[Connedale]

Did anyone notice that on some versions of the windshield, there is a vertical support? Also, if you look at the aft side closely there appear to be holes for mounting something like an iPad or other device.

No support here:

Support here:

Mounting holes?:

 

[NKspartan]

The bottom hole is where the phone mount goes that they offer as an option. I'm sure it could be easily modified to work with something else custom.

 

[Tango]

The top SS is the Canadian model - the bottom is probably a US car. ( the US cars have center lights). Not sure why it wouldn't have the support though.

 

[Mustang Man]

Like has been said that is most likely the mount that the optional phone case mounts to.

http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/slingshot-sl/customize#cat=121&kit=2337&kits=&vm=exterior

 

[Connedale]

So I guess the next question is: is it absolutely necessary for windshield structure? I would guess for speeds we see on the test ride videos, it is OK since some don't have it. They probably had some problems with mounting hole cracking at high speeds (90mph+). Polycarbonate is notorious about stress cracking and easy propogation.

 

[Noah Katz]

Polycarbonate is notorious about stress cracking and easy propogation.

I thought that was acrylic.

Bullet-proof glass is polycarbonate.

 

[Connedale]

Acrylic is worse. Both are great at cracking at localized stress. We obviously don't know what they chose. The material properties are not bad, it just needs to be designed for that.

 

[BatSlinger]

This would be a great location to mount a GPS or a tablet for a radio system.

 

[Kip]

This would be a great location to mount a GPS or a tablet for a radio system.

Yep.

 

[James McKinney]

Did anyone notice that on some versions of the windshield, there is a vertical support? Also, if you look at the aft side closely there appear to be holes for mounting something like an iPad or other device.

No support here:
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Support here:
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Mounting holes?:
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I like the windshield but would like it a lot more on the SL in a dark tint. Anyone have any ideas?