Safety Q... How Fast Can You Drive A Fox Hatch With The Windows Down???

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 04-16-2002, 09:06 PM

well, whenever i get into a race, or just drive fast, i always like to have my windows up, because last year at the track, some guys back window blew out because he left his windows down..

how fast do you think the windows could take???

Unit 5302 · 04-16-2002, 09:12 PM

His hatch glass was poorly installed. I have been to 130mph with the windows down before.

tireburner163 · 04-16-2002, 09:38 PM

I agree.

Not that it really matters, but I have been 110 with the windows down.

Old Guy with 87 GT · 04-17-2002, 07:13 AM

i agree ...poor installation of back window........
i've had my fox up to about 115-120 with the t-tops out and windows down....with t-tops ,thats alot of wind ........only problems - any and all paper products in the car will become airborn and hit you in the head -plus any dust ,dirt or crumbs within the car will become airborn and somhow manage to find away to get in your eyes

95mustanggt · 04-17-2002, 08:31 AM

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Originally posted by Old Guy with 87 GT
...only problems - any and all paper products in the car will become airborn and hit you in the head -plus any dust ,dirt or crumbs within the car will become airborn and somhow manage to find away to get in your eyes

LOL, that is hilarious!

Mr 5 0 · 04-17-2002, 08:31 AM

For what it's worth, I've done over 120 mph with both windows down but after 100, it's probably a good idea to keep them up, road or track.

drudis · 04-17-2002, 10:08 AM

I dunno, I did 157mph with the windows open...

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http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...ing+1+5+1+0+12

HellRaiser92 · 04-17-2002, 01:39 PM

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because last year at the track, some guys back window blew out because he left his windows down..

Uhm that's just rediculous. The track should have seen that and stopped the guy before he took off. The track close to me is pretty strict about those type of things. I agree to that the window was poorly installed.

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........only problems - any and all paper products in the car will become airborn and hit you in the head -plus any dust ,dirt or crumbs within the car will become airborn and somhow manage to find away to get in your eyes

LOL Yes and I hate that!

srv1 · 04-17-2002, 05:25 PM

the fastest with windows down was 132. up 143

scary though with it down, it seems to pull the car around a little

my goal is to peg the 160 police speedo that i am going to put in soon, but i dont see me hitting that mark with 195 hp! DOH!

04-16-2002, 09:06 PM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Safety Q... How Fast Can You Drive A Fox Hatch With The Windows Down??? well, whenever i get into a race, or just drive fast, i always like to have my windows up, because last year at the track, some guys back window blew out because he left his windows down.. how fast do you think the windows could take??? __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

04-16-2002, 09:38 PM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I agree. Not that it really matters, but I have been 110 with the windows down. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-17-2002, 07:13 AM	#4
Old Guy with 87 GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	i agree ...poor installation of back window........ i've had my fox up to about 115-120 with the t-tops out and windows down....with t-tops ,thats alot of wind ........only problems - any and all paper products in the car will become airborn and hit you in the head -plus any dust ,dirt or crumbs within the car will become airborn and somhow manage to find away to get in your eyes __________________ the "not so old",old guy 87 Mustang GT T-top >hanlon t-5, pro 5.0, centerforce clutch ,adj. cable/quatrant ,3.27s ,full 2 1/2 ex(off road H) adj. reg. ,e-cam ,70mm TB, cobra intake ,1.7rr ,ported/milled e7ets w/crane springs ,306 balaced/decked short block w/speed pro forged flat top pistons ...257rwhp/302rwt best et 13.7@102 (4/11 ) '80 Capri (future project,currently collecting parts for 351 moter)

04-17-2002, 08:31 AM	#6
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Wind and windows For what it's worth, I've done over 120 mph with both windows down but after 100, it's probably a good idea to keep them up, road or track.

04-17-2002, 10:08 AM	#7
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I dunno, I did 157mph with the windows open... Mustangworks video clips: http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...ing+1+5+1+0+12 __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-16-2002, 09:12 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	His hatch glass was poorly installed. I have been to 130mph with the windows down before.

04-17-2002, 05:25 PM	#9
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	the fastest with windows down was 132. up 143 scary though with it down, it seems to pull the car around a little my goal is to peg the 160 police speedo that i am going to put in soon, but i dont see me hitting that mark with 195 hp! DOH! __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

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