100+ MPH - thump - tink, tink...GONE - Lateral-g Forums

69MyWay · #1 03-31-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

You could go Big Red style. Some retaining plates. It should hold at 125mph though.

I'm thinking two strips of 100 mph tape = 200 mph of protection!

70rs · #2 03-31-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 69MyWay

I'm thinking two strips of 100 mph tape = 200 mph of protection!

^^^^^^^

Sorry to hear about that. Better luck on the next set. Was there any paint damage?

SBDave · #3 03-31-2010, 10:23 AM

Lost mine on the ride home from buying my car. It kept popping loose and I kept pulling over and fixing it. I tried pulling the trim piece off but couldn't get it to come loose and didn't have any proper trim pulling tools. I believe I have an extra trim piece, but I don't want to put anything on until I know how to properly fasten them so it won't happen again. I was just happy that was the only problem I had driving it 3.5 hrs home.

-Dave

chr2002ca · #4 03-31-2010, 10:42 AM

This actually brings up a good point. I was thinking about this also when that 208 MPH Cuda lost it's windshield trim on that video clip. Original trim pieces ain't cheap and repairing and re-installing it can be a pain, or even repairing the deep scratches it left on your car as it flew off.

Besides the hold-down clamps or strips of metal or flush-mount glass, are they any other options for keeping the original stainless trim on at high MPH? The clamps/straps take away from the 'street car' look a bit so a more stealthy approach would be preferred. Maybe some extra clips? Adhesive?

Bow Tie 67 · #5 03-31-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chr2002ca

This actually brings up a good point. I was thinking about this also when that 208 MPH Cuda lost it's windshield trim on that video clip. Original trim pieces ain't cheap and repairing and re-installing it can be a pain, or even repairing the deep scratches it left on your car as it flew off.

Besides the hold-down clamps or strips of metal or flush-mount glass, are they any other options for keeping the original stainless trim on at high MPH? The clamps/straps take away from the 'street car' look a bit so a more stealthy approach would be preferred. Maybe some extra clips? Adhesive?

Seal the trim to the window to prevent air from getting under it.

MarkM66 · #6 04-01-2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bow Tie 67

Seal the trim to the window to prevent air from getting under it.

That, or jam some of that dum-dum stuff you put around your a/c lines in there. Anything to keep the air out should do the job.

69MyWay · #7 03-31-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs

^^^^^^^

Sorry to hear about that. Better luck on the next set. Was there any paint damage?

I am afraid to look! I glanced at it yesterday and didn't see anything obvious - so I just went in the house and ordered my new parts.

70rs · #8 03-31-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 69MyWay

I am afraid to look! I glanced at it yesterday and didn't see anything obvious - so I just went in the house and ordered my new parts.

I had visions of the trim whipping around like a rope and eating your paint job for lunch.
The 200mph Cuda video also came to mind as mentioned above.

I hope there is NO damage.

FreddieCougar · #9 03-31-2010, 01:36 PM

On my Fairmont Super Gas car, I am planning on welding studs to the underside of the trim. I have the luxury of it being a racecar, but if it is done cleanly enough, you could hide it.

crazycarl · #10 04-01-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddieCougar

On my Fairmont Super Gas car, I am planning on welding studs to the underside of the trim. I have the luxury of it being a racecar, but if it is done cleanly enough, you could hide it.

You have a Fairmont for a race car?

I bet it's REAL fast.