Can you daily a Caterham 7 with an aero screen?

[@tobystephenson7625]

Good video James - Although not a daily driver Ive run my Caterham with brookland 1/2 moons for the last 7 years only reverting to full windscreen for touring - must admit IMO you cant beat the open front and wind in the face - I favour flying hat and goggles as opposed to full helment - the few times I have put the windscreen back on the first few days it feels like a tin top in comparison - agree getting caught in the rain can be a pain - this years F&C run I was sheltering under a big Oak tree when going through Chapel for 45 mins or so, although gave me a chance to chat to people whilst they put their hoods up.

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

Hi thanks. Oh nice the Brookland half moons do look good on a Caterham. I bet that wasn't nice at the fish and chip run. We all got soacked I think. When we eventually stopped to put the hoods on it had stopped. As we were all close together there was no place to stop for us as it was all taken lol. I've never tried aero without a helmet because to be honest I'd be too worried. I'm glad I did this 2 weeks as I've always hated aero for the road. I definitely get it now, but for me aero is for the track only for how I use little Fern.

[@guss2099]

I took mine off and put the normal windscreen. No comparison for daily drive. Also, wearing a helmet on normal roads, the kids love it, but everyone else stares at you as if you were an eccentric so and so... :)

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

Hi yes I need a windscreen for how I use Fern. It was fun though. I was surprised how much more vulnerable i felt with aero instead if the windscreen. Aero for the track though 100%. I know what you mean about people thinking you are a bit mad. When I turned up to work with aero people thought I was more mad than usual 😆

[@candyclown4]

I applaud your bravery. Keep it up or down whichever best suits you. To daily a Caterham is to be admired / envied. Well done.

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

Thanks it's the only way I can afford her. A windscreen definitely suits me best for how I use Fern. This video happened by accident, but I'm glad it did. It's made me like the aero screen more, but for me the aero screen is for the track. Saying that since this video I've had a track day at donny and I had the aero screen on for another week as I didn't have time to change it back. The rain was not fun though surprisingly.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I was watching the IOM TT a couple of years ago, when Paul Jordan got hit by a bird... well, it's more accurate to say he hit the bird, at over 100mph... it smashed his visor and gave him a nasty gash under one eye and a lot of bruising. It was only sparrow-sized, too. I imagine hitting a Herring Gull, even at a much lower speed, would be pretty hellish. Something to bear in mind.

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

Hi that's a scary story was he alright afterwards? Yes I totally agree that leaf made me think alot more about safety. It made me think about stones and lots of things that could hit you. It's what has put me off aero before, plus I don't like wearing a helmet. Aero is great for the track, but for the road it's a windscreen for me.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

@@ACaterhamCalledFern Paul was fine once he healed up. I don't think it's a very likely occurrence - I don't know anyone personally who has had a bird hit their windscreen - stones kicked up from other vehicles is probably more of a risk, and the visors are designed to take those without shattering. I reckon you've hit on a safe compromise; you're protected from the most likely risks, with a helmet, and anything worse than that would be bad whether you had a full screen and no helmet or the aero screen and a lid.

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

@gerryjamesedwards1227 that's good he is ok. Yer I agree it isn't a very likely occurrence, but these things happen. There is a risk to anything we do and we all know Caterhams aren't the safest vehicles as there arent any driver aids. This is what makes them fun and what they are. Saying that they are better than what I bet alot of people think. I've seen some crazy looking crashes where drivers have been OK after. It's good to be careful but like everything it all has to be weighed up or we wouldn't get out of bed in the morning. These freak things do happen though and it's good to be aware of them. I do try and take what steps I can to be as safe as I can. They are great little cars.

[@Chris_Grant]

Im 6'1 and running Carbon aero. I can see my wheels fine but if I was shorter (which often wish I was in the 7 ha!) visibility would definitely be an issue.

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

Hi that's good to know. I guess it depends on alot of things like if you have lowered floors, what seats you have and general seating position as well. I used to have standard floors and lowered floors make me feel more connected with the car. Angle/height of the seat makes a difference as well. I do like the look of the carbon aero screens, but I wouldn't be able to see as much which I would find strange. I'm between 5'10 and 11

[@BERTVVANHORCK]

Not for me....

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

Hey Bert. You need to try one out on track it's great for track. Not for me on the road how I use little Fern though. It was a fun couple of weeks though and I enjoyed it alot more than I thought I would.

[@BERTVVANHORCK]

@@ACaterhamCalledFern I did a stint at Bedford with it, helmet on of course. Great experience, but you know me, I’m a tourer

[@ACaterhamCalledFern]

@BERTVVANHORCK yer I agree great for the track. We will have to come on one of your tours they sound ace.