TobyCoulson Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have already got windscreen pillar mounted mirrors but can I mount these as well? Looking at the picture it would appear the deflectors fit into the door hinges and shouldn't foul on the mirrors, is that correct? Edited by - tobycoulson on 3 Jan 2009 16:34:22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted January 3, 2009 Area Representative Share Posted January 3, 2009 Sorry - don't know whether they will fit with the mirrors, but I don't know anyone who has a good word to say about wind deflectors. I'm sure there are loads stuck in the back of garages. Suggest a post on wanted will probably find lots if you really want some. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycaterham Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Toby, I concur with Paul I had some at one time - useless. I think if anything they make the buffeting worse, not better. Anyway I have an aeroscreen now 😬 for some serious buffeting! Tony L7 EVL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeman Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 The wind deflector topic has been done to death on B/C and opinion is polarised. A bit like marmite, you either love em or hate em. It strikes me that people who love em tend to be short (like me) and taller people tend not to like them. 75% of the miles that we do are done using wind deflectors. Having said that, I would recommend that you try before you buy. With regard to fitting mirrors and deflectors, I seen quite a few Se7ens whose owners have fitted the mirrors to the deflectors. They've made very smart jobs of it too and apparently they work really well. _________________________ Be Lucky!! Martin (Solent Se7ens) M7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Toby, The simple answer to your question is yes. I have the same pillar mounted mirrors and use the wind deflectors with them. As to the effectiveness of the deflectors, they sure aren't a cure but the difference for me is noticeable. I have experimented by slightly pushing the deflectors outward and doing so increases the effectiveness. Having said that, I have yet to come up with a satisfactory method of keeping them at the most effective angle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TobyCoulson Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Foggy, thanks for that. As regards to their effectiveness thanks to everyone else for telling me of their experiences with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have yet to come up with a satisfactory method of keeping them at the most effective angle!I understand that if you heat them up (in very hot water, or with a hot air gun) you can bend the bottom edge in at more of an angle to make them stick out more IYSWIM Ian - Slightly Vider SVelte model 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKB Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Didn't Mercedes fit these on the SLR sports racers (a la Mille Miglia) and call them airbrakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Ian, Many thanks for that *arrowup* Not sure I would be brave enough to have a go with a hot air gun but certainly think hot water is worth a try! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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