Raw Striker:CKC Guide 2009
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Raw Striker
RAW STRIKER LTD was taken over in August 2010 by the Bulmer brothers, Callum and Jeremy, who plan to introduce new ‘off the shelf’ Striker kits which will be available soon. The Striker’s 25 years of continual development will continue where Mel Coppock left off, making the Striker fitter than ever for 2011. Raw is introducing a new base car package; easy for the first time builder and suited to a mix of road and track use, to include every part required to build a 150bhp version of the acclaimed Striker. This is aimed at the track day enthusiast. The TR race spec chassis cars will also be offered for racing. This car remains a frontrunner in many race series, and in 2009 the RGB series was won by a Striker TR (with a Fulcrum winning the kit car championship!). An extensive options list will be introduced along with the new kit packs, to include all the options recently offered and a selection of new upgrade options for engine, brake, suspension, bodywork, etc. Raw’s Fulcrum took the kit industry by storm in 2008, receiving rave reviews in the press. Under the aggressive, modern styling hides the race winning Striker chassis and mechanicals. In 2009 the Fulcrum won the 750MC Kit Car Championship with lap records at every circuit! Raw’s cars will continue to use a selection of newly developed Ford engine packages or the popular Toyota 4AGE. Both offer startling performance with options from 150bhp to 300bhp-plus. Bespoke options including bike power are offered. The car’s achievements in racing, sprints, hillclimbs and autotesting in the UK are unrivalled, often pipping far more expensive perceived market leaders. Raw is committed to developing the Striker using competition as a testing ground for roadgoing cars in their performance, handling and safety. Coming soon; retro look, full bodied shell for Raw’s formidable Striker chassis, suitable for road and track.
SPECIFICATION CHASSIS: Spaceframe chassis. BODYWORK: Fibreglass bodywork, aluminium side panels, lightweight body for racing. Aero option and three-piece rear bodywork with wing size selection. DONOR CAR: New from Raw or Ford sourced donor parts. ENGINE OPTIONS: Toyota and Ford. Bespoke including bike power available. SUSPENSION: Independent inboard front setup. Independent double rear wishbones utilising Raw’s own hub carriers, coil-over dampers, Ford hubs and differential. Fully adjustable front and rear allowing optimum handling and performance. STEERING: Bespoke Raw steering column with Ford quick rack. BRAKES: Standard Ford items through a selection of upgrades to high spec. 4-pot alloy calipers. KIT PRICE: Watch this space! New highly competitive kit and car prices to be released very soon. Live Axle: The acclaimed live axle option is still available. BUDGET BUILD COST: TBA.
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SUMMARY – Raw cars are in for continued development, building on a proven performance history. Superb handling and high performance make it a winner.
Raw Striker, The Grange, Shelwick, Hereford HR1 3AW T: 01432 371169 E: info@striker-cars.co.uk W: www.striker-cars.co.uk
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