Paul McKenzie Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 What are the best mirrors for use with a JPE aeroscreen, bearing in mind that they should be attached to the scren itself rather than the scuttle? Thanks, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian balson Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Paul, I fitted mine to the screen. I have heard some people say that their screen cracked after a while so I mounted them using a rubber spacer on either side of the screen and one oval washer either side to spread any stress and dampen any vibration. I mounted the central mirror on the edge of the scuttle, so that the post can remain in place with the full screen fitted. The front to mounting bolts are accessed under the front lip of the dash. I used SPA F1 side mirrors and the SPA Sports Car central mirror. I can send you some pics if required. Rgds Ian Edited by - ian balson on 19 Feb 2003 10:02:04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Paul, Don't know what make my aeroscreen is, but their fitted with some carbon Spa-type mirrors which I've seem in the Merlin Motorsports catalogue (see www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk). Since they weight next to nothing, they seem to vibrate very little so doubt they'll cause problems with cracking - so far so good anyway. They also fit on my side screens when it's too cold for the aeroscreen!! Griff (Mike) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul McKenzie Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 Ian & Mike, Thanks for the info..did you use the mirrors with the sort of oval foot and two bolt holes, or the 'single-seater' type without a foot where the shaft itself bolts through the aeroscreen? Hope that makes sense. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian balson Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Paul, Oval with 2 holes. These are the SPA mirrors. I believe the single hole attachment mirrors are Racetech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Paul, Two holes as well. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Paul, Another thought. Check whatever mirrors you buy have a positive locking mechainsm to stop them moving. Mine have an allen key socket which, once adjusted (a bit fiddley) means they never budge or droop. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I have Spa's Only get cracking if someone walks into them. They are in the perfect position off the screen. I also used a bit of rubber to dampen and nylon bolts. My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Photo's of the year here Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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