peter030371
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 03:01 PM |
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Half doors
I am not sure why I have never (OK, i might have seen one once but I could have been dreaming about that) seen a Striker with half doors but I wanted
to give it a go. Only done the drivers side for now so will have to wait until the spring to see if it cuts down on the buffeting a little 
 
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 03:33 PM |
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A rear Wid screen may be better at reducing wind buffetting.
And having already a roll bar fitting one should be relatively easy.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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ian locostzx9rc2
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 04:25 PM |
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I had half doors on my bike engined striker it does make a difference.
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chris
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 06:38 PM |
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i tried a rear screen on the roll bar didnt really make any difference to the buffeting
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peter030371
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 09:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel Acevedo
A rear Wid screen may be better at reducing wind buffetting.
And having already a roll bar fitting one should be relatively easy.
That helps stop backdraft but only with a windscreen 
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pekwah1
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| posted on 28/1/18 at 11:21 PM |
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I’ve fitted half doors on my striker quite recently with a classic fly screen.
I’m not sure it made much difference with the buffeting, but stops all the spray from the road so I no longer get a wet arm or lap...
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 02:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by peter030371
quote:
Originally posted by Angel Acevedo
A rear Wid screen may be better at reducing wind buffetting.
And having already a roll bar fitting one should be relatively easy.
That helps stop backdraft but only with a windscreen
Ha,
You´re right...
I think ALL Locosts are like my interpretation... That is with windscreen.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Christof
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 03:12 PM |
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Looks great!
Did you make those?!
p.s. is your car wearing wheel socks?!
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peter030371
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 03:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Christof
Looks great!
Did you make those?!
p.s. is your car wearing wheel socks?!
They are standard Striker doors from RAW for a windscreen car but I cut down. I think RAW might do two types of door but these have the
'pocket' for my elbow
I have some spare wheel covers so I put them on for the winter mainly to keep Jeff W happy as he has pointed out that the tyres don't like the
cold (not that my garage has ever gone below 8°C) 
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Christof
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| posted on 29/1/18 at 03:46 PM |
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ahhh
very posh!
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StevieB
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| posted on 30/1/18 at 08:29 PM |
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Look smart.
I had vinyl half doors on my westfield which made a good difference both to the buffeting and also the amount of grit that got thrown up into the
cockpit and my face too from the front wheels.
As they were soft vinyl doors (from soft bits for sevens, where the orange west 'model' on their website is actually my car), I found that
putting a strip of ali down the drivers side and put a bend in where my hand needed a bit more clearance space around the steering wheel.
In any case, I think se7ens look great with half doors and aero screen too 
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bi22le
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| posted on 31/1/18 at 09:32 PM |
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I have half doors and much prefer to have them on.
I took them off for my first track day, thinking they may be restrictive, I did one outing and put them back on when I realised I was not going to
drive with my elbows bent out at 90deg!
I thought they made a big difference to noise and wind, if I sink down into my seat at higher speeds I am well out of the wind.
I also made a hard half tonneau and used that for a couple of years, including a trip to the ring, that also worked well but cracked and fell apart in
the end!!
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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40inches
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| posted on 1/2/18 at 11:07 AM |
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I have played around with screens etc; for the last 3 years and can now drive without a helmet, up to about 80mph,
without any buffeting
 
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peter030371
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| posted on 1/2/18 at 11:14 AM |
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But you have got a windscreen! My previous Striker with screen and doors had no buffeting until about motorway speeds. I only ever needed a helmet on
track. Now with an aeroscreen it is obviously a different kettle of fish
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peter030371
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| posted on 10/4/18 at 07:57 AM |
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Winter update. I have now fitted half doors to both sides and a standard RAW vinyl boot cover.
Taxed the car over the weekend and waited for the roads to dry. Eventually, yesterday afternoon, I managed to get out in her for 10-15 minutes on my
normal 'test' route and up to circa 80mph the reduction in buffeting is very noticeable in the cockpit. Very pleased with the results
Now need to do something about fitting a rear 'diffuser' to reduce rear drag (not in any attempt to pretend it will generate downforce!)
and the car is getting better with each mod
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