Simon Mc
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 posted on 9/5/02 at 10:52 PM |
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bonnet catches
From the pictures i have seen on various web site, i see that most people use over centre catches to hold on the bonnet. My question is, are they ok
to get through the SVA? I see Robin Hood have gone to an 'alligator bonnet'. Is this to make the bonnet 'SVA' test freindly or is it just fpr
posing?
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eccles
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| posted on 12/5/02 at 05:17 AM |
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Simon
I had exactly the same concern. I believe that builders who have used the over-center catches have covered them for the SVA. I considered using Dzus
fasteners, but ended up with some neat little push catches from SFC Fastfix Solutions which are SVA approved. Web site is
http://www.fastfix-direct.co.uk/
Hope this helps.
Alan
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Simon Mc
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| posted on 12/5/02 at 09:35 AM |
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Ta for that, just had a look at the site. Looked good so i just ordered thier catalogue. 
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bob
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| posted on 12/5/02 at 09:48 AM |
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Lads
I've got the same catches from fastfix, they look just right.
Will have a go at fitting them next week.
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eccles
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| posted on 13/5/02 at 05:32 AM |
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They are a fiddle to fit. I fitted 8. Three down each side and two on the scuttle end. Not trying to teach my gran to suck eggs, but make sure the
lining up is spot on. I fitted my brackets to the car first, put the bonnet and and drilled a pilot hole through bonnet and bracket. Then removed
the brackets to fit the clips. Re-fitted brackets. Fitted push fasteners without retaining clips to check alignment. Made holes slighter larger in
bonnet to allow for errors:-). Fitted retainers. If you order Simon, get a couple of spair retainers (just in case).
Alan
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