Onliest Smeg David Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I have just upgraded to JK Composite seats, as some of you will be aware of. (with which I am very very pleased ) They have high sides that cover the stud that the side screen strap attaches to making it impossible to shut the side screens once in the car. I may have been spotted clambering awkwardly out of my Westie at Stoneleigh Please would you give me suggestions on how to change the attachment to suit, ideally with photos. I know some of you have moved the stud forward, however this will not work for me as SWMBO is 'vertically challenged' so the drivers seat will sometimes be a long way forward. Thanks for your help... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveD Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 bungie strap across from one door to the other once your in ,it can act as a second seatbelt two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SootySport Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 How about further back, up the wheel arch? Awkward to get to once you're in the car I know. Or a stud inside the seat just for when her ladyship drives, that would mean 2 straps and studs, one fixing point for each of you. Best solution is just forget about the doors, I don't like em at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks wuv!!!!! I knew I'd get some sensible answers! I'd already thought of driving with one hand holding it shut, but your way is far better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Best solution is just forget about the doors, I don't like em at all. However, I'm an 'almost' all weather all year user so sometimes they are essential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 If the seat if further forward you should have some space behind to attach the stud too, problem is you may not be able to fasten it when inside - problem. You may have to do the gentlemanly thing and bolt yer missus in before yourself. There must be an area on the side rail which can be used instead. Mine are not exactly easy to get too but both can be done from the seated position with the seats well back of course. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrophyJem Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I saw one westy at the show that had their straps fixed to the centre of the side screen rather than at the flappy end. It would mean an extra hole in your door though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenandmean Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Would a bit of self adhesive velcro on the underside of strap and on the interior panel hold them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkymart Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I had the same problem but I moved the popstud forward but I've been thinking about using on of them strong neodymium (I think that's what they are called) magnets to hold the door shut but I've yet to try it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Could you put a stud on both ends of the strap? Would it then give better access to the door end of the strap when in the car and the ability to remove it completely when the doors are off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I had the same problem but I moved the popstud forward but I've been thinking about using on of them strong neodymium (I think that's what they are called) magnets to hold the door shut but I've yet to try it Neodymium-ferro-boron. Rare earth magnets, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkymart Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Neodymium-ferro-boron. Rare earth magnets,That's the ones :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onliest Smeg David Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks all GreenandMean - I had been thinking along the lines of velcro as a short term fix. Stuart, on 23 May 2013 - 10:53 PM, said: Neodymium-ferro-boron. Rare earth magnets, Mmmmm, might look further into this one. Have to say I was expecting a few more wonderfully ingenious piccies of working examples! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You've just got an unusual combination of needs. plenty of people with sidescreens have JK's and most simply move the press stud position forward. (It's a common mod with regular seats too, as it can be awkward getting at the rear mounted popper when strapped in). But allowing for a sliding seat is a bit more tricky. Personally, I'd just fit a popper base to the door in both positions so that you could unclip the strap and move it forwards or back depending on seat position. I've got the neo magnets helping to hold the hood to the door. I wouldn't have said they're strong enough to hold the door shut - there's a lot of air pressure on them at speed, trying to twist the lower door edges away from the tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I've never strapped my doors shut. Never had a problem - the wind flow keeps them shut nice and tight. Occasionally, when stopped and there is a wind blowing, they flap open but never otherwise. Just done some 500 miles on the YDG and no problems at all including in the pouring rain and some high winds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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