Cool Weather Driving

[redbaron]

Although roadsters, like the Rotus, are great fun to drive because of the pleasure of that "wind in the face" experience we all know that is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing when that very narrow band of temperature and dry clear weather is available but a curse when the temperatures fall and we must bundle up in our artic wear if we want to take our toys out for a spin. Snoopy and I have developed a modification that allows us to take advantage of driving on those cool dry days and retain some semblance of comfort. The attached pictures are somewhat self explainatory with the key element being the Lexan plastic backlite which is attached to the roll bar. The backlite mitigates blow back to the point where when used in conjunction with the side curtains a relatively comfortable cockpit pod area is created. Much more user friendly than putting up the convertible top. And yes, the fuel filler cap is easily accessed.  

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-07_221155_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_001.jpg

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-07_221230_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_002.jpg

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-07_221309_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_003.jpg

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-07_221344_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_004.jpg

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-07_221430_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_005.jpg

[slngsht]

I don't even have doors yet - working on that. Did the back panel make a huge difference? --nevermind, just re-read your first post.<edited><editID>slngsht</editID><editDate>38844.9287962963</editDate></edited>

[redbaron]

Two more pictures to complete the story.http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-08_030035_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_006.jpg

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-08_030142_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear_007.jpg

[slngsht]

Snoopy cracks me up. Thanks for the pics.



Also, do you have any problems with fuel leaking out of your gas cap during hard cornering?

[redbaron]

No, I have never noticed a fuel leakage problem but then again I almost never run with a full tank of fuel. For those of you who&nbsp;may be&nbsp;wondering&nbsp;of the significance of Snoopy and the Red Baron logo on the side of the car, I have attached a photo of the sign I use when I have the car in a show. The little kids go crazy and it has won me&nbsp;several awards at family oriented events like the Mad Dogs and Englishmen annual show in Kalamazoo, Michigan and The Battle of the Brits show in Sterling Heights.

[redbaron]

http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/redbaron/2006-05-08_074615_Rotus_Cold_Weather_Gear.jpg