Bonnet Release Catch?

1. FurioKid Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Lincolnshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 212 2000 Citroen Saxo VTR 1992 VW Corrado G60

   #1 14th January 2005, 01:56

   I'm wanting to make my own bad boy bonnet, but just wondered if anyone already had one, and if they could tell me where the bonnet release catch is, and how it has been repositioned?
2. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #2 14th January 2005, 02:03

   I know people have just extended theirs.. not to sure how though as have not yet done mine.
3. gidders3 L-plater Joined: Jan 2005 leatherhead United Kingdom (England) Posts: 73

   #3 19th January 2005, 21:27

   had the same prob with my dimma grill, no option but to squeeze your hand up and under the bonnet when catch has been released!
4. stockhead04 Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 13

   #4 19th January 2005, 22:33

   problem sorted people i have done my own dimma grill but didnt like the fact of having to cut a slot out of my mesh so i can release teh bonnet catch so i took it off, 2 mins it takes juts push pin out tht goes through it and take it off, ur bonnet still shuts and locks but wen u pull the leaver in your car all you have to then do is walk to ya bonnet and lfit it straight up, not having to worry about the catch nomore. dimma grills luk laods better aswell all meshed. hope this helps ppl
5. FurioKid Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Lincolnshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 212 2000 Citroen Saxo VTR 1992 VW Corrado G60

   #5 19th January 2005, 23:11

   Thanks for the advice.
6. Dave_J_UK Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 Wrexham United Kingdom (Wales) Posts: 583

   #6 19th January 2005, 23:16

   I think im gonna have to make my own badboy bonnet as i'm not paying Streamlines ripoff prices. Cheers for the info stockhead!
7. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #7 20th January 2005, 04:14

   Removing the catch is NOT a good idea.. Id put it back on and do the mesh cutting...
   Im sure you wouldn't like you bonnet fly open at 70mph on the motorway would you...
8. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #8 20th January 2005, 04:19

   yeah does sound a bit stupid!im sure its there 4 a reason!!!
9. stockhead04 Newbie Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 13

   #9 29th January 2005, 00:14

   well ya boot dusnt have a catch like the bonnet on it and does that fly open at 70mph on the motorway, no. it will not fly open, if they were to fly open then they would fly open even if there was a catch on them.
10. rsands Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Banbridge United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) Posts: 1222

    #10 29th January 2005, 03:56

    no they wouldn't
    
    think about it mate...your bonnet is taking all friction and force of the wind at 70mph so takes alot more stress. the boot is kept closed easily by the air travelling down from the roof creating a force of wind against the boot opening thats why it is safe.
    
    the 2nd catch is on the bonnet incase the first fails! a bonnet has alot more stress on the catches
11. Scottp Administrator Joined: Dec 2002 Glasgow United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 26097 Chelski Traktor

    #11 29th January 2005, 05:08

    and i can think of three seperate cases (actually it maybe four) of bonnets coming up and smashing the windscreen and damaging the roof, in fact its little over a month since the last such event
12. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #12 30th January 2005, 01:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stockhead04 well ya boot dusnt have a catch like the bonnet on it and does that fly open at 70mph on the motorway, no. it will not fly open, if they were to fly open then they would fly open even if there was a catch on them.

    be my guest and try it then mate.
    As Scott said .. 3 or 4 cases of this happening (that we have heard of) is enough to prove its not a good idea!
13. G_man_GT Established Member Joined: Sep 2004 Bucks, England Posts: 1120 Furio-sold!

    #13 30th January 2005, 03:24

    wouldnt the obvious choice be to extend the bonnet catch so it can just be reached form under the lip of the bonnet once it has been popped open from inside?
    
    Either that or Fab a new one out of aluminium or steel, how hard can it be ?
14. FurioKid Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Lincolnshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 212 2000 Citroen Saxo VTR 1992 VW Corrado G60

    #14 30th January 2005, 17:30

    As you say GMan, it would probably be easiest to just either make a new one or just extend the original!
    All I need now is a MK2 bonnet!!
    
    Thanks for the input!
15. harper1 L-plater Joined: Jan 2005 Aberdeen United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 97

    #15 30th January 2005, 22:54

    god almighty no!!! DON'T remove the catch, whatever you do, i had my mk2 bonnet smoothed and removed the catch...and suffered the consequences
    
    
    
    
    i now have a fiberglass bad boy with bonnet pins, its alot less hassle for £220!!
16. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #16 30th January 2005, 23:49

    Proof indeed! ^^
17. rsands Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Banbridge United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) Posts: 1222

    #17 30th January 2005, 23:54

    stockhead04 you still want to remove that catch??
18. mattais L-plater Joined: May 2004 Shepton Mallet United Kingdom (England) Posts: 96

    #18 4th February 2005, 20:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by stockhead04 well ya boot dusnt have a catch like the bonnet on it and does that fly open at 70mph on the motorway, no. it will not fly open, if they were to fly open then they would fly open even if there was a catch on them.

    no offence mate but i bet u didnt pass physics at school....
19. Andyt Established Member Joined: Dec 2003 Stirling United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 2268 16v powered furio.

    #19 5th February 2005, 07:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattais Quote: Originally Posted by stockhead04 well ya boot dusnt have a catch like the bonnet on it and does that fly open at 70mph on the motorway, no. it will not fly open, if they were to fly open then they would fly open even if there was a catch on them. no offence mate but i bet u didnt pass physics at school....

    Dear oh dear.
20. rsands Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Banbridge United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) Posts: 1222

    #20 5th February 2005, 21:07

    lol @ andyt84
    
    i wouldn't like to be the person in the car if the 2nd catch was removed!!
21. reevesy_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2004 Royston Hertfordshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4024 Merc E320 sport estate (the kids made me do it)

    #21 6th February 2005, 00:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattais Quote: Originally Posted by stockhead04 well ya boot dusnt have a catch like the bonnet on it and does that fly open at 70mph on the motorway, no. it will not fly open, if they were to fly open then they would fly open even if there was a catch on them. no offence mate but i bet u didnt pass physics at school....

    LOL LO LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
22. reevesy_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2004 Royston Hertfordshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4024 Merc E320 sport estate (the kids made me do it)

    #22 6th February 2005, 00:40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by mattais Quote: Originally Posted by stockhead04 well ya boot dusnt have a catch like the bonnet on it and does that fly open at 70mph on the motorway, no. it will not fly open, if they were to fly open then they would fly open even if there was a catch on them. no offence mate but i bet u didnt pass physics at school....

    LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL
23. reevesy_vtr Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2004 Royston Hertfordshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4024 Merc E320 sport estate (the kids made me do it)

    #23 6th February 2005, 00:42

    What the fuck you can see i did'nt pass computer studies.