stevegough
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 posted on 2/10/10 at 07:09 PM |
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Mirror field of view
Bought some 'caterham style' mirrors from CBS:
caterham style reflecticating devices
Having a job mounting them high enough to see the 2.5 metre-wide floor-line 10 metres back because the rear arches are in the way?
How have you who've 'been there' done yours?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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iank
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 09:04 AM |
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Don't Caterham mount that style on the windscreen? I'm pretty sure that's where they are on my mates Roadsport.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 11:05 AM |
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Yes, they go on the windscreen support, but they can't be placed too far up as the support is triangular, and the mount for the mirror is about
3" long. This isn't high enough to see the floor behind the car. (I don't know how caterham fit them)
By the way, Iank - thanks for your reply - I was beginning to think the locostbuilders had all deserted me!
Steve.
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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iank
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 12:00 PM |
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Think most buy motorbike mirrors on long stalks.
Just checked and my mates are actually mounted on the doors, which seems a bit strange.
Hope this picture helps a bit
 
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 01:41 PM |
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that's the IDEAL place for them, I think - they are much closer to your eye giving a much better field of view? However -I haven't got
doors. 
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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stevegough
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| posted on 3/10/10 at 08:10 PM |
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Nobody else fitted any mirrors, then? (bump).
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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