lsdweb
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| posted on 26/7/15 at 08:35 PM |
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Paneling boot area (Striker)
Hi All
I'm at the paneling stage (at last!) and need to work out what I need to panel in and around the boot area - the car will only be used for
racing and maybe some sprints / hillclimbs.
I bought the car with a boot floor but don't see a need for it now. The fuel tank won't be in the boot so no need for a bulkhead as such.
I'll probably be fitting a diffuser at some point but was wondering if anything else needs doing to stiffen the back end up?
Thanks
Wyn
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Dopdog
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| posted on 26/7/15 at 09:18 PM |
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Hi Wyn,
My striker had nothing in the rear just the soft cover over the back. Made it easy to work on, also it was a road car like this.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 27/7/15 at 11:00 AM |
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Thanks!
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Rich J
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| posted on 27/7/15 at 11:29 AM |
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Made some splashguards/inner arches for mine from 1mm alloy - try and get some pics later (and reply to your email!)
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lsdweb
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| posted on 27/7/15 at 11:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Rich J
Made some splashguards/inner arches for mine from 1mm alloy - try and get some pics later (and reply to your email!)
Cheers Rich! I think I have a bonnet dilemma :-)
 
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[Edited on 27/7/15 by lsdweb]
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JimSpencer
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| posted on 27/7/15 at 12:54 PM |
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Hi
Will really benefit with either a boot floor or a diffuser fitted.
The 'open bottom' acts like a parachute - run without it and the boot 'lid' will raise up at speed..
If a diffuser on a Striker actually generates any downforce/reduces lift is debatable IMHO (without a windtunnel to check it!)- but it certainly
reduces drag in the role as 'boot floor'..
Makes a noticeable difference in top end speed.
HTH
Jim
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lsdweb
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| posted on 27/7/15 at 07:50 PM |
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Thanks Jim
I was looking at a way of finishing the underneath and a diffuser seemed to make sense. There's no boot lid either so I guess I'd have all
sorts of aero problems!
Ta
Wyn
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TimC
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| posted on 28/7/15 at 10:48 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
quote:
Originally posted by Rich J
Made some splashguards/inner arches for mine from 1mm alloy - try and get some pics later (and reply to your email!)
Cheers Rich! I think I have a bonnet dilemma :-)
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[Edited on 27/7/15 by lsdweb]
If you need that sorting out, I would 100% recommend Westgate Composites. Andy is currently working wonders with the Gemini.
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lsdweb
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| posted on 28/7/15 at 12:57 PM |
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Cheers Tim
I've made contact with Martyn in MVS who's done everything for me in the past. I'm not sure if a standard Striker bulged bonnet will
fit - I'm hoping to borrow Rich J's at some point (when I've got the engine back in) to see.
I didn't realise you needed anything doing to the Gemini bodywork?!
Ta
Wyn
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TimC
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| posted on 28/7/15 at 06:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by lsdweb
I didn't realise you needed anything doing to the Gemini bodywork?!
I'm also in need of a bonnet bulge plus I wasn't happy with the way that the body fitted on the car - both in terms of method and
alignment. All well on their way to being resolved now.
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TimC
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| posted on 30/7/15 at 08:03 PM |
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Bonnet too narrow, too flat and bump-less. Not for long though!
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