Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Anyone know the correct fixing procedure for the R500 style aeroscreen? (and position) I want to try and avoid drilling the scuttle and was wondering how the factory fit theirs. Anybody used silicon adhesive? Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julians Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I'll be doing this soon too, however I'd be looking for a method that enables the aeroscreen to be removed and the windscreen put back on without leaving holes/marks. Was thinking of some form of evostick type glue that can be romoved without a trace by using thinners (guess this will only work on a bare ali car though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted March 1, 2002 Author Share Posted March 1, 2002 Problem is to use a windscreen you will have holes for the side supports, wiper shafts and washer jet. The aeroscreen doesn't cover these, so to swap properly, two scuttles is the only answer. It's not really a problem removing/replacing the scuttle the cost is the only stalling point!! Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying kiwi Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 beagle, have you got your scuttle back from the painters? Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted March 1, 2002 Author Share Posted March 1, 2002 Not yet, it's been primed but not finished Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 I have just fitted the R500 screen to my car which previously had a full screen fitted and can con firm that the aeroscreen covers the the wiper pillar holes, screen washers hole . I mounted the screen using two plates and 5mm nuts and bolts bolts through the wiper pillar holes and the two holes for the heated screen wires. I had to extend the the bottom return edge of the aeroscreen by about 10mm to align with the heated screen holes but apart from that no other mods were required. Its now possible to revert back to the full screen should I want to and there are no extra holes in my scuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted March 3, 2002 Author Share Posted March 3, 2002 Rob Is there a measurment for the "for/aft" positioning of the screen or do you just fit to suit scuttle curvature? I'm going to pop rivet mine from beneath the scuttle onto a bed of black silicon adhesive. Have you driven it with the screen fitted yet? supposed to be a completely different experience!! Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Barbie Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 The R500 screen is fitted using four rivets and is also glued to the scuttle using black windscreen adhesive. Caterham supplied this for me and it does the job well, it's also holding my wings on. You need to mask the scuttle on the front edge, apply and then smooth afterwards using soapy water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Andy, The positioning of the screen is determined by the profile of the screen and scuttle on the R500 screen this brings the front edge of the screen 70mm from the front edge of the scuttle. I would caution about putting gloop under the screen and pop riveting in place. Shure it will be fixed good and proper but you will never be able to get it off without wrecking the paint job. Why not use 4 X 5mm nuts and bolts with washers and then run a thin bead of clear Silicon along the leading edge when its fixed, this will keep the debris and water from finding its way under the screen and will ensure you can remove it if required. Tried the car today and enjoyed the experience, took me back to my early motor cycling days plus the car feels much more lively after dumping all that weight and having 230 BHP 162 lb ft of K under my right foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted March 3, 2002 Author Share Posted March 3, 2002 Rob Sorry to be picky but is that 70mm from the vertical section of the scuttle, not the back of the bonnet? I can't check mine at the moment as it's at the painters. thanks Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Bolting is easier than riveting the R500 screren on, particularly if you cut slots instead of drilling holes in the scuttle, so the scuttle slides onto the bolts. Also, to improve the aerodynamics of the scuttle at high speed, fit some SVA radius strip along the lower return edge of the scuttle and it will steepen the screen angle a couple of degrees. This seems to be enough to change the wind deflection so it does not strike your forehead at 100mph+ speeds. Be careful postioning the screen so you can get the centre mirror in place. The screen is not well cut to fit around the Racetech mirror an dckearence can be tight! Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Eax Posted March 3, 2002 Share Posted March 3, 2002 Hmmm I spoke to Caterham last week and they will have an aeroscreen that fits directly in the stanchion bolt holes for the windscreen apparently a two minute job to fix . sorry if I bring bad tidings and all but its quite a way through testing. Im not sure how much Eax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Arnie , I am a little confused by the "lower return edge of the scuttle " ?? , do you mean the bottom of the aeroscreen ?? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Andy, Thats 70mm from the edge nearest the screen not the flat face of the scuttle. As I posted earlier you have no choice in the position of the screen it will only fit correctly in one postion. When you offer up the screen you will understand. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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