Chris_Beaven Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 I'm looking to adopt a similar door mirror setup for my 310S - has anyone got a current option for this mounting bracket (I'm happy with the proposed SPA style mirrors to connect to it)? Or at least a template for the brackets to be made? A key point here is to ensure the door opens fully without knocking the mirror.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David aka Blue7 Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Chris, shown below are the bulk buy mounts provided by Eccles. If you can't source them, look at page one of this thread where Nigel Simpson has provided a template with dimensions for making your own from aluminium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eccles Posted September 29, 2019 Share Posted September 29, 2019 Hi Chris,I have a small batch arriving in the next week or so of which there are a couple of sets left unspoken for if you are interested. Cost is £45 (inc P+P) which includes the mounts and black stainless steel screws and nuts (doesn't include the brass pins which can be knocked out and re-used from the removed hinge part).PM me if you'd like set.Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R400svn Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Any chance these mounts are still available from anyone. Not just for me bit seen afew people asking in the last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 You can get them 3DPrinted for about £16 per mount, depending on how urgently you want them.You can download the files from Mark's blog https://www.caterham7diaries.com/post/eccles-mirror-mounts and get them printed by https://3dprintdirect.co.uk/I must say, I tried them and the mount pressed hard against the window, something I have never seen before. So I ended up with DPR Motorsport mounts, which are very very stable, best mirrors I have had on a seven. https://caterham420detailedbuildblog.co.uk/2020/12/27/mirror-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Mine pressed against the window as well. If left I am sure they would have scratched the side screen. I haven't seen this mentioned before but I found the quality of the Spa mirrors to be poor. The adjustment screw holding the ball and socket didn't inspire any confidence as I tightened it and I wouldn't even dare breathe on the top screw. I was afraid if someone caught the mirror I would find it hanging off. I reverted back to the originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knowlsey Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 DPR motorsport mounts every time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I bought some of the lightweight mounts in the original order a few years ago, but the nuts and bolts used to fasten the bracket to the stanchion and the mirror to the bracket are all starting to rust and look a bit tatty. To save me taking it apart, does my one know what length and size I need to replace these, presumably in stainless or alloy?Thanks in advanceSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David aka Blue7 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I think they may be M4 but could be M5, you can easily measure the length. You will probably have to buy a selection box which will have a selection of sizes and lengths but despite claims about quality they all seem to rust within a year or so. I would suggest you remove the existing bolts / nuts, clean up with WD40 and paint the heads with black Hammerite paint and then replace. I have tried nuts / bolts from ships chandlers and even they rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted October 14, 2021 Leadership Team Share Posted October 14, 2021 I'd need to check the ones I used but I'm pretty sure the countersunk mirror ones are M6x10, the ones that bolt to the sidescreens are M5. I relaxed mine with stainless within weeks due to rust!Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eccles Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I got the bolts from carbolts1 on ebay but switched to their black stainless ones after a couple of batches because of the rust. They are all M5 and think they are 12mm and 25mm off the top of my head.https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321390783405Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmmarsh Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Thanks Ivan. Yes, the original batch definitely rust!Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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