini's go around track with no rear glass in them.
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the only problem I could see would be the exhaust fumes being drawn back into the car. I've driven to the tip a few times with the boot open and always get the smell of exhaust fumes in the car...
Old 26-07-2008, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlie Chalk
I've seen Mini's go around track with no rear glass in them.
Yeah, I have seen a couple of cars, just wondering weather I can do it at Ford Fair next week
Old 26-07-2008, 07:19 PM
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at combe this year, i wasnt allowed my sunroof open?

couldnt understand that cos if im ganna roll it it would smash anyway. And im not talking taking it out or taking it back, im talking raising it with a little gap....roasted myself to death.
Old 26-07-2008, 07:19 PM
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i dnt thin k you would be abkle to at ford fair they dnt even let you run slicks !
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No point shaun it will still be just as hot. I ran my car in without a rear window as i was waiting for it, and i still had no air flow it was just as hot as with it in mate.
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take gromits out the bulkhead if you have any. I took my wiring harness gromit out and it let quite abit of air in, kept us cool. Or floor gromits let air in too.
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aircon is the way forward for trackdays
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