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In photos of some weeks ago should you see that the rear glass that separates the engine compartment is broken, It’s not a very large glass, 300x1700 mm approximately, its main characteristic is formed at 90 ° in each corner making it a too warped glass, so I guess it’s a complex and expensive construction.

It took Jack 3 months looking for it, the first shock was its price as new part, Hang on!, 2500 € without VAT, of course it had to be found 2nd hand, it was found 2 months ago for 1300 € but, but, but, for transport it had to be packed in wooden box (300 € more) and then pay for transport (250 € approx.) total € 1850. Jack needed to find a cheaper solution.

Consulting in environments related to race competition he was told cars used a Plexiglas one or Lexan on cause three main reasons, the lower weight of plastic, much lower price than the original and security (doesn’t break into pieces in case of impact).

After consulting shops specialized in plastics and acrylics products, Jack came at a price of 550 € more reasonable for his pocket, packaging and transport apart. But Jack kept looking and found a local supplier that could build it. He could fabricate a copy in Lexan for a cheap price or 360 €, no packaging either transport fees, just take the original glass to copy.

Then taped the glass on the chipped area and pulled it out in one piece to take to their studios where they would make a mold for the replica.

It is true the car lost originality but Jack saved 90% and the Lexan fits perfectly in the transformation into a race car approved that is intentioned.