Dooey99
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| posted on 23/1/14 at 11:22 PM |
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Bonnet Catches
Can someone tell me if these little beautys are IVA applicable?
i was going to use aero catches but cant fit them at the nose cone end as i have an exhaust manifold that goes through the engine cover above the
chassis rail.
Less weight more speed, more power more speed
If in doubt, give it a clout
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ste
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 06:15 AM |
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They don't look very strong 
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Dooey99
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 07:25 AM |
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New plan...
Two aero catches at the bonnet end and then some little bits of alloy that a fixed to the engine cover and hook under the nose cone then two of the
catches I have just shown to go at the nose cone end if the bonnet cover just to pull it into shape 
Less weight more speed, more power more speed
If in doubt, give it a clout
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 08:00 AM |
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Just wondered if I have an issue with my profile? I can't see any pictures or links 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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CosKev3
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 08:04 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
Just wondered if I have an issue with my profile? I can't see any pictures or links
I can't either?
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Rob55
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 08:07 AM |
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Why not just use a pair of bonnet locating pins which locate the front of the bonnet into the nose cone and then aero catches at the scuttle end.
Thats what I am doing
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theprisioner
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| posted on 24/1/14 at 12:04 PM |
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Aero catches are the dog's bollocks. They look good and sail thru IVA (designed for the job)................
I have them 4off on my Sylva.
You are right however they are not designed for a stressful life (like regular track days). Even on the manufacturers web site they recommend changing
the locating pins from alloy to steel for harsh use. Before throwing the latch leaver you have to carefully align the pins. I expect to have a
failure at some time but they have been ok so far. They problem is closing them, the assembly is just too weak IMO (made of glass reinforced plastic).
http://sylvabuild.blogspot.com/
http://austin7special.blogspot.co.uk/
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