Anyone know what these cars are like? I know they are good on the track but want to know ease of build, sva problems or anything else that is good/bad about them.

Ta



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I've always liked the look of these, ever since they first appeared as the Sylva Striker. It would have been one of the options had I chosen to build a kit instead of a build-it-myself.
There's loads on the road so I doubt if there are any significant SVA issues.

It's a very small car though!

rgds,
David

donut, i've got an article in a mag somewhere about em, they are small, similar size to a caterham but supposed to have a deceptively large cockpit..

Ned.

You're right about the deceptively large cockpit, this had been mentioned before by people. Acording to their website, they had a 6'4" 22 stone driver who fitted fine................so i may just squeeze in

They look very easy to build judging by the on line build manual. On 'Mad about kit cars dot com' there are 2 reviews and one chap built his in 3 months and the other in 4 months! If they are that easy i could use my 5 for the summer and be on the road by next summer in a Striker!

Need to do some more digging!

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Well I fit in it no problems so you should be fine too Andy.

They are really nice cars and have a very good track pedigree, some people don't like the looks but alot of people do and I for one think they have a nice compact seven style to them.

Mel at RAW has always been very helpful when I have spoken to him and I know they have a good setup.

Cost wise the build I guess would be in the region of 8-10 grand depending on engine etc.

Alot of people use the Toyota 4age engine in these as RAW supply them aswell and I am told they make an excellent combination although I guess more expensive than a bike engine.

So you'll be building again then!!

Rich.

4age is a good engine and good reasons for going for it (size, supplied by factory etc) I have seen an xe in a striker and am sure zetecs have been done aswell...

Ned.

Mind you, if I was looking for a kit now, I'd REALLY fancy the Striker's replacement, the R1ot, currently sold by Sylva



I'm sure that's a scream! (or the passenger will...)

David


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David,

the riot is not a replacement for the striker, the rights for the striker were sold to raw and they are continuing to make and develop it. The riot and mojo are new designs from sylva who originally penned the striker. the riot and mojo are mid engined, loosely seven based, teh riot for bike power and the mojo for car power..

Ned.

Ned,

I meant "replacement", as in "the small 2-seater they sell instead of the Striker".

DJ

Not everyone's favourite to look at but , has won a lot of races over the years , so must be a well sorted good handling design.

Plus you can get all the bits for them , sidescreens ,tonneau ,hood.

They've really grown on me , that Green/ali one in your picture looks great.

I have a Raw Striker fitted with a 160bhp 4AGE. The build is very easy with good technical support on the end of the phone! The cockpit is bigger than it looks. I am 6ft and often use some foam to move me forward a little. The wheel base is very similar to a caterham with shortened rear drive shafts. Get your self up to Raw for a go in the Demo car. I am only 5 minutes down the road from them if you want to look at my car aswell.
I am going to be building a Blade engined striker when I return from Lemans. So my car will be for sale from the end of June. There is a pic in my archive, will try and post some more tomorrow.

Ben.

good choice. i have a pic of one on the wall by my desk at work. really wanted to build one but did the sums and was out of my budget, hence locost. the chaps from raw were all really nice and helpful when i met them at stafford last year (or year before?), and they sent me a cd with the build manual - with pictures and everything - and a video of the build, speeded up. altogether seems a great package, and presonally i think it a beautiful car, always have done since i first saw it at stonliegh in '93, but my pops wouldnt let me build one as a first car cause he thought id be gone by the time i was 17 1/2. still have the original sales brochure and stuff, still inspires.
the striker is inspired by the 7 but definatly not a copy.
then again i do also really like the r1ot. im not a fan of BEC's, but read an article that said you can put in whatever you want, so think its an option. basically anything with a chassis by jeremy fisher (think thats his name - chap from sylva) and you cant go wrong - though the mojo has hidious bodywork.
or how about a fury?
whatever you decide on - think your on the right path. good luck

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then again i do also really like the r1ot. im not a fan of BEC's, but read an article that said you can put in whatever you want, so think its an option. basically anything with a chassis by jeremy fisher (think thats his name - chap from sylva) and you cant go wrong - though the mojo has hidious bodywork.

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Andy!!! You thinking of building something else?? You can't finsh 2 cars before i've finished 1!!!!!

