AristoCat Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hi....if any has a set of these mounts they no longer want I'd be very happy to buy them! I believe someone recently posted the details of how to 3D print them but if someone has an unwanted set ...... save the planet and all that! Cheers....Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMorris Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 I can't resisit any longer . . what are "Eccles Mirror Mounts". ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 16, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted April 16, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 If there is any enterprising soul out there with a 3d printer willing to knock some up I too would be interested, they appear to be verging on hens teeth status on the second hadn market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I make and sell a few parts that are 3d printed. I wouldn't feel comfortable selling someone else's design though. Maybe I could make a few for cost (for club members). Is Eccles still around on here to ask if it's ok? It'd probably be a couple of weeks before I could get to them (due to work), but the design looks simple enough so probably not a long job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 The design files are kindly hosted by Mark so that we can produce our own - with much thanks to Eccles of course. There are a few types so be sure to choose the ones you want.https://www.caterham7diaries.com/post/eccles-mirror-mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisC Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Dependent on cost, I would be up for a set/pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sylvaman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Put me down for a pair , if it's viable for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Well, the stl files being hosted makes things easier. I printed one off earlier, took about 1h30min. Damned if I can upload a picture though, it used to work but doesn't seem to want to at the mo.edit: if there's enough call I'll buy some brass rod and fasteners and send them out as kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 17, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted April 17, 2020 You don't need any brass rod, just unbolt the plain hinge half from the sidescreen stanchion and replace it with the one from the sidescreen that already has the rod.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Appreciate that but I'd rather send them out with that bit done so it's ready to just be bolted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 17, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted April 17, 2020 No I don't mean remove the brass rod, just flip the hinge and use it upside down Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I see what you mean now. That would mean the new part would need to be a loose fit on the rod though. It might need a redesign to do that as there isn't much spare material to open the hole out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 17, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted April 17, 2020 The holes in the new mount and the screen hinges are all the same diameter, the hinge pin stays in place because for half it's length it's heavily knurled. No issues upside down and a nice fit in the new mount.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 A 3D printed part wouldn't have the strength required with such little wall thickness. The bonds between the layers would fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 17, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted April 17, 2020 Surely that would apply whether it's the fixed end or the free end of the hinge pin? Mine have been on the car for a couple of years and no issues yet and I can't say I treat the doors any differently than before they were fitted, I think Chris (Eccles) managed to produce a part of a spec that's worked really well.Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garybee Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 I think it's better if I just hand it over to you then. I have no desire to tread on any toes so it's all yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted April 17, 2020 Leadership Team Share Posted April 17, 2020 Er, but you're the one who can 3D print, I already have a set! Just trying to save you the trouble with the pins, I ordered new pins from Caterham then realised I didn't actually need them Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 The mounts were made by SLS using a reinforced PA12 material. They appear plenty strong enough but obviously that might change for printing with a different material or technique. I used the original pins as Stu stated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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