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Ok,
I'm not a physics guy or anything, so don't flame me.
Just throwing this out there.......
Is it possible that the excessive heat inside the car caused an increase in internal air pressure, thus exerting extra force on the defective glass window, which caused it to shatter and bow out?
I realize the Camaro isn't sealed as tight as a submarine.........but what if? (x-files theme playing in the background)
Physics majors, what is the likelihood of this scenario playing out?
Best Regards,
Todd.
*edit.
After examining your pictures closer, I think the increased air pressure theory could be a real possibility. If you look at the second picture, notice how the window is more bowed out towards the aft end of the glass than the forward end (at least, that's how it looks in the picture). At this particular area, the glass doesn't form as nice of a seal as the upper, forward, and lower edges of the glass do.
It certainly seems plausible to me that the defective glass failed when increased air pressure trapped inside the car needed a place to escape.
Call me crazy but...........anyone else agree?
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