Hey Ken: I prefer the original straight windshield for two reasons. First
it causes less air to flow into the cabin when flying with the side windows
down. I really like to fly with them down, so this is a big plus.
Second, I believe it is a couple of mph faster than the bubble,
although I have not done any specific testing.
The plus side of the bubble is that it rides further from the center
post, and leaves more room for a GPS on top of the panel.
I also found it more difficult to get the bottom seal to stay on the
bubble window, but that is probably just me.
Lynn Nelsen
In a message dated 2/21/2010 3:06:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:
My friend has a uncut/unaltered 1947 415D. He want's to replace all the
glass with new glass and he's leaning towards the bubble windshield and
larger rear windows. I am beside myself and attempting to talk him out of it.
Once cut, you can't go back and the original look is classic and difficult to
go back to at best. I guess my question would be, if you had the option
where would you go? Are there any real speed gains with the double D's
windshield? I just don't like it because it's not original. What do the masses
say?....Ken
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