Brooklands screens on a SV. - Need a Stanchion

[John B]

I'd like to try Brooklands screens on my SV and ordered a set from Caterham. The problem is Caterham does not seem to have a stanchion available to mount the screens on.

Before I go down the self-fab route, does anyone here have any good ideas? Also, what about mirrors?

[yellowss7]

John, a simple solution for the mirrors is to use a piece of angle aluminum and use the existing screen bolts to attach it. Drill a hole in the horizontal side and attach a long stemmed motorcycle mirror that will allow you to see over the rear wing. I'll attach a photo if you need one.

 

 

For the center mirror I used a Spa one, I also extended the base so that I could see past it to my right wing. Tom

Edited February 24, 2018 by yellowss7

[scannon]

For my SV I ordered the standard width mount from Caterham and had a 4" extension welded into the middle. After polishing you had to look close to see it was modified.

[John B]

Thanks guys, good ideas. I think I’ll do the same.

How do you find driving with the Brooklands screens? More buffeting? Do you need goggles?

[scannon]

Although some passengers disagreed I found much less buffeting with the Brooklands.

 

Eye protection is a must. These work glasses saved my eye, the bug came in between the Brookland screens at about 40 mph. I got some on my cheek but none in my eye and I always wore goggles after that.

[xcarguy]

. . . I found much less buffeting with the Brooklands . . . Eye protection is a must.

 

Skip,

 

you our beat me to the punch. Agree strongly on both points; less buffeting and eye protection a must. I too use safety glasses for the road.

 

:iagree::iagree:

 

However, now that I’m running the carbon fiber windscreen, I’ve switched to goggles. My son’s hair tells the tale after a spirited jaunt. :troll:

Edited February 26, 2018 by xcarguy