Brooklands style windscreens

[JMK]

Curious about peoples experience with the Brooklands style dual windscreens as opposed to the conventional larger single screen.
 

I would guess buffeting might actually be less with the Brooklands arrangement because you don’t have the air tumbling around the larger screen, but I have no idea if that’s true. Also, eye protection seems like it would be wise with the smaller screens, but what do people with experience say?

Edited September 18, 2022 by JMK
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[Dwight]

I have been running Brooklands screens for several years and I love them.  I think the appearance is great and, yes, there is much less turbulence than with the stock windshield.  I do use eyewear of some type for safety’s sake.

[panamericano]

The wind hits you straight on, which I find less bothersome than the tornado effect of the full windscreen.  Real safety glasses are a must with either set up.  Just for fun, here is a photo of State Safety Inspection Day.  My inspector doesn't check much, but I don't want to be insulting by showing up with no wipers.  They come off as soon as I get home.

 

[IamScotticus]

I have read a few times that many prefer the aeros over the "airbrake".  

I have a set that came with my car but they came off first thing.  they were attached directly to the scuttle, which was very "used" by a previous racer owner.  I was going for pretty and the classic look so new scuttle and full wind screen and the wipers went on.

I can tell you the full scren buffetting is punishing if your ears happen to be in the turbulence.  Therefore side screens and ear protection for me.  I would prefer this to a rock or shard to the face any day.  

Personal vehicle dash cam:

 

 

Edited September 18, 2022 by IamScotticus

[papak]

I changed over from the full windscreen to the Brooklands due to the buffeting, even with the side screens. When on the freeway, I always wear a full face helmet. It seems a bit "dorky" but I regularly end up with a significant bug splat. That's been the worst of it so far but one day, it will assuredly be a stone or such. 

[NeoBear]

21 hours ago, papak said:

I changed over from the full windscreen to the Brooklands due to the buffeting, even with the side screens. When on the freeway, I always wear a full face helmet. It seems a bit "dorky" but I regularly end up with a significant bug splat. That's been the worst of it so far but one day, it will assuredly be a stone or such. 

 

Did you respray the car Papak or is that a wrap?

[papak]

Respayed. We sanded down the old blue, primed and shot a Porsche Mint Green. Water based (California, what can you say) 3 color, 4 clear.

[IamScotticus]

@papak

who's nose is that?

Does it fit a Cat?

[papak]

This car is a 2015 Birkin SS3XS. This is the wider bodied Birkin, similar to an S3. I don't believe that the nose will fit a Caterham. 

[Alex-Ks1]

I have the Brookland's also, I like the look, resembles the old school of the 30s race cars .  To me, and my opinion only  the full wind screen looks out of place on the 7, but thats just me. And after all bug juice isn't that bad tasting . LOLOL, I use a set of WW2 aircraft goggles repos . they look good and do a great job.