Which Aero Screen?

[MKnight702]

I have done a search, but not really found an answer.

I would like to fit a removable aero screen, I have seen the Caterham one on their website, but I have also seen the Meteor clear version and the carbon one from KitCarDirect.

Does anyone have one and can they offer any views on the merits of each.

Thanks

[Aeroscreens]

There are many variables that may affect the deflection of air over the aero, how tall you are, Tillett or S-type seat and standard or lowered floor.

I'm 5'8" with an inclined Tillett and standard floor. For touring and general road use I have a set of Brooklands screens which deflect all of the air over my head so much so that wearing a baseball cap at speed isn't an issue. For sprinting and hillclimbing I have a clear Meteorsport screen which doesn't deflect that much air at all for me, not that it matters on track with a helmet but on the road the wind rush is a more full in the face experience.

For me both options offer a clear view of NS wheel

Some people love them others hate them. Two important issues when aeroscreening, earplugs and decent impact resistance goggles/sunglasses are a must.

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[analog_me]

I have one from kitcar direct.
I had to cut about an inch so i can see the nose of the car while driving.
Obviously the windscreed offers better visibility and more protection, much more buffering too!
With the side doors on the air is hitting my forehead not by glasses though and is much more confortable than the flat winscreen,
I would like to try a brooklands

[anonymous-user]

I have the CC carbon with 3 carbon mirrors. I do t use the centre mirror on track and rarely use aero at all on road.

If I were to do it again I’d definitely try a clear one. The carbon restricts visibility for me and is far more expensive.

[Eugene7]

I use Brooklands all year round, and have covered a lot of miles over the past 20 years, since I put them on.
The one alteration is the air blocking strip added below the screens (black tonneau material).
Stops airflow under the screen (and rain too!).



The feeling of being in the 'open' makes driving the 7 a far more enjoyable experience, and I find you can 'push on' a lot harder, as you are far more aware of your surroundings.
(Not having the air-break makes a huge difference too!)

[DCL]

The reality is that aero screens do very little to shield you, particularly in the style of the Caterham one. Here's the race screen being tested and I suspect the full width version is similar.

Edited by DCL on Tuesday 8th October 09:54