jevs Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Can I use roll cage mounted side mirrors and center rear view mirrors on my car and have good viewing? I have not sat in one yet so I have no idea. I see some people have them mounted this way though. http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=6907&d=1409713915 Any recommendations for a rear view mirror and side mirrors that would be good for this and look decent and remain fixed and stable at speed? No chrome please I would prefer to mount this stuff to the cage rather than the scuttle since it would be easier and stronger.
xcarguy Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I'm running roll cage mounted side mirrors and a roll cage mounted rear view mirror: http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=27443 The rear view mirror is a 17" Longacre unit with short brackets: http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/Longacre17InchMirrorKits/Longacre_Mirror_Kits The side mirrors are originally designed for the sand rail industry and are just about bullet proof. The mirror housing is rigid mounted with the mirrored glass adjustable independently of the housing. A couple of sources: http://www.blackrhinoperformance.com/Products/Trophy-Side-Mirror__CON150525.aspx http://www.appletreeauto.com/VW-EXTERIOR/AFTERMARKET-MIRRORS/
MightyMike Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I made a new base for a Sector 111 micro mirror and mounted it on the dash. Side mirrors are APR Performance universal fit carbon fiber. IMO these, look awesome on any Seven. http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=23453 http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=23449 Both mirrors allow you to see everything you need to see.
toedrag Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 I made a new base for a Sector 111 micro mirror and mounted it on the dash. Side mirrors are APR Performance universal fit carbon fiber. IMO these, look awesome on any Seven. [/url]http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=23453 http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=23449 Both mirrors allow you to see everything you need to see. I really like your modified micro mirror; I've looked at it a few times in the gallery.
jevs Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 XCARGUY, what is that hook clamp bracket thing for in front of your rear view mirror?
xcarguy Posted September 11, 2014 Posted September 11, 2014 Two clamps on the roll bar. Both are Longacre products. One is to hold my helmet when strapping in or getting out. The other (located behind the mirror) is for the steering wheel, but can also be used for a pax helmet if need be. I learned the hard way regarding the use of a helmet hook. I was strapping in for a session and had my helmet setting on the scuttle. After getting strapped in, I reached for the helmet and succeeded in pushing it off the scuttle and sending it rolling/bouncing across the grid . . . Nothing I could do but watch.
jevs Posted September 11, 2014 Author Posted September 11, 2014 Ordered the 14" Longacre with short brackets PN 22535 Amazon Prime shipped $57.64 looking at the side mirrors you guys posted next...
jevs Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 I made a new base for a Sector 111 micro mirror and mounted it on the dash. Side mirrors are APR Performance universal fit carbon fiber. IMO these, look awesome on any Seven. http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=23453 http://www471.pair.com/stalkerv/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=23449 Both mirrors allow you to see everything you need to see. How stable are the APR Performance universal fit carbon fiber? Do they vibrate and/or move around much? I have been looking at side mirrors all day. I mostly looked at cage mount ones and cannot decide on any. Wondering if the scuttle mount would be as good.
MightyMike Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 They're rock solid. I do not notice any vibration.
jevs Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 It has been a long couple days. I am sick of looking at mirrors! The good news is that I finally made my pick and ordered them. I ordered the Race Mirror Club GT in carbon fiber. I just could not find anything in a cage mount that I liked. The round ones suggested here would have been good for me, but I wanted something a bit smaller. I also like the APR suggested, but these are a bit smaller and offer lots of replacement parts etc. They were $244 shipped. I did not want to spend anywhere near this much, but I finally gave in due to fatigue and still finding nothing better that I liked. There were some ok motorcycle ones, but then they would have caused more work getting a secure mount. http://www.racemirrors.com/ClubGT.htm Now I can get back to work on the car. I am done ordering parts until I run across something else I need that I don't know about yet.
MightyMike Posted September 13, 2014 Posted September 13, 2014 Good choice - I like that you can put on longer stems.
jevs Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 I got the new mirrors. 3.66 ounces. I like them. I am not sure where I will mount them. I will have to sit in the car and make sure they get close enough to my face to be useful. On the scuttle or if needed I will make a mount for the cage.
MightyMike Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 They're almost identical to the ones I bought from APR Performance.
jevs Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) They're almost identical to the ones I bought from APR Performance. Similar, but the shape of these tapers to the outside and they are smaller. I like the size, but I am not sure if they are going to be big enough to scuttle mount or not until I sit in the car. I might have to get them up on the cage closer, not sure. If they get too far away they could be a bit small. However, I love the way they look. I am still not crazy about the price, but they seem to be well made. I will have a big 14" rear view mirror also and all the mirrors are convex. It might be awhile before I get to mess with these anymore or figure out where to put them...... Edited September 16, 2014 by jevs
MightyMike Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Most of the time I do not even use my mirrors - I just look over my shoulder. I suppose they are for looks and to keep me on the good side of the law.
jevs Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 Most of the time I do not even use my mirrors - I just look over my shoulder. I suppose they are for looks and to keep me on the good side of the law. Yeah, I don't totally trust them. I do use them though as long as I am moving faster than the guy in the other lane, then I can tell when I can get over without looking over my shoulder. Its hard to look over your should were I drive because the guy in front could slam his brakes at any time. Traffic sucks. Of course these cars probably make it easier to look over the shoulder with no roof in the way.
xcarguy Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Most of the time I do not even use my mirrors . . . . . Yeah, I don't totally trust them . . . . . . . . . . . :toetap05:
jevs Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 I should say I dont trust the drivers around me enough to rely on just mirrors. People here drive terrible. Constantly wrecks to deal with.
DaveStruve Posted September 26, 2014 Posted September 26, 2014 Just got some of those exact mirrors today. Heres what they look like scuttle mounted. Height is pretty good, right around eye level. http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p74/xcritic/Lotus%207/d91cff4425ddb06952a1248036cb819d_zpsd932dcb8.jpg
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