graearea Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 https://meteormotorsport.com/shop/caterham/aeroscreens-carbon/clear-aeroscreen/anyone used one of these? I think I'm about to order one.any good? I think I'd rather one of these than a carbon fibre one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Use one, prefer it to the carbon version because you can see through it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Yep, had one since 2015. Deflects the wind and you can see through it. What else do you need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Ive recently fitted one that i got second hand. Im not convinced it deflects huge amounts, but never the less im happy, it gives visibility through it, and i have no plans on going back to a screen any time soon!The only thing is the type of mirrors you do or don't put on there due to quality and preferences, but thats the same with any aeroscreen. Would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 Perfect. Thanks chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 I have spa mirrors which are..... I might get some motamecs but I suspect I might regret it. The external bolts are better but uglier. Not going to bother with centre mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 I bought one second hand about 6 years ago & I love it. it's been on the car ever since as I don't use a full screen.I'm also not convinced it deflects huge amounts but it suits me as I'm only 5' 5" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boombang Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Hi Benton have you got a close up on how you mounted the mirrors please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Screens off the car atm .... driving switched to winter/not getting wet mode!couple of bits of rubber between the mirror base and screen reasoning:-a. after trying a pair of convex mirrors, I decided I preferred the view perspective of a "normal" mirror for the drivers/overtaking side.and in doing so I found the drivers mirror needed repositioning slightly and by using the rubber saved me from having to drill any more holes!b. to fill the gap - curved screen/flat base of mirror Central mirror is held on by double sided Gorilla tape. It hasn't made a bid for freedom yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted October 6, 2022 Author Share Posted October 6, 2022 thanks all! I'll print up some TPU (rubbery plastic) gaskets then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_420R Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I have one and as others have said, the visibility is great and works very nicely on track. Few points:1. I used a thicker rubber strip to help the fit - couldn't get the gap to scuttle small enough otherwise2. I found it a bit tricky to get a good fit - with some bending and fiddling to install.3. Centre mirror - I have one and have it bolted but it's hard to avoid contact on the scuttle and hence a glue/tape option might be better. I guess it would fine without but for driving to/from track I didn't want to take the risk of being stopped.4. I have the captive bolts and switching back and forth to full windscreen is about 15-20 mins including the inevitable mirror readjust. I cut the heated screen wires and fitted plugs with crimper - works well. I find the fiddliest bit of the process getting the wipers off - I use a pry tool but I generally spend 5-10 mins on that step alone. Overall I love it and wouldn't want to lose the extra visibility vs a solid/carbon one but at the end of the day it is just a wambly bit of plastic so fit isn't perfect - not that it affects use at all.Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 9, 2022 Leadership Team Share Posted October 9, 2022 Post #11 - a centre mirror is not a requirement to be road legal but having two mirrors is, same as vans with solid bulkhead or rear doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 centre mirror baulks the view to,I use two mirrors mounted on the cage.Meteor is pretty good does need a lot of fettling trimming to fit, and does scratch quite easily, but massively better that the black non transparent versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_420R Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Re legality, I've read the rules a few times and I'd say it is in the grey myself - the regs talk about the need for an interior (is it inside?) mirror so long as it provides an adequate view of rear - which could be considered either way. My view is Mr Plod will have his own ideas and, rightly or wrongly, I feel like enough of a plonker in a helmet and aeroscreen on the motorway that I don't want to give him or her any more excuses to have a nose. I actually think the rear view is pretty good from it and mine is a little higher than I'd like aesthetically but means it doesn't really obscure the wheel view. I agree you don't need one though for visibility so long as you adjust your mirrors to give a good view directly behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_420R Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Although I've just read the Gov site again and looks like cars after 78 need no internal mirror as you say ... I seem to read something different each time I go there. Getting old and stoopid :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 drivers side mirror and either internal or passenger side are all that's required Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_420R Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 checked again - was looking at buses or goods vehicles or something. This is what the gov.uk site says ...copy-pasted:Mirror requirements for cars and dual purpose vehiclesCars and dual purpose vehicles - after 26 January 2010 - external (offside) - yes- external (nearside) - yes- internal - yes (unless the internal mirror cannot provide an adequate view to the rear)from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mirrors-on-motor-vehicles/summary-of-requirements-for-mirrors-on-motor-vehiclesSeems clear to me - but happy to be corrected if I'm looking at the wrong thing again. The text for pre-2010 first use for offside/internal says what you said - one or the other:"One external (ns) or one internal (at least one mirror fitted externally on the nearside unless a mirror which gives the driver an adequate view to the rear is fitted internally)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graearea Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 made some curved gaskets (in 3 different curve profiles) for the mounts. they worked really well. barely any vibration on the mirrors and no stress deforming the screen at the mounting point. I could be convinced to make some up for people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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