How to fix these mirrors

[ACFowles]

So, toying with the idea of different side mirrors.

I've purchased one of these https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/round-clip-on-mirror-with-flat-plate-mounting as I've heard that they can be attached the the windscreen stanchion.  I've had a go and the thickness of the stanchion means that I cannot fit the rubber strips.  It's metal-to-metal contact only.

Is this correct, or is there a better way?  I want to do this right as the last thing I want is a side mirror flying off at speed with unknown and undesirable consequences.

Thanks all.

 

[SLR No.77]

Are you wanting to "permanently" fix mirrors to the stanchions? 

The usual method is to use an SPA style mirror and utilise the middle of the three stanchion/windscreen mounting holes plus drill and tap and additional hole in the stanchion. An alternative if retaining the doors is to use the "Eccles" mirror mounts with SPA mirrors, a search of the forum should find plenty of details.

Stu.

 

[ACFowles]

Thanks Stu

I like the idea of using the existing stanchion fixings, but not the SPA style mirror.  I really like the look of an "old fashioned" circular chrome mirror.  The Carbuilder mirror, being convex, is definitely an improvement on the existing items.

[David aka Blue7]

Metal against metal should be ok but I would drill a couple of shallow recesses in the stanchion for the grub screws to locate.  Alternatively you could just replace the rubber strips with a thinner rubber or build up layers of black insulation tape.

David

[ChrisC]

DPR do a special stanchion mount for SPA mirrors. Very neat and very very stable solution. No drilling of the stanchion required. Only down side is you can't open the doors fully.

I had problems with the "Eccles" mounts, they pressed into the side screen.  I suspect my frame inside the door isn't flat, and the hinge redesign (2017 ish) also hasn't helped. 

 

[Toughie]

I have very similar mirrors on my car.  The clamping method (two grub screws) is the same, but the clamp looks different. 

Yours appears to have what looks like a metal divider down the length, with a bit of rubber on the opposite side.Mine has a much wider opening, with a plastic spacer to fill the gap.

I've driven mine on track and on road many miles and never had one of the mirrors come off.  I simply clamp the grub screws tightly straight onto the stanchion, quite tightly.