Guest Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Mine's too big, ooh err! Due to its size and weight, it's not that stable stuck to the screen and seems to be hanging by a wing and a prayer most of the time. On previous Sevens, I seem to remember a smaller and lighter weight version. Any idea what car that would come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I wouldn't mind an answer to this as well. I've tried a stick-on one from Halfords, but it didn't seem to want to stick-on very long and over 30 the vibration made it useless. Got a sucker type; much more stable and smaller. Sucky thing broke, now it doesn't suck(or maybe it does) Is there one that can be mounted to the frame in black. Only ones I've seen are chrome, and I'm a black pack chap. Edited by - Bradders on 10 Jul 2014 16:16:45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 10, 2014 Member Share Posted July 10, 2014 My original mirror didn't vibrate but the first replacement from Halfords did and the next one does too. The screen and fixed stem look stable. I might try sticking some lead on the back (front). Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I've just fitted one of these to a new windscreen - it's smaller than the Caterham standard mirror, works OK (just a little vibration), and the sticky pad has just endured the 1200 miles 'long way up' from Bilbao to Cherbourg via Le Mans Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobod - near CYYC Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Although they are expensive, this is the best mirror for our cars, in my opinion. It has a wider view than the normal mirror plus the standard door mirrors combined. It does have a rather restricted view when the roof is fitted though, as it is quite high: Mirrors for Sevens Edited by - Aerobod on 11 Jul 2014 05:44:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradders Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Thanks for the responses chaps, useful info that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks Mike, that looks like the mirror I had in my old car. Order placed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 12, 2014 Member Share Posted July 12, 2014 What's the vibration like on the Demon Tweeks mirror mounted on the screen? Thanks Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 My mirror was removed from an Escort. Seems to be stable enough, and the sticky to stick it has been OK for several years (famous last words) screen needs to be squeaky clean before fitting and apply the pad the correct way round. Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael H Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Quoting Jonathan Kay: What's the vibration like on the Demon Tweeks mirror mounted on the screen? Thanks Jonathan It's not too bad on my car... I had a Halfords stick-on mirror before, and that was much worse. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted July 13, 2014 Member Share Posted July 13, 2014 The Demon Tweeks mirror is 120mm wide. My current Halfords mirror is 160mm/ 180mm (at rest). I've just been playing and I don't think 120mm will give me a field of view that fills the angle from my ear to over the left wing. How does that work on yours? Thanks Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6speedmanual Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Considered saving yourself the centre mirror? You only require one driver's side external mirror and one other mirror to be legal. I removed mine from the 7 in 2007 and I haven't looked back since. ( hoho!) Also stopped using centre mirror in everything else I drive (tilt it up to the headlining). Takes a short time to adjust but actually eventually inceases "mirror awareness". Ever looked in the centre rear view mirror to find it blocked by a passenger's head, van bulkhead, luggage in the back, a car on a trailer, etc, then had to look again in one or both of the side mirrors? Wastes approx 1-2 sec of information acquisition and decision making time. I don't recalll any time where the side mirrors have be unavailable on demand. The center mirror usually has to be used in conjunction with one or both of the external mirrors anyway to gain sufficient information. Using the side mirrors increases spatial perception and general all round observation. Also in the 7 with lowered floors the scuttle mounted (aeroscreen) centre mirror occasionally blocks forward visibility, for example when going over the brow of a hill or hump. Also saves weight and complexity. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7HJE Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thinking of this for the drivers side! Any thoughts? C 7 HJE http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171409585490 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickh7 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I use the standard mirror turned upside down and the back cut out to accommodate the arms new position. Its more stable and has the benefit of improving forward vision pictures here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanium7 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 My local motor factors Bennets have special 'sticky' stuff for mirrors rather than the usual double sided tape or pads. This is far superior and not affected by heat. I cleaned back mine to the bare aluminium and used this stuff and it's been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Quoting nickh7: I use the standard mirror turned upside down and the back cut out to accommodate the arms new position. Its more stable and has the benefit of improving forward vision pictures here Same here , plus I use a convex child view mirror (similar to this) in the bottom corners of the screen, instead of door mirrors (as I use wind deflectors a lot and can then fold up the doors easily). The child ones are surprisingly good, and give a better view with no blind spot over the rear arches, than the standard door ones; and even work through the 'window' in the sidescreens when using those. They're only plastic so scratch easily, but cheap as chips to replace if necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboanerges Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Most double-sided sticky pads seem to be too small for the standard mirror. Use one pad and it eventually falls off ☹️ I used two, trimmed to fit and it has since lasted long enough to be considered sorted! Motor Factors sell them VERY cheaply. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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