windscreen vs aeroscreen

[stewart pickles]

You'll also be needing a place for:

And why not just use your free bus pass if you want more civilised?

agree with pete.............you are getting old if you need to ask about this coop's      

[cidersurfer]

Don't forget about the weight! Glass is approx the same mass as concrete!

[juansolo]

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[Derby Allen]

I can confirm that around Donnington last week my car was on average 4 / 5 seconds a lap quicker with the aeroscreen, having done this track six times now i can only put it down to getting rid of the screen, even managed to keep up with my friends Caterham for 3 laps, my car being 35 BHP down on power compared to his, he is also a much better driver than me,

well chuffed with converting over,

should also have mentioned that i was getting a good 8 - 10Mph more down the straights, even managed to use 5th gear more often,

[Liam]

I would never go back to a screen. You just don't hit that wall that you do with a screen.

Not sure how much acceleration is really affected (although it feels better) until you get to illegal speeds, but then I've never been there of course to know   but acceleration at higher speeds and top end speed, on a track of course, is much better.

No problems from buffeting, in fact I find there is less, but I think the aero height/design needs careful matching to your head height. I had a Tim D and found that my helmet was being sucked off at higher speeds. Changed to a Westfield screen that is higher (also with a different profile) and I do not have that problem.

However I have never had a close shave with a cat    

[markcoopers]

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However I have never had a close shave with a cat    

I onced shaved a nunney, but that's a different story.

[nikpro]

Agree with everything that has been said in respect to performance - the flat windscreen is awful aerodynamically..........BUT IMO the cars with windscreens look so much better. (Less KitCar 'Nailish')

If it is just a track car then aero is the way to go; Road and track I would like a windscreen; you get used to the buffeting and your nostrils flare out 'good style!'

Sidescreens make for a good comfy road car (especially with my heater on. )

[Asterix]

you been popping the funny pills Jeff?

Whatever next...Max Mosley to be president of Israel?

[slippy]

I think you should do some scientific testing Cooper a with and with out scenario recording top speeds and lap times etc  

[JeffC]

the Westfield experience  is not all about going quick Slipp, didnt you know driving a westfield is rather like making love to a beautiful woman , Its sometimes better to go slower and take your time and you can enjoy the moment longer  

[Pilot Pete]

the Westfield experience  is not all about going quick Slipp, didnt you know driving a westfield is rather like making love to a beautiful woman , Its sometimes better to go slower and take your time and you can enjoy the moment longer  

I am begining to think I might actually be nicks son and your the caps son!  

[Pilot Pete]

Sorry, found one with a windscreen

[Norman Verona]

I've been aero only for over 6 years now.

I keep well away from the traffic in front and rarely get hit by anything. I also see insects flying up in the airstream, sometimes I feel them hit my hair (what little I have left), but never fully in the face when over 30 mph.

At 130+mph I can easily hold my hand next to my face (palm forward). Lift hand above head and it feels like it's being broken such is the force of the wind.

Try this test and if you have a problem with your hand next to your face look at the design of the aero.

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

You'll also be needing a place for:

And why not just use your free bus pass if you want more civilised?

Take it he was a bit slower than the capt'n at Cadwell then      

[Pilot Pete]

Take it he was a bit slower than the capt'n at Cadwell then      

Certainly was not, the old black slug went very well indeed! Was a draw I reckon.