Roadster windscreen frame.

[Blue Marlin]

Hi, quick question. I am about to drill up into the windscreen frame to fit a dangly rear view mirror and was wondering if the frame is hollow or solid? Nothing else is attached tothe frame for reference.

Thanks

Derek

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Hollow. Be careful. If you do break the glass send me a pm and we can talk.

Adrian

Hi, quick question. I am about to drill up into the windscreen frame to fit a dangly rear view mirror and was wondering if the frame is hollow or solid? Nothing else is attached tothe frame for reference.

Thanks

Derek

[stevejgreen]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Hollow as Adrian says, quite a surprise to me as original docs suggest it's a roll bar. Hardly seems strong enough.

It makes me think that modern adhesives might be a better safety option than drilling holes. But I can't say I have heard of an accident where the screen surround has prevented an injury though.

[h_m_cumming]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Solid except for the slot for the glass. I've drilled several holes into it and tapped them, just don't break into the glass channel.

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

That's strange when I drilled to put my wing mirrors on I was only able to tap around 1/8" and then air

Solid except for the slot for the glass. I've drilled several holes into it and tapped them, just don't break into the glass channel.

[HairyDave]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

My Roadster frame was solid. But be careful!

[danny_nelson]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Definitely solid with a slot. Not hollow.

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

The plot thickens

Adrian

Definitely solid with a slot. Not hollow.

[lil_red_roadster]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Does not the box section of the A post merge into the solid screen surround...so it might depend on how low you mounted the mirrors..?

[listerjp2]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

There you might be right.

Adrian

P.s. always ready to learn. Not an expert.

Does not the box section of the A post merge into the solid screen surround...so it might depend on how low you mounted the mirrors..?

[Blue Marlin]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Thanks for the replies. I had always believed that the frame doubled as a roll bar and would be solid. I think I'll place it safe and use a 2 pack epoxy adhesive for the mirror. It's not heavy anyway.

Derek

[b_caswell]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Why not just use a mirror with the double sided mounting pad onto the glass.

http://www.classic-car-accessories.co.uk/acatalog/INTERIOR_MIRRORS.html

[h_m_cumming]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

This my attachment, M3 screws. Latest is my dashcam, again M3

[Alan c]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Sticky ones drop off
drilldupwards - solid - best solution

[b_caswell]

Re: Roadster windscreen frame.

Sticky ones drop off
drilldupwards - solid - best solution

No they dont if they are applied correctly mine has been on there for best part of twenty years or so