Stephen Long Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I currently have the standard set up of mirrors mounted on the doors. Is it possible to mount mirrors on the screen frame permanently allowing me to remove the mirrors from the doors so that they pack away nicely in hot weather. Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 See my recent thread ref carbon effect mirrors available from Car a builder Solutions. Longer arms so you can see all of the nearside mirror ! Drill and tap stanchions M6 and Bob is indeed your uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 See photo https://www.dropbox.com/s/jfyv19zrmydmonv/20150307_135240.jpg?dl=0 and https://www.dropbox.com/s/7zab5fikbdtx66w/20150312_082721.jpg?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I have a bullet mirror set up . its based on the german market style https://www.flickr.com/photos/93374062@N02/14786468073/sizes/m/Redline do a chrome version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 You can also get (from Caterham) IVA mounts, which replace one of the three screen bolts each side, because (if I understand correctly) the mirrors have to be mounted on the frame, not the doors, to pass the IVA. You then reuse the same mirror.Kit builders occasionally sell them on having chosen to move the mirrors from these relatively solid mounts on to the relatively wobbly door mounts... A post on Wanted might yield results as I suspect there may be a number lying unwanted in boxes in garages around the place.Picture's a bit grainy but you see the idea.They will stop the doors opening beyond 90 degrees but we've never found that to be a problem, at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative paul richards Posted April 15, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted April 15, 2015 I think I may have some new IVA mirror mounts. Drop me an email if you are interested and I'll try and find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viblue7 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Are there any other options for using either the frame holes or the IVA mounts? For example does any other style of mirror fit the IVA mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Long Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 These are very good ideas and I like Ian's carbon effect ones. It has occurred to me looking at them that with them in place it will not be possible to open the doors fully is this correct ? Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan c Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Correct with mirrors on the screen frame you cannot open the door fully. I had a set of Racetech mirrors and mounts that go in place of one of the bolts and got fed up with them as I kept accidentally moving them when i opened the door. I still have that if you want to experiment.i then changed to Racetech mirrors on the door and have just replaced them with slightly larger GT mirrors. They seem to hold position better and vibrate a lot less than the standard mirrors.I can show you all options at Penn at the end of the month if you want.cheersalan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 You soon get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Long Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Hi Alan, I look forward to a wing mirror tutorial at the end of the month then. Judging by the itinerary you both enjoyed wightblat. Regards Longy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonyH Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 It has occurred to me looking at them that with them in place it will not be possible to open the doors fully is this correct ?Correct, but you get accustomed to it. Our tintop doors don't open to 180+ degrees either... And yes, your passenger will keep knocking the left mirror out of position, but on the plus side you no longer fold the doors around on to the bonnet, so you no longer knock both mirrors out of position by doing that, and your mirrors no longer scuff your scuttle paintwork or bend your driver's side wiper arm.Pros and cons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy69 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have the Race Tech mounted on the middle screw on the stantion ...... really good, stable with really good rear visibility and would recommend.As SM25T and others have stated you soon get used to having to be careful when getting in or out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedK Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hi PaulDo you have the IVA mirror mounts? I should have got some in my kit but... and Caterham are out of stock.All the bestNed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisFeakes Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Which mirrors (specifically) do people have please?i've seen the racetech ones on Demon Tweeks but they seem to come in different arm styles and arm lengths.Cheers,Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Large carbon effect convex mirrors from Car Builder Solutions. Best rear vision in the last 8 years !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NedK Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 To go with my rather retro new 160, I'm on the hunt for some stainless/chrome mirrors. I think I'm going to go for mounts on the window stanchions.I'm thinking stainless bullet-style mirrors, but these are usually configured to be mounted 'flat' on the car body, rather than at 90deg to the mirror (if you see what I mean). Any examples/photos/suggestions very welcome.I'm also going to replace the windscreen mirror with something chrome too, I think. I'm a bit worried that I'm turning into a polisher...Ned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I think Redline do a chrome version of these (without the dent , that was stone !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Full screen, no sidescreens is an uncomfortable blustery place. Go aero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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