 Ginther Windscreen Mounting Assistance Needed, Pictures Please... |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
  |
| Britain Smith |
 Jan 2 2007, 03:53 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Nano Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364  |
JP and I are in the middle of trying to figure out the best way to properly mount the Ginther windscreen on his car. Does anyone have any pictures or details of what others have done. We are coming across a couple of issues:
1. Where on the cowl should the windsheild be mounts? On the front, middle, or back in the location of the original windscreen. 2. How in the hell are you supposed to get your hand in there to steer, the windscreen is like 2" from the steering wheel. 3. With is all mounted, it is hard to see over the windscreen to see the front of the car...help here? Thanks in advance, Britain (and JP) |
   |
 
|
| Chris Pincetich |
Jan 2 2007, 04:39 PM
Post
#2
|
|
B-) Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 3-October 05 From: Point Reyes Station, CA Member No.: 4,907 Region Association: Northern California |
Have you seen the thread on Roadglue.com with pics of the Ginther racing 914s? Lots of great photos! Good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
|
|
|
|
| McMark |
Jan 2 2007, 04:46 PM
Post
#3
|
|
914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Why isn't JP posting? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
When I mounted Randal's Ginther screen I put it in the location of the original windscreen. The wheel to hand clearance is small but usable. If it's too tight for you, you can install a center support (a good idea anyway, IMHO) and use the center support to push the screen up a bit. Does JP have a petty bar? That's where I mounted Randal's center support. I can't speak to how hard it is to see or not. Randal's car had no seats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Attached image(s)  
|
|
|
|
| Misha |
Jan 2 2007, 05:42 PM
Post
#4
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 28-December 06 From: Nor Cal Member No.: 7,397 |
"3. With is all mounted, it is hard to see over the windscreen to see the front of the car...help here?"
Weren't the original Ginther screens clear plastic? Misha |
|
|
|
| McMark |
Jan 2 2007, 05:55 PM
Post
#5
|
|
914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Smoked lexan I believe...
|
|
|
|
| Britain Smith |
Jan 2 2007, 06:46 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 2 2007, 02:46 PM)  Why isn't JP posting? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) When I mounted Randal's Ginther screen I put it in the location of the original windscreen. The wheel to hand clearance is small but usable. If it's too tight for you, you can install a center support (a good idea anyway, IMHO) and use the center support to push the screen up a bit. Does JP have a petty bar? That's where I mounted Randal's center support. I can't speak to how hard it is to see or not. Randal's car had no seats. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) JP ain't posting this cause I am in charge of getting this to fit. I have spent many a weekend working on that car and getting it ready for the 2007 season. -Britain |
|
|
|
| Britain Smith |
Jan 2 2007, 06:47 PM
Post
#7
|
|
Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 2 2007, 03:55 PM) Smoked lexan I believe... Yep, smoked lexan. |
|
|
|
| URY914 |
Jan 2 2007, 07:23 PM
Post
#8
|
|
I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. Group: Members Posts: 120,389 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Britain Smith @ Jan 2 2007, 04:47 PM) QUOTE(McMark @ Jan 2 2007, 03:55 PM) Smoked lexan I believe... Yep, smoked lexan. You guys really shouldn't be smokin' lexan. |
|
|
|
| Britain Smith |
Jan 2 2007, 08:09 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
Ah, I am see stars...oh wait, those there are snowflakes...
-Britain |
|
|
|
| Mike T |
Jan 3 2007, 11:32 AM
Post
#10
|
|
can't 'member Group: Members Posts: 378 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Brackney, PA Member No.: 161 |
I have my windscreen, a fiberglass Rennspeed part, about an inch farther forward than McMark's picture shows. I have no issues with steering wheel clearance. I also have a smaller dia. steering wheel than stock. About 13".
As far a seeing over it I am very tall in the torso and even though my Kirkey seat is bolted directly to the floor I see over the windscreen easily.  Mike T |
|
|
|
| clubracr |
Jan 19 2007, 05:15 PM
Post
#11
|
|
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 25-April 05 From: Berkeley Springs, WV Member No.: 3,979 |
My car felt a little weird at first when I opened it up. It's easier on the track to drive than in the paddock. But I also had my seat so low that even when I had a regular windshield I couldn't see my corners. You'll get used to it.
|
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 5th May 2024 - 04:30 PM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.