donut
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It's doing me friggin head in!!
I have now done 200 miles and find that i get knackered after a drive. I think it's down to the wind rushing past my head and the zorst noise by
my ear.
Would fitting a screen and side screens make a huge difference as it's not enjoyable driving my car? I'm having the same problems that
lead me to sell my last one.
I have a screen ready to fit but just want to know if the swap will make a big difference to driving comfort.
Ta
[Edited on 19/7/06 by donut]
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Deckman001
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:29 AM |
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Maybe you should take your lead shoe off ??? he he he 200 miles and how many gallons was that ?? he he
Jason
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shortie
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:41 AM |
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Oh no, here we go again!!
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ned
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:41 AM |
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if you want comfort go buy another mx5 you panzy :p
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:45 AM |
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Yes!
Ask Bob, yes it makes a load of difference , it's just a bit of a pain to do , although somebody is selling s/screens for the Indy I believe.
Even in light rain you can kind of hide behind the screen.
Can't shift the exhaust though ! , it's joined to the engine Andy!!
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donut
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:45 AM |
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I'm sure a screen n' that will do and no it's not "Oh no, here we go again!! " !!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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donut
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:47 AM |
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quote:
Can't shift the exhaust though ! , it's joined to the engine Andy!!
No really!?!?!? Wow i would have never guessed!!
A different engine would shift the zorst!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:49 AM |
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How about a full-face helmet and some earplugs? Have you tried earplugs on their own?
David
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:50 AM |
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Zetec
Don't be silly Andy !!
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donut
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:52 AM |
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Don't want to wear a crash helmet or ear plugs.
Dave: No not a zetec. Thinking xflow
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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ned
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:56 AM |
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Andy,
just incase you haven't realised, but a v8 typically has exhaust pipes both sides 
on a practical/helpful note perhaps you should make up a heat shield for the silencer!
[Edited on 19/7/06 by ned]
beware, I've got yellow skin
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donut
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 07:58 AM |
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quote:
just incase you haven't realised, but a v8 typically has exhaust pipes both sides
well Duh!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Tiger Super Six
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 08:40 AM |
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The best thing that I have bought are the side screens. Stop most if not all buffeting, but you will need a screen.
Mark
Tiger Avon
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Pezza
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 08:53 AM |
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You'll still get buffeted with a screen, it'll just hit you in the side of the head instead lol
Though with screens it does cut it out as I found on my old car. Found them rather restrictive elbow room wise though, but it was a narrow body.
You couldn't pwn your way out of a wet paper bag, with "PWN ME!!" written on it, from the "pwned take-away" which originally contained one
portion of chicken tikka pwnsala and the obligatory free pwnpadom.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 09:08 AM |
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Sidescreens DO make a huge difference, and will provide the sort of driving experience it sounds like you're looking for from a Seven.
If you like, next time there's a meet at Newlands, you're welcome to take mine for a spin to see how they improve things. Mind you, if the
weather stays like it is now, the sidescreens will probably be back home in the garage....!
Geoff.
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awinter
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 09:41 AM |
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big difference
the screen will make a massive difference, you will need some sort of side screens though. My car has windscreen and little doors so when you on a
long drive (le Mans) is really comfy with a bit of wind on the back of you head. Still got the speed on tap, can sit at 70mph without the wind trying
to pull your head off.
Allan
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James
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 09:56 AM |
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Cheap and easy possible solution... set of foam earplugs?
Proper ear defenders?
Helmet?
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Phil. S
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 10:47 AM |
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I have just fitted these to my aeroscreened car, and find they make driving without a
helmet much more pleasant at speed. They look very nice too. I have posted some tips on fitting them with a few pictures on my web
here.
"The unexamined life is not worth living" (Socrates)
"The unlived life is not worth examining" (Kopp)
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ned
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 11:14 AM |
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Phil was kind enough to take me for a blat at the weekend and his side screens seemed to reduce buffeting along with his sexy aeroscreen. having been
in a couple of cars with full screens etc i think once you get the screens fitted it will be vastly improved Andy.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Pezza
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 12:24 PM |
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Phil were you at the surrey westfield meet the other week at the parrot?
Car looks fammiliar
[Edited on 19-7-06 by Pezza]
You couldn't pwn your way out of a wet paper bag, with "PWN ME!!" written on it, from the "pwned take-away" which originally contained one
portion of chicken tikka pwnsala and the obligatory free pwnpadom.
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donut
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 01:27 PM |
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Ned, i think you're right. I went out today and drove like a pansy (Normal road speeds!!) and even that was much better. A full screen and some
side protection i think is the way to go.
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Phil. S
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 06:03 PM |
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Yep. I was there. But didn't have me luverly side screens then.
quote:
Originally posted by Pezza
Phil were you at the surrey westfield meet the other week at the parrot?
Car looks fammiliar
[Edited on 19-7-06 by Pezza]
"The unexamined life is not worth living" (Socrates)
"The unlived life is not worth examining" (Kopp)
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Pezza
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 06:12 PM |
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cool thought it was but wasn't 100%
Used to be my local area when I had me pre-lit, but still like to pop along
You couldn't pwn your way out of a wet paper bag, with "PWN ME!!" written on it, from the "pwned take-away" which originally contained one
portion of chicken tikka pwnsala and the obligatory free pwnpadom.
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Phil. S
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 06:16 PM |
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That was a really nice evening. I'll probably come down next month if the weather's as good, so could have a chat then.
"The unexamined life is not worth living" (Socrates)
"The unlived life is not worth examining" (Kopp)
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wilkingj
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| posted on 19/7/06 at 06:32 PM |
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I have no screen at all, not even an aero screen.
At low speed its nice, at anything over 70mph, the wind pushes your head backwards, and makes my neck and shoulders ache. 120Mph... borders on the
very uncomfortable, although the force is head on with virtually no buffeting.
I have a full face helmet for longer / faster journeys, and this cuts the wind noise considerably, and is also a bit more comfortable.
An Aeroscreen correctly fitted will lift the Gale to just above your head, relieving a lot of the pressure.
A Full Windscreen will give side buffeting, but can be greatly reduced with side screens, or side deflectors.
At the end of the day driving a 7 is like driving a very stable motorcycle.
Fast, exciting, with bags of performance and handling to match.
You get that "wind in your hair" feeling, and its a BLAST (Caps intentional)
I also think that you get "forced induction" to your lungs, especially without a windscreen. I get very tired driving my Viento. However
the grin factor outweighs any downside.
I think its almost like a day at the seaside... that Sea air makes me very tired, and I wonder if there is anything like different oxygen / more of
it, causing the tiredness.
just my 2d worth.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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