sagamore Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 My car currently has a traditional Seven windshield (about 12” from the base to the top of the frame). The car also has side curtains. I am thinking about fitting a pair of Brooklands wind screens to the car. My question to those of you that have, or have had, Brooklands on your car is basically, how are they working out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchoate Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 My car currently has a traditional Seven windshield (about 12” from the base to the top of the frame). The car also has side curtains. I am thinking about fitting a pair of Brooklands wind screens to the car. My question to those of you that have, or have had, Brooklands on your car is basically, how are they working out? I've also kicked around the idea of getting a set for my car. My dad had one for his '62 but the only time I ever saw it on the car was when he was headed to a competition event of some sort. Makes me think they probably aren't great to live with on a day to day basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 I had a pair mounted on a bar from Caterham that could be removed with four bolts and the regular windscreen put back on. I really liked driving with the Brooklands screens. To me it seemed to have less buffeting than the windscreen and wind wings. Others who rode in it disagreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) Had a regular windshield. Switched to Brooklands...loved them. Now running a carbon fiber windscreen. Still have the Brooklands; will not part with them. I track my car and the cf windscreen is much lighter than the Brooklands (not much street driving these days). However, if I replace the cf windscreen with anything ‘see through’ in the future, you can bet it will be my Brooklands. Edited February 6, 2018 by xcarguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagamore Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks for the replies. My next decision will be to whether or not drill into the scuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks for the replies. My next decision will be to whether or not drill into the scuttle. DRILL, DRILL, DRILL! :smash: Inspiration: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=21338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I'm using an aeroscreen on my Westie and I like is so much more that the windscreen. I assumed I might swap back and forth but I've never put the windscreen back on. In my case I'm able to use the holes already in the scuttle for the windscreen for the side mounts and I drilled one hole in the center that would be covered by the stock windscreen if I swapped it back. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I have a set of Brooklands for my Cat. The first time I tried to mount them, the bracket they are mounted on crosses the scuttle on top of the windshield wiper shafts. Not sure how to address the interference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scannon Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I have a set of Brooklands for my Cat. The first time I tried to mount them, the bracket they are mounted on crosses the scuttle on top of the windshield wiper shafts. Not sure how to address the interference. Is it possible that turning the bracket/mount 180* and remounting the Brooklands would clear the wiper shafts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m wirth Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Has anyone mounted Brooklands on an Ultralite? I like my Lexan shields but when driving in the late afternoon, headed west, no matter how clean they look all those tiny little scratches make it next to impossible to see, so I just park it 'til the sun is out of the way or head another direction. It's really bad on twisty mountain road going from shade to sun in face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Is it possible that turning the bracket/mount 180* and remounting the Brooklands would clear the wiper shafts? Hmmm, I'll take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Has anyone mounted Brooklands on an Ultralite? I like my Lexan shields but when driving in the late afternoon, headed west, no matter how clean they look all those tiny little scratches make it next to impossible to see, so I just park it 'til the sun is out of the way or head another direction. It's really bad on twisty mountain road going from shade to sun in face. Pick up some Lexan polish and get rid of the scratches and you'll be all set. The stuff works well. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVP66S Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I haven't used lexan polish, which may be most appropriate for this. However I *have* used the 3M version of headlight clarifying goop (my terminology) and it works great. It comes with several grades of grit and you sequentially use the finer ones. The reason I bring this up is that, if your scratches are deep, it may save a lot of labor getting deep scratches out. For scratches rather than yellowed plastic, I would recommend not using the two coarsest grades; just skip over them and use the finer grades. I've done 3 cars' headlight covers and it works great for that application. I would stay away from the various off brands and stay with 3M. Or, you could try the lexan polish first, and if that doesn't work, go for the coarser grit at that time. PS lexan is polycarbonate. Plexiglass is poly methyl methacrylate. Lexan is better for this application (harder and tougher). Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) My (expensive) Caterham-spec Brooklands screen bolted right into the spot vacated by the full Cat windshield-no drilling necessary, no interference. I loved them on my street Cat-cockpit was quieter, cooler, and there was less air resistance. Plus they look so cool. Downside: no top/side screens. Since I have a race Cat now, with a small fiberglass aero screen, my Brooklands are for sale. Shoot me an email if interested. Edited February 9, 2018 by Kitcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bball7754 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Mike - sent you an email. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 My Brooklands are now sold. I was amazed to learn that the price from the Cat parts store has fallen by about 60%, or more, in the 6-7 years since I bought them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse D Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Quick question- do people do this on licensed street driven cars. I'm thinking of doing the swap, but am wondering about inspection etc. here in Maine. I haven't spoken to the fellow that inspects my car yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 In PA. windshields at least 11 inches high are required for state inspection. I have my brookland screens mounted to the band that Caterham sells, and it attaches to the Scuttle with two bolts on each side where the normal screen attaches. I made a couple of brackets from some aluminum angle iron that attach with the same bolts and I've mounted some motorcycle mirrors to them. That allows me to quickly and easily switch between the two different screens. One for the track and the other for the road. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemk1 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 In Montana we have no inspection. The law does not state that you need a windshield but it does say that if you have one over a given size that you need to have wipers. It's legal to use small personal 4-wheelers on the road here and use hand signals - it really is the wild west and if it rolls people will use it on the road....at speed....with a beer in one hand and a cell phone in the other. I've had cops look at and admire my car but they've never mentioned the lack of windscreen. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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