saxo bonnet raisers and bonnet pins

  1. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #1
    ive looked on loadsa threads and googles searchs but not much luck

    1. looking to fit both to my car like the look etc
    2. wheres the best/most practical place to put the pins ??
    3.do bonnet raisers help atall ??

    i only ask as my car always runs hot and i need to help the engine breath easyer...


    pics would be helpful
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 5049 Posi Blue Citroen Saxo 1.1 Mk2
    #2
    Well one thing I think they look good
  3. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by sams1989 View Post
    Well one thing I think they look good
    i do too, hoping when i get my induction kit fitted i can here it more too love the sound of the engine and induction gasp
  4. Central South Joined: Jun 2008 Southampton Posts: 2874 Astra SXi CDTi
    #4
    anyone got a pic of a bonnet raiser?
  5. L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 manchester Posts: 61 03 saxo vtr
    #5
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=179492

    i got this not the best pic
  6. Central South Joined: Jun 2008 Southampton Posts: 2874 Astra SXi CDTi
    #6
    how much are they dude?
  7. L-plater Joined: Oct 2008 manchester Posts: 61 03 saxo vtr
    #7
    i have no idea m8 but i have just took mine off.so if you wan't to give me a price we could come to some arrangement.and i be happy to post them out to you.took me two mins to take of. just as easy to fit
  8. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #8
    6quid on ebay mate

    not bad just washers and alli tubeing
  9. Central South Joined: Jun 2008 Southampton Posts: 2874 Astra SXi CDTi
    #9
    how do they actually fit??
  10. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #10
    u have the standard bonnet boots that are short that bolt to ya bonnet to the hinge

    they are longer with a long bolt with a tube or block that they go tho and holds it bout a inch apart making it sit a inch or so higher when bonnets shut.

    ive used blocks before on my rsturbo



    hope that helps chap
  11. Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Cardiff Posts: 19 Cherry Red S1 Rallye
    #11
    that escort is lovely.
  12. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #12
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by s1_rallye View Post
    that escort is lovely.
    cheers mate

    miss her loads but was just one prob after another shame when it was running was a fun car
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 8935 Ibiza Cupra 204bhp
    #13
    check my profile pictures for the raised bonnet
  14. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #14
    DONE ordered

    got a set of bonnet raisers.. and now just looking for pins want good ones not halfords jobbies lol
  15. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #15
  16. Newbie Joined: Oct 2008 Cardiff Posts: 19 Cherry Red S1 Rallye
    #16
    look mint m8 do it
  17. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #17
    nice one tom

    thats where i think ill mount mine

    they look class there , seen them placed other places but thats better
  18. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #18
    cheers mate on the rallye the bonnet pins are on the top, mounted to the hinges so the bonnet comes off with ease
  19. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..
    #19
    Bonnet raisers,not fan of them...
  20. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxokid100 View Post
    Bonnet raisers,not fan of them...
    always liked the look tbh not sure why more agressive ??

    each to there one mate
  21. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #21
    turned up today will pop sum pics up of them off and on the bonnet its hammering down out side so mite be 2moro lol
  22. Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP
    #22
    exactly what people are saying for looks on most cars

    if your running big power ie turbo, supercharger or TBs then yeah id say go for them
  23. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2008 Pembrokeshire Posts: 5598
    #23
    Just ordered a set, not sure if they'll help or if they'll look any good, but thought i'd give them a go!!
  24. Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Essex Posts: 130 VTR
    #24
    Bonnet raisers, only suit big power turbo'd cars IMO...

    Do look cool none the less, but its another one of those, 'why' mods if you dont actually need them... (although in your case you do! )
  25. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Manchester Posts: 150 Saxo mk2 vtr 2003
    #25
    there is quite alot of problem on saxos with the cooling system its aparently a common problem
  26. Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 21
    #26
    What purpose do they serve?? If any?? I love the look... Just wondered really...
  27. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #27
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxo-chris View Post
    What purpose do they serve?? If any?? I love the look... Just wondered really...
    lower temps and a better flow of air in and out of bonnet

    and looks good

    did mine this morning

    before


    after


    tbh not the best pics but gives u an idea doesnt look right at the moment car needs to be lowered and wheels black to go with the "look" im after...

    as for my car running really hot hopefully this will aid it in sum way!!
  28. Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 neath Posts: 106 1998 red saxo vts
    #28
    i might get some are they easy to fit ??
  29. Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 21
    #29
    Yeah... they look good. How long did it take you?? do you have to have bonnet pins??
  30. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #30
    i removed mine last night im sure they will go back on at somepoint
  31. Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Lincoln Posts: 1423 furio
    #31
    2 min job to fit but its a 2 man job

    or in my case you need 2 kids (8/9years) 2 quid and me hahahaha
  32. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #32
    i have always done mine on my own just remove one screw and slacken the other one off slide the raiser in and do up the bolt finger tight. repeat till both sides are done
  33. Established Member Joined: Sep 2008 Torquay, Torbay, Devon Posts: 1206 Saxo VTR.... RS2000 167.4bhp
    #33
    yep did mine my self pretty easy job i just lent the bonnet on my shoulder and undont the bolts etc and put new ones in, one side at a time

    this was what they look like



    wouldnt say u have to have them just if u want them really?
  34. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..
    #34
    Bonnet raises make it much easyer to break into you motor!!Had few mates with saxo who have had there raceland filters nicked!!
  35. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Leicester Posts: 190 Saxo VTR
    #35
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxokid100 View Post
    Bonnet raises make it much easyer to break into you motor!!Had few mates with saxo who have had there raceland filters nicked!!
    Hmm good point

    Im considering getting sum as my bonnet doesnt fit flush since fitting Strut brace and dont want to remove cloth from bonnet
