pinky Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 hi three'ers I am going to take the three on holiday with me with aero screens and have a couple of questions, how do mi keep my sat nav dry and were do i locate it were can i buy waterproof mats that also fit onto the transmission tunnel any advise welcome on any other things that need to be addressed thanks pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2long Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Fit a proper tonneau and you are good to go. It goes nicely with the aeroscreens. Cheers Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
billy l Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 With the weather we're having lately I'd get a force field fitted around the cockpit!, Gene roddenberry used to supply them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hey Pinky... aeroscreens and Satnav, what kind of combination is that.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Pink, I have travelled many times in the rain on aeroscreens, but 2006 was the worst when I drove to CLM and got a good soaking in a massive thunderstorm! A few pointers: Carry a golf umbrella so that Tors can put it up in stationary traffic. Waterproof mats are available from Moss – the original type. If you have so much luggage behind the seats that you are unable to tuck the tonneau behind them you will need to sit on it (as we did) – if so, make sure you have good waterproof (Gortex) trousers as the resulting waterfall running down behind you and forming pools in the seats is not nice. In any event, decent waterproofs are a must as are waterproof gloves. Rain hitting your face at anything over 50 mph stings like hell (it’s even worse at 80 mph!), particularly if you’re not wearing decent eye protection. To keep in period, maybe try to find a couple of the 50s style open face crash helmets and fit a wrap round visor (or a modern full-face if you’re not fussed?) - this will prevent a free, but painful, exfoliation! Fit your satnav to the aeroscreen and use a short lanyard to secure it if it falls off – particularly going round corners! Or, depending on how it secures and the sucker size fit it to a gauge or the rev counter; although for the latter fix, if the satnav body is too large it may obstruct to your hand on the wheel. Alternatively, make up a bracket - probably the best solution. You’ll find the satnav won’t get too wet whilst driving in anything short of torrential rain, but in stationary traffic it will do – see 1 above. Welcome to wet weather aeroscreen driving! Have fun. Cheers Andrew Edited June 23, 2012 by Andrew Smith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Waterproof mats are available from Moss – the original type. Not for the transmission tunnel (or have I missed something?). Unfortunately I am matrimonially prevented from enjoying (???) the experience of aeroscreens, but we do regularly find ourselves driving very long distances topless (steady!!) in heavy rain. The gearbox tunnel carpet has never get wet, but the floor carpets get soaked, so rubber mats is probably a good idea (although I never swap them for the woollen carpets plus overmats, even though I have a pair). Propshaft tunnel carpet is easily protected or removed. Sat-nav - haven't got one although we could do with a plastic road atlas. Rear carpet is usually covered by luggage. Biggest problem is water running down the inside of the windscreen, but then that is one advantage of aeroscreens (wonder if I can use that as a persuader with SWMBO? OK, I know the answer "Go by yourself!!") Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Willie Felger Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Hello Pink, Dunno about aeroscreens - but I was with Andrew on "that" CLM trip. He does not exaggerate and we could only watch in sympathy as he and Baldrick got an epic soaking. I took TS2 to the 2010 CLM and the speedo did 0-120 mph every two seconds and was plainly unfit for purpose. I stuck my Garmin GPS to the speedo glass which gave me MPH in England and Kms/Hr in France. It fitted comfortably inside the original steering wheel's diameter and was never in the way. I reckon you'll look the bizz in a flying helmet, Snoopy goggles and a white scarf! Have a good trip, Willie '59 TR3A '72 TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Willie, It wasn't Baldrick in 2006, it was my mate 'Little Dave' and he hid in the footwell when the heavens opened up – luckily he didn’t drown with all the water down there too! Baldrick came in 2008 and pleaded with me to put the screen on, take the roof and sidescreens - it was just as well too, as we had two days of almost constant rain on the way down from Calais – but at least it stayed dry for CLM. Pink, I do hope you have taken full advantage of the IOW weather this weekend and have been out testing various weatherproofing options (he laughs!) in your 3A given the ideal weather conditions! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Nice thread. Especially when I remember the guy who left the Dutch Concours d'Elegance for a trip to Antwerp (150 mils) yesterday afternoon in the pouring rain, driving a... Bugatti Type 13. This one. And oh, without the modern style helmet: only a leather flying cap and goggles... The man is my hero! Menno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Easiest answer with aeroscreens is to simply dispense with the carpets, as in leave them at home in the garage, then make sure there's a low point in the floor each side (apply large hammer to floor) and drill a hole in said low point for the water to drain out of. And a decent set of waterproofs apiece. