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aeroscreen fitting
eccsmk - 30/4/09 at 09:50 AM

ive just recieved my ebay aeroscreen and trial fitted it
now when in sat in the car i can just see where the bonnet and nosecone meet is this too high??
any advice appreciated
thank you

omega0684 - 30/4/09 at 10:01 AM

when i did mine i just made sure that i couldsee all around, obviously, i could see the end of the car by at least leaning forward slightly

slimtater - 30/4/09 at 10:01 AM

If you click on the picturetrail link below, you will see my ebay screen on an MK scuttle - hope this helps.

[Edited on 30/4/09 by slimtater]

The Great Fandango - 30/4/09 at 10:03 AM

I would have thought a lot rests on two things:

(i) the size and curvature of your screen.

(ii) your own personal preference.

When blatting or trackdays I find myself tucking down so that my eyes are near level with the top of the screen anyway. I'm not able see the bonnet, just the tip of the nose cone and the front wheel arches.

My concentration is usually geared towards being able to clip the apex of a bend sofor me it's about seeing the wheel arches.

I think my avatar gives an indication of this.

My opinion? - go with what you feel most comfortable / happiest. Most screens are pretty flexible or easily cut to suit.

[Edited on 30/4/09 by The Great Fandango]

eccsmk - 30/4/09 at 10:14 AM

thank you for the replies i know have a fairly clear idea now
so here goes nothing
and once again thank you

Stuart_B - 30/4/09 at 10:54 AM

hi, how are you fixing yours down to the scuttle?

as i have one, and i have painted the under side black, just need to mount it, but not sure what with?

thanks

stuart

eccsmk - 30/4/09 at 11:37 AM

mine is now held at the sides by the mirrors and im about to head out and get some stainless button head bolts
HTH

tomprescott - 30/4/09 at 11:41 AM

I've got the same one that slimtater has, was really dissapointed with it to be honest, pictures show the top side to be well finished but then the underside is all scabby and unfinished - fine if it was going to be a body pannel where you only see one side but when your driving all you see is the scabbiness! Sorry, rant over!

chrisspartan - 30/4/09 at 11:53 AM

slimtater - had a look through your photos - very tidy.

As a matter of interest do you drive with a helmet on? I have a full roll cage and am wondering if the aeroscreen is enough to avoid the 70mph bumble bees and stones etc or is a helmet the only safe option?

Stuart_B - 30/4/09 at 12:53 PM

thanks, i will get some staniless bolts. as well, i painted the underside my aero screen, think i will help.

thanks

stuart

slimtater - 30/4/09 at 02:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by chrisspartan
slimtater - had a look through your photos - very tidy.

As a matter of interest do you drive with a helmet on? I have a full roll cage and am wondering if the aeroscreen is enough to avoid the 70mph bumble bees and stones etc or is a helmet the only safe option?

Depends really - if I am just having a short, gentle "blat" around and the weather is ok, I wear sunglasses (goggle type with pads) and a "beanie" type hat. The screen has made a difference when doing that. Otherwise, I wear a helmet.

slimtater - 30/4/09 at 02:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by chrisspartan
slimtater - had a look through your photos - very tidy.

As a matter of interest do you drive with a helmet on? I have a full roll cage and am wondering if the aeroscreen is enough to avoid the 70mph bumble bees and stones etc or is a helmet the only safe option?

Depends really - if I am just having a short, gentle "blat" around and the weather is ok, I wear sunglasses (goggle type with pads) and a "beanie" type hat. The screen has made a difference when doing that. Otherwise, I wear a helmet.

slimtater - 30/4/09 at 02:05 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Stuart_B
thanks, i will get some staniless bolts. as well, i painted the underside my aero screen, think i will help.

thanks

stuart

Best to fix it is motorbike screen fixings - bolts with rubber type nut that grips the underside. Off the shelf at Halfords.

Didn't bother painting mine - can't really see much of the underside once fitted.

Link added:
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_154613_langId_-1_categoryId_165708

[Edited on 30/4/09 by slimtater]

eccsmk - 30/4/09 at 02:22 PM

i must say your car does look really good
and its parked next a leon which is my fav looking road car

slimtater - 30/4/09 at 02:40 PM

Why thank you! I had a red mk 1 Cupra R225 before that one and it was fantastic. The white one is my "work" car and is the FR diesel.

eccsmk - 30/4/09 at 03:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by slimtater
Why thank you! I had a red mk 1 Cupra R225 before that one and it was fantastic. The white one is my "work" car and is the FR diesel.

i was looking at an FR diesel last year but ended up buying two more vans maybe next year will be my year
ive tried to get a pic of my screen but my usb cable wont work for some reason doh!