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Aerocatch and MK bonnet
StevenB - 2/10/11 at 10:09 PM

Anyone fit aerocatches to an MK bonnet?

I really want to fit these catches
but was just wondering if there are any
pit falls to watch out for?


The bonnet seems to be more vertical
towards the front and therefore more suited
to line up with the pins.

What offset or angle tolerance can these things
cope with ?

Cheers

S

SausageArm - 2/10/11 at 10:39 PM

I have the flush fitting Aerocatches fitted to the bonnet of my Mac#1 Worx, they were a bit fiddly to fit, but the result is well worth it.

Mark out the holes



Cut out the holes



Bond the catches on to the underside of the bonnet and clamp in position



Fit the pins to the chassis



The rear of the bonnet needed to be ground down to allow the catches to sit flush with the outside of the bonnet, you can see evidence of this here aswell as how they fasten to the pins



The finished result from the outside

MikeFellows - 3/10/11 at 08:49 AM

I was going to fit these too, so thanks for that post

one question, what did you use to cut the holes so perfect (if it was a dremel did you just use a standard cutting disk?)

Thanks

jossey - 3/10/11 at 02:45 PM

+1 what did you use......



quote:
Originally posted by MikeFellows
I was going to fit these too, so thanks for that post

one question, what did you use to cut the holes so perfect (if it was a dremel did you just use a standard cutting disk?)

Thanks

doddy - 3/10/11 at 03:17 PM

i used a fine blade on my jigsaw use about 10 layers of maskin tape to protect the paintwork

MsD - 3/10/11 at 06:51 PM

Do you guys who use aerocatches use 4 of them?
I was thinking of using two catches at the back and somehow a pin that slides into a hole at the front.
Any pictures of your set ups would be great!

Mark.

StevenB - 3/10/11 at 10:59 PM

And no issue fitting the pair next to the scuttle?
Or should I say geting the pair fitted to the bonnet to line up
with the pins?

SausageArm - 4/10/11 at 06:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeFellows
one question, what did you use to cut the holes so perfect (if it was a dremel did you just use a standard cutting disk?)


I used a die grinder with a rotary burr tool to cut the holes close to size, like the ones in the photo below



then hand finished the holes with files and emery cloth.

The rotary burrs are good for removing fibreglass from the rear of the bonnet to get the Aerocatches sitting flush with the gel coat on the outside.

SausageArm - 4/10/11 at 06:09 PM

quote:
Originally posted by StevenB
And no issue fitting the pair next to the scuttle?
Or should I say geting the pair fitted to the bonnet to line up
with the pins?


No issues at all, just take your time, use the measure twice cut once philosophy and you'll be fine.

The Aerocatches come with a template showing where the pins need to be located in relation to the actual catch, you just need to carefully mark out the pin locations before drilling any holes.

matt_gsxr - 4/10/11 at 06:25 PM

If you use the non recessed ones then it is even easier. Depends on personal taste which you feel look best.