Aeroscreen or windscreen?

[knight]

Either a helmet with clear visor or clear safety specs

[Eugene7]

I use Adidas Sun Glasses, with replaceable lenses - I have different coloured lenses for different weather/light conditions.
They work really well.

[anonymous-user]

Eugene7 said:

I use Adidas Sun Glasses, with replaceable lenses - I have different coloured lenses for different weather/light conditions.
They work really well.

Any chance of a link to a supply?

[onward]

these are very good

http://www.polimil.co.uk/eyewear/shooting-eyewear/...


Exceeds ballistic standard for spectacles MIL-PRF-31013 -

You get dark and clear lenses with them.

[Eugene7]

http://www.adidas.com/Eyewear/content/uk/products/...

or

http://www.nikevision.com/sunglasses/interchange/

Both work very well!

[anonymous-user]

Thanks all

[coppice]

Personal thing but I use a screen and I wouldn't entertain aeros. Because- I'd look an idiot in a helmet (I look tragic enough without one ) , I'd get wet when it rains (I do very long runs in Seven and some may like getting soaked more than I do ) , I would grow tired of being called The Stig and I have been hit by far too many solid things and saved by the screen - pigeon, partridge , pheasant(blame dawn blats in my rural home )to name a few as well as random lumpy bits of road debris in contraflows etc.

[forest07]

Skyedriver said:

bcr5784 said:

stones are very hard. 0

So are bees, wasps etc at speed

+2 as are flattened coke cans. After having one flicked up and damaging the screen and slicing the rubber off the wiper on my road car, I gave aeroscreening without full protection a miss.

[Eugene7]

As said, I have done some 150K miles with Brooklands Aeroe's, and have never had an issue.
Yes, stones and bees can be slightly painful, but not life threatening.
Flattened coke cans can flip up, and over, a windscreen, so that's just life.

I just did 400 miles in the UK last week in the pissing rain.
And I loved every one of the miles.

The one reality is, driving a 7 with Aeroe's is a whole different experience, and if you are really into 7's, rather than just using one as a status/posers symbol, you need to experience it to really understand what a 7 is all about.

the problem is many 7 owners buy one, play with it for a year, sell it, and go back to a tin-top.
Experience done.

I've had Eugene for some 30 years, and I'm still gaining experience from it - and loving it.

And Aeroe's are a big part of that - in all weathers...

[coppice]

Eugene7 said:

The one reality is, driving a 7 with Aeroe's is a whole different experience, and if you are really into 7's, rather than just using one as a status/posers symbol, you need to experience it to really understand what a 7 is all about.

the problem is many 7 owners buy one, play with it for a year, sell it, and go back to a tin-top.
Experience done.

I've had Eugene for some 30 years, and I'm still gaining experience from it - and loving it.

And Aeroe's are a big part of that - in all weathers...

AS I said it is a personal choice. But please do not be so rude about people whose choice is not the same as yours. I am sure I love Sevens as much as you do - and I certainly do not wish to pose or use my car as a status symbol . I have driven Sevens and other cars with aeros- and the reality is I don't really like it, If that makes me a risk averse wuss by your exalted standards I will just have to try not to lose much sleep over it..

[Eugene7]

If you purchase a 7 for a year, and then go back to a tin-top, then I stand by my comment.
If you have had the 7 for many years, and drive many 10's of thousands of miles in it, then I agree, your choice is your choice.

I have owned and used the 7 as my main mode of transport for some 30 years, and love driving Aero - that's my choice and my passion.

That's why Le BOG Club is not a mainstream club...

[coppice]

That's a bit like saying that you can't express a dislike of tripe until you've eaten it for a year isn't it ? A variation of the tired old cliche - 'you wouldn't say that if (etc) '.

FWIW I first rode in a Seven in 1968, have driven about 80k plus miles in them and in a week or two will be doing a 1000mile plus solo blat. None of which makes my opinion any more valid than somebody who owned a Seven for a year , did 1500 miles and didn't enjoy it.

[Eugene7]

Hey, don't get me wrong - I'm a special case

[scubadude]

To be honest I haven't had a 7 all that long but I think the aero-is-everything crowd are missing a trick.

Sure, running aero is great fun but in comparison to many 7clones and similar exposed British sports cars and kits the 7 has access to a remarkably effect windscreen and roof system, if you've not had the unfortunate pleasure to experience the competition you might not realise how lucky we are... Not to mention its 4 bolts and 15min to swap (assuming you don't strip out the wiper motor too)

I'll be keeping my Brooklands on for summer blats around the Dorset countryside but feel no shame in saying that facing a 1000mile weekend trip (whatever the weather) I'd have no qualms about sticking the screen and doors back on and throwing a half roof in the trunk for comfort, flexibility and protection.

The 7 is a veritable multi tool of a sports car- pocket sized, flexible and adaptable, don't be pigeon holed- use it to your advantage :-)

[Eugene7]

I have to admit there are times when I do put the roof on...



And times when I'm Aero and kinda regret it - like the Biblical 'The Long Way Up' over the Pyrenees...
See this YouTube clip.

https://youtu.be/stwdvGfD37Q

And some were rather unhappy, and rather wet, eh, Captain Plugwash?

[ND395]

Aero.

You don't need ballistic goggles, just get some cheap sunglasses and put some phone screen protective film over the lenses. I swear by it.

[mybrainhurts]

Went off the screenless idea when a wheel nut hit my Volvo screen.

If that had ben my head, I wouldn't be here now.

[bcr5784]

mybrainhurts said:

Went off the screenless idea when a wheel nut hit my Volvo screen.

If that had ben my head, I wouldn't be here now.

Having had the windscreen go or most cars I've owned, I'd certainly want good eye protection if I went without a screen. That said a Brooklands screen does seem a more sensible alternative to the deflector Caterhams have as standard. It seems odd to me that it isn't offered as an option. I wonder if there are some regs that prevent it being offered.

[CanAm]

bcr5784 said:

Having had the windscreen go or most cars I've owned, I'd certainly want good eye protection if I went without a screen. That said a Brooklands screen does seem a more sensible alternative to the deflector Caterhams have as standard. It seems odd to me that it isn't offered as an option. I wonder if there are some regs that prevent it being offered.

It is. Part No. SKU: 77322

[wile7]

I've had a set of Brookland screens on a stanchion in the garage for about ten years. Eventually got around to putting them on last month. An hour long fiddle BUT now that I've modified the fittings/heated windscreen connections it's a 15 minute job to change over. I've kept my windscreen wiper motor and spindles though. Wish I'd done it a decade ago.

The feeling/experience is sublime. Less buffeting than the windscreen (yes really...) and it's just a fabulous experience. I wear glasses anyway and would never wear a helmet unless on a bike. I might invest in some decent goggles or something though. Those Oakley style 'ant man' specs dont suit me or my car (clamshell and chrome seven) so could be looking for 'Biggles' style kit . Actually, joking aside the clamshells I think give me a bit better protection from stones and crud flying up than cycle wings but I realise that ithey are not everyone's cup of tea! Very popular in Japan (more cars have clams and Brooklands than not) and there do t seem to be many complaints.

Will keep windscreen and hood etc. as you never know but, as it stands, the Brookland experience is what a seven is all about in my opinion. Try one first if unsure. Plenty of owners/club members about who would be happy to help out I'm sure.