Headrests/perspex inserts
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From: West Mids.
Pete:
The thing to be avoided is the plastic rear window catching the aeroscreen and getting scratched. We're pretty sure we've made allowance for that. The difference in rear window size with the rear glass window appears to be just at the bottom, in other words, the glass window is shorter. It's the top part of the window that's likely to foul so I can't see it being a problem, although it can be checked on a later model.
With regard to Graham producing it commercially, I suppose it depends how easy it is to reproduce once the whole thing's on floppy disk and the process is largely automated. He works for a small precision engineering firm and puts a fair few hours in so time is his biggest problem. If he doesn't want to produce it he may want to offer it one of the sponsors. We'll see how it goes.
The thing to be avoided is the plastic rear window catching the aeroscreen and getting scratched. We're pretty sure we've made allowance for that. The difference in rear window size with the rear glass window appears to be just at the bottom, in other words, the glass window is shorter. It's the top part of the window that's likely to foul so I can't see it being a problem, although it can be checked on a later model.
With regard to Graham producing it commercially, I suppose it depends how easy it is to reproduce once the whole thing's on floppy disk and the process is largely automated. He works for a small precision engineering firm and puts a fair few hours in so time is his biggest problem. If he doesn't want to produce it he may want to offer it one of the sponsors. We'll see how it goes.
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From: Kingston
Originally posted by UK Paul
Aye, a copy of the template in exchange for a couple of Pints (this is going to cost me a fortune in beer Andy
), at the Supermeet? Brilliant!
Aye, a copy of the template in exchange for a couple of Pints (this is going to cost me a fortune in beer Andy
), at the Supermeet? Brilliant!
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As Tonky already mentioned, when I cut my plexiglass (3/16" thick), I had a jug of cold water hanging over where I was cutting. The jug had a tiny hole at the bottom for a dribble to pee out onto where the jig saw blade met the plexi. This worked like a charm. Then the edge was sandpapered to make it smooth.
I've got these "inserts" in the roll hoop holes and headrest pads in the headrests. These 2, in combination with a full size windscreen has made top down driving a much more "calming" experience. If you wish to see my experiments, please search my user name and "cabin turbulence".
"Sev" from Montreal tried to market these hoop hole inserts to the forum but was met with less than enthusiastic attention. This was why I didn't persue it myself. It's great that you fellas overseas has shown some interest and ingenuity to create something similar on your own. Nice going!
ps. Lexan is a much better material to use in terms of scratch and shatter resistance but waaay too pricey. Where they are installed, I don't think this is an issue.
I've got these "inserts" in the roll hoop holes and headrest pads in the headrests. These 2, in combination with a full size windscreen has made top down driving a much more "calming" experience. If you wish to see my experiments, please search my user name and "cabin turbulence".
"Sev" from Montreal tried to market these hoop hole inserts to the forum but was met with less than enthusiastic attention. This was why I didn't persue it myself. It's great that you fellas overseas has shown some interest and ingenuity to create something similar on your own. Nice going!
ps. Lexan is a much better material to use in terms of scratch and shatter resistance but waaay too pricey. Where they are installed, I don't think this is an issue.
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From: Newcastle Upon Tyne
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ross
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I like the sound of that - in fact if anyone is interested I might be able to make a few copies for people, only cost of parts involved - Have to check with my Mum about using up her perspex, but otherwise I would think
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I like the sound of that - in fact if anyone is interested I might be able to make a few copies for people, only cost of parts involved - Have to check with my Mum about using up her perspex, but otherwise I would think
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From: Kingston
In answer to Graybloke - my Mum does dolls house models, building anything from a fishing village to a traditional dolls house, complete with figures etc, these then get put into display cases to show them off.
I have looked at doing the roll bars as well, but as I sit with my seat almost all the way back I figured that it wouldn't make that much difference, plus getting the roll bars apart looks a pain, so the fixings would be on show, something I wanted to avoid.
Xviper - I thought I had seen something like it before, but couldn't remember so assumed it was just the headrests, thanks for the inspiration.
I have now cut my first template for my extended wind deflector, but as its crappy weather I will postpone testing for a day or two.
Thanks for the PMs, you all have them too!
I have looked at doing the roll bars as well, but as I sit with my seat almost all the way back I figured that it wouldn't make that much difference, plus getting the roll bars apart looks a pain, so the fixings would be on show, something I wanted to avoid.
Xviper - I thought I had seen something like it before, but couldn't remember so assumed it was just the headrests, thanks for the inspiration.
I have now cut my first template for my extended wind deflector, but as its crappy weather I will postpone testing for a day or two.
Thanks for the PMs, you all have them too!
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Well, having seen Xvipers original posts and his solution to buffeting I have run further tests.
These tests were both done with the headrest inserts installed.
With a full height wind deflector things were much better, but it seemed like it might be a lot of work to come up with somehting I was happy with the look of, so...
I then plugged the roll bars, I thought as I had my seat almost against the roll bars I wouldn't notice any difference - Oh how wrong I was. In checking Xvipers posts, it seems that he agrees, the biggest difference in buffetting is when both headrests and roll bars are plugged!
I have yet to test with both rollbar and full size deflector, that will happen later today probably, but for those that are interested I am now looking at plugging the roll bars too. Again, ensuring that it is as invisible as possible and easily returned to stock.
Will keep you informed.
Xviper - thanks for your hard work, I have been testing myself, but its nice to see someone agrees with my results.
These tests were both done with the headrest inserts installed.
With a full height wind deflector things were much better, but it seemed like it might be a lot of work to come up with somehting I was happy with the look of, so...
I then plugged the roll bars, I thought as I had my seat almost against the roll bars I wouldn't notice any difference - Oh how wrong I was. In checking Xvipers posts, it seems that he agrees, the biggest difference in buffetting is when both headrests and roll bars are plugged!
I have yet to test with both rollbar and full size deflector, that will happen later today probably, but for those that are interested I am now looking at plugging the roll bars too. Again, ensuring that it is as invisible as possible and easily returned to stock.
Will keep you informed.
Xviper - thanks for your hard work, I have been testing myself, but its nice to see someone agrees with my results.