nick-york
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 06:34 PM |
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bonnet fixings
Hi ! Just a stupid question really because I've looked at hundreds of cars at the shows but never really looked at bonnet fixings !! But do i
need two of the rubber iva fasteners or four ? They come in packs of two so not sure whether some basic hooks were used on the other side ? Cheers .
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jacko
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 06:37 PM |
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Most cars have two on each side
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nick-york
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 06:49 PM |
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Thanks jacko ! 4 it is !
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adithorp
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 06:54 PM |
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I've always thought a lip on the front of the bonnet that hooked under the nose-cone would be a good idea. Then if the catches ever come undone,
the bonnet wouldn't be able to lift off. Seen yet another post today where thats happened.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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mookaloid
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 07:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I've always thought a lip on the front of the bonnet that hooked under the nose-cone would be a good idea. Then if the catches ever come undone,
the bonnet wouldn't be able to lift off. Seen yet another post today where thats happened.
Westfields have a similar arrangement with lugs at the front if I recall 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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Tazzzzman1
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 07:09 PM |
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I fitted the Aerocatch. Pretty straight forward to fit. They fit flush to the body so gives a much cleaner line to the car and is IVA compliant. Also
much more secure than the up and over rubber catch's IMHO
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b3ngy
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| posted on 11/9/13 at 10:35 PM |
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quote:
I fitted the Aerocatch. Pretty straight forward to fit. They fit flush to the body so gives a much cleaner line to the car and is IVA compliant. Also
much more secure than the up and over rubber catch's IMHO
I agree, used them on my car as well. Only thing is they are quite a bit more money than the rubber ones.
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 12/9/13 at 12:04 AM |
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Dzus fasteners are another alternative. Hold well and look good. Can be fiddly to set-up though. Cost around a fiver for each fastener.
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nick-york
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| posted on 12/9/13 at 07:35 PM |
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thanks for the help everyone.
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40inches
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| posted on 12/9/13 at 09:31 PM |
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I always take the bonnet off when the MK is in the garage, it lets the rubber catches relax and keep the elasticity. You could
just unclip the catches, but, it would be bound to happen wouldn't it? 
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