akakubi Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I am considering CF side mirrors (either CC or non-OEM), but was wondering what the fittings were on these. Do they bolt only to the CF wind deflector or would they also fit to the regular windscreen, in the same spot as the standard SVA requirement? Has anyone done this? I like having side mirrors as a permanent fixture (so not on the doors), but the stock plastic ones are a bit too large and square for my likes. thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham King Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 akakubi, Carbon-bits (aka RiF) do some mounts that allow Racetech side mirrors (carbon or plastic) to fit onto the standard windscreen stanchions. They are then interchangeable onto the aeroscreen if you so wish. I have used them and they work well. Graham. R7 GPK Superlight #85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I recently fitted SPA GT Le Mans convex mirrors to the windscreen stanchions - simply drilled/tapped M5 holes and screwed them on. Best thing I did on the car - no movement at all - even at very high speeds. See photos here. Only downside is - you can only open the doors half way - but that saves the scuff marks on the bonnet anyway Really good rear visibility. 7 related photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks, Graham! Will have to check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yup, that's the setup I am looking for. And the mirrors swivel as I can see, which is even better. Door opening isn't an issue for me either. Thanks, now I know how it works. 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Door opening may not be an issue for you, but I bet you will get fed up of passengers knocking them. I fitted my SPA mirrors to the sidescreens, and they are fine in that position. Have a look here. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan c Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I agree with CageyH. I tried the mount on the window and got fed up with people knocking them out of alignment so I put Racetech mirrors on the doors instead and find thats no problem. You can mount them in one of the holes you will already have from the standard mirrors, then fill the other hole with black plastic number plate bolts cut down on the inside so they are flush. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 I see your concern. The thing is, when I don't have the doors in place (or have half-doors), I still want to use the mirrors. I now need to figure out how to address the passenger entry issue. Maybe jam the mirror in a preferred position once setup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markiebabes Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Val Get an Aeroscreen with mirrors attatched 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 😬 Mark R400 MW 203 bhp of pure fun ( more so with Aero fitted ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageyH Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I hasve some nice mirror mounts I use to fix my mirrors in place when the doors are off. Only dead fish go with the flow....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Mark! I am not "there" yet. 😬 😬 😬 CageyH: Looks nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiF Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 On our new website (hopefully this week) there will be pictures of all the mounts. The mirrors are interchangeable with different mounts. Aero, door and windscreen. The best of all worlds RiF Driving one of the first Duratec 7, and building CA07BON for Henrietta 😬 😬 😬.for pictures of 7 and carbon andCA07BON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Best Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I wanted to achieve the same and mounted SPA mirrors on the windscreen stanchions. Drill and tap an extra hole and use the existing middle securing screw. Some fibre washers in the mirrors adjustment fasteners (ie the arm that joins the base to teh mirror at both ends) allows easy reposition if they are accidentally knocked See picture here been like this for 6 years now and would not go back to the big wobbly door mirrors. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akakubi Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks, guys! Looking great, Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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