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 How about a military type poncho. Fit some fasteners round the outside and get someone to clip you in. Sew two together if you have a passenger... Plus you can get them in clear so you can still see the sat nav. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Menno van Rij Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 You can also consider a Tomtom Rider as used by guys on motorcycles; at least these are weather proof! The poncho isn't a bad idea! You can use the pegs for the tonneau to secure the edges of the poncho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Louis Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 The Poncho also can be used as a make shift shelter and can fold into a small 8" x 4" packet at the cost of £10 . I may try to make one for the TR at the weekend.... This time next year we will be millionaires... lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 If your car is a 3A it did not have floor carpets - just rubber mats. I guess the Sat Nav is not orig either. Yes get goggles at least or you get peppered painfully with rain on your face and in the eyes. Enjoy the experience. Cheers Peter W PS You can get the sceen in the boot if you take the stanchions off...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelfj Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) hi three'ers I am going to take the three on holiday with me with aero screens and have a couple of questions, how do mi keep my sat nav dry and were do i locate it were can i buy waterproof mats that also fit onto the transmission tunnel any advise welcome on any other things that need to be addressed thanks pink "Sat Nav??? We aint got no stinkin' Sat Navs!" Strictly seat of the pants! Blue Ridge Parkway, Tennessee - North Carolina, USA Edited July 1, 2012 by angelfj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 The problem driving top-down in pouring rain is that you would need wipers on the inner side of the windscreen..... So aeroscreen might be a better option . Has anybody seen the original aeroscreens made by Triumph for competion. They were sold as speed equipment package including a hard tonneau, Jabbeke car style. If you buy a sheet of 3mm Lexan you can make a protection protection. Lexan can be perfectly shaped by applying heat and will never brake. I used it to make the sliding windows on the sidescreens, look like originals. You just have to be careful to prevent it from scratching as it's rather soft Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Pink With the weather we are having this summer put the bloody screen frame back on Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley James Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) Pink With the weather we are having this summer put the bloody screen frame back on I've never seen a more compelling argument for fitting a windscreen and possibly even a hood than the current weather! Edited July 2, 2012 by Ashley James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 ....and it is nice to see that July has started where June left off! But the forecast for CLM is good. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 But the forecast for CLM is good. I wish I was looking at your forecast Ian. It seems a damn site better than this one http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Le-Mans-FRXX0048 Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I wish I was looking at your forecast Ian. It seems a damn site better than this one http://uk.weather.co...e-Mans-FRXX0048 Regards Peter Here you go Peter. http://www.weather-f...orecasts/latest Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uvc166 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 I've never seen a more compelling argument for fitting a windscreen and possibly even a hood than the current weather! Fitting a HOOD !!! cheers Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dykins Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Here you go Peter. http://www.weather-f...orecasts/latest Rgds Ian Ian I'm convinced - we'll have yours please. Please proceed to book it with Him upstairs Regards Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 thank you gentlemen for your comments i have taken them on board i have decided to------------ purchase a plastic wallet for the sat nav with a see through screen fitted, on e bay water prof carpet for the tunnel rubber mats for the foot well gortex light weight coats for me and tors water proof trousers that come up above your waist good quality goggles motor bike gloves with a felt forefinger fitted for wiping your goggles sailing gloves with the thump and forefinger removed for grip a leather flying hat so you can take the piss Harley Davidson wing mirrors left and right luggage rack wish me luck, she is a real old girl that needs some love,i bought for a retirement project , a challenge to be sure up to the international , a week in wales with the lads, ending up at the t s s c international pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Don't forget the golf brollie Pink! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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