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Since the cage is all done it's time to start working on the firewall! This will separate the drivers compartment from the engine compartment, preventing noise, heat, and chemicals from getting on the driver. The question I'm having is, do I put some plexiglass windows in? The upside is that you'll be able to see through the top of the firewall, the downside is that it'll allow more heat & noise through, and might look a bit "cheap". If I don't put windows in, I'll install a camera rear view mirror so you can still see behind while driving. 

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Daemon7C6

With window! 😁

Micah Lumsden

I think a window would be cool. Otherwise you couldnt even see the engine from the inside. Could you fab up some sort of rudamentary double-paned window? That would help with your concerns

Michael McLaughlin

Gotta do a window. I know that means more work, but would be totally worth it.

Glenn9K

Definitely window. I'm sure you can come up with a way to not make it look as "cheap".

Brett Moser

First instinct was all in on windows. I’m wondering how much visibility you will have though with the cage in the way? Camera might make driving easier since you would have the full view from behind.

Mini_Mazda

Functionality dictates no windows, but cool factor say widows for the win. I'd add the windows for sure.

Coty Steele

Windows, it would just be that much more of a unique building. I would mess around with some different shapes of the window to see what would work best

Henry

At Least a van like Window to allow sight from rear View mirror. The camera doesnt do justice for the mirror for everyone

Paul Jayson Lopez

I suggest a window but instead of three triangles do a single window (real not plexiglass) so you can see out the back with your review mirror. Let the roll cage be the only thing obstructing your view out the back.

Bodi

I say windows too 🤙🏻

Bodi

I like this idea

Tim Keller

Yes single window in the middle

Xfoxbones

Plexi glass with holes in them in the side

Maddie

Definitely window

Matt Reardon

I want windows but it does seem a bit weird to have two windows due to the hatch...

Luis Lynch-Maldonado

I'd say add a single window If you have the Space to move the firewall about ~1" inch forward so that it is off the roll cage, then you might be able to fit a rectangular-ish window like other rear/mid engine cars... I wonder if you could fit like an MR2 style rear glass on the firewall and then vent the Hatch glass similar to an Aventador! Cheers man! keep up the good work!

Michal Pospíšil

Definitely a window, you could do double layer window for better isolation.

Tyler Stein

Window could be cool, but seems difficult to pull off without looking cheap. No window is way more racecar.

Xander Beasley

I'd say no window would improve comfort but a window would improve visibility. Whoever wins will drive the car a lot so I would go for that little bit of comfort especially since cameras now a days are much better than they were 10 years ago

Kevin Bourlier

Like Luis said a single windows could be nice, an if double it with a camera, you 'll have the visibility AND a cool view to look at red lights!

Rudy Hernandez

Windows most definitely... you are killing it my man!!!

Dustin Cotton

I would prefer no windows if it were mine

Danee9029

window for the cool win

Dean Edwards

i would wanna look behind and see the workmanship for sure take a look at camper van conversion fixed window would be ideal

Justin H

Window would look real nice

Mad Bull

What do they do in other mid-engined vehicles? Why does the firewall have to go to the ceiling of the car? Why not just enclose the engine and other gear in the back but not going up to the ceiling, allowing the driver to use the standard rear view mirror to see out of the back glass?

Kyle Wise

Absolutely needs a window

Kyle Wise

Can you use real glass instead of plexi? Would help it look/feel much better.

Red Squirrel

A window would be really awesome. Maybe even RGB light strips on the opposite side of the firewall so the engine is lit up.

Paul Jayson Lopez

Also, since this is going to be a vehicle that someone wins, you have to take into account regulations and safety as well – so I would totally opt for a window with visibility. Can’t wait to see what’s next!

Ponila Peach

Look into small double pane fixed windows for RV's and what not. That would help a bunch with noise and heat.

Antonio Basile

Move the firewall a bit forward, single window double layer real glass, and then in the hatch a vented window, this will solve the heat problem, noise problem and cool the engine bay

!izz Johnson

I agree with mad bull, just enclose the engine section if possible and just keep the stock rear glass.

loubé eyoum

I think you should put a window in there. If not it'll look really weird I think

Dohmenstein

It would be sick to have a window but not made of glass

Chris M.

Do a camera system like the c8 there cheap and way nicer than trying to look around cage in mirror

Mackenzie Robinson

Do you plan to do any kind of ram air cooling system or even a ram cool air intake? Or perhaps I could inspire the idea👀

Matt Dyer

Definitely needs a window