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bonnet catches, spring loaded..?
foes - 9/2/08 at 12:55 AM

i'm after some bonnet catches which i think i saw on a caterham, they were spring loaded, the front pair having longer springs than the rear??? anyone got any pics or where's the best place to buy them from?
how reliable are these? are they ok for track use?

cheers


cidersurfer - 9/2/08 at 03:58 PM

Have a look here @ Protex


chrisg - 9/2/08 at 04:06 PM

Remember that that sort of catch isn't SVA friendly, the only type of catch that works is the rubber type

Cheers

Chris


Jasper - 9/2/08 at 04:08 PM

Yes, great for track use, used on racers, very secure if fitted right....


2b_pablo - 11/2/08 at 10:27 AM

OT but does anyone know if these are sufficient for MOT? Ive 4 of them holding my bonnet on.



ta


foes - 11/2/08 at 06:13 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 2b_pablo
OT but does anyone know if these are sufficient for MOT? Ive 4 of them holding my bonnet on.



ta


Yeh thats the sort of thing i was thinking of, i think....
You got any pics of these fitted?

cheers


stevebubs - 11/2/08 at 06:25 PM

quote:
Originally posted by 2b_pablo
OT but does anyone know if these are sufficient for MOT? Ive 4 of them holding my bonnet on.



ta


For MOT - yes.

For SVA - not without modification.


2b_pablo - 11/2/08 at 07:49 PM

super duper

will take a pic tomorrow night for you mate but fitting is a snap. I couldnt get the little normal catches to sit right and my bodywork was ending up like swiss cheese with holes.


mkblade - 12/2/08 at 12:19 AM

yes ive got those fitted on mine passed mot no probs