I've always liked these and was very tempted to get one rather than the MK. I wonder if i'd bought one of these i would have finished it by now???

Thanks guys, Seems a really good all round package to me. Hopefully they will be at Brands for the Total Kit Car day on 17th September so i can have a play.

Another concern is the amount of footwell space. I have quite big feet (you know that they say!! ) and the Indy was just big enough. Perhaps you could let me know Ben.

Austen: Have you 'STILL' not finished your car?!?!?!? I'm hoping for something special from you seing as it has taken so long Oh and i would like to point out that not only did i build the Indy but i also restored a Mini too so the next project will be my 3rd in the time it has taken for you to build yours!!

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....... I have quite big feet (you know that they say!! )........

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And big smelly socks?

belly!!!!!

My phoenix is basically the same chassis as the striker and I won't be able to drive it with 'normal' shoes on my size 11 feet - I bought myself some very narrow race shoe style trainers to drive in.

I think the R1ot is supposed to have more room in the pedal box which is allowed by the lack of bellhousing!

Chris

if you've any questions there's a busy and friendly email list on smartgroups.com called 'sylva-chat'.

Theres a current discussion on the mojo vs r1ot.

Cheers for that Chris. I too have size 11 feet but like you have narrow driving shoes so hopefully i'll be ok. Theres only one way to find out for sure!!

I also have size 11 feet. Usually just wear trainers allthough I do have some race boots for track days. I have once had to drive car in walking boots. This was not the most sensible thing I have ever done and is NOT to be advised! The passenger side is slightly norrower, but who cares about them!
I was at the factory yesterday and spoke to Mel about Brands. They will be there and should have a car on the track (20v demo car). Will try to make it aswell.

Ben.

Cheers for replying Ben, Sounds like i won't have to worry

I live about 20 mins away from Brands so i'll be there at the crack of dawn and i will book a trip out before the day as it will be MUCH easier for me to go to see the car at Brands rather than travel over to the factory. It's going to be such a good day

Andy - I don't get it - you didn't like your MK - why are you considering getting another Seven?

Save your cash and build something you really want.....

Yes jasper but i then regreted it and wanted one that i could make nice with reasonable creature comforts. Maybe a Stylus RT will fit the bill

Rich Miles's R1 Striker build website is back up now at www.striker.r-one.co.uk, although I think his was one of the last to come from Sylva rather than Raw (although I might be wrong)

Chris

Been looking at one of these too!!



I remember liking the RT when it 1st apeared in the mags.

I've always liked those andy, SC Stylus isn't it?? I prefer the option without doors though, less shut lines to worry about

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All bodies now come with doors which is a pain as i'm sure they are a bugger to fit and getting the shut lines is a pain apparently.

The RT (Race Track) looks good in Orange!!

Fancy making it a BEC??

No, i'm not into BEC's although i do apreciate their performance. I don't think i could live with one....................unless it did the washing up, cooked dinner, hoovered, did the washing, shopping, ironing, looked after the kids and gave great blow jobs

oops!

BTW here are a few pics of the RT road version.......






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The one at Exeter looked the nuts, doors, windscreen, side glass, in red with white strips up the bonnet - looked completely different to the orange racer.

Nicer having doors - the ladies passengers will prefer it

It's gonna be my next car if nothing nicer comes along in the meantime.

BTW - I think that's the one with the 250+ bhp of Nissan 220SX turbo power that was featured in Which Kit some time back.

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that bonnet bulge in the yellow one above ^^ is a bit ugly, ain't it?!!

Ned.

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that bonnet bulge in the yellow one above ^^ is a bit ugly, ain't it?!!

Ned.

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yup, i asked for that one

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and gave great blow jobs

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Wash your mouth out James!!

The yellow car has a Nissan turdo lump which is why it looks odd. 4age and Zetech lumps fit with no bulge i think

If you fancy a trip up to Bruntingthorpe there is a sylva track day on saturday. I'm sure if you take a helmet you could blag a few rides.

Thanx for the offer but i'm busy Sat but just out of interest where the heck is Bruntingthorpe?

I can't offer to give you a ride but thanks for the thanx.
Bruntingthorpe is just south of Leicester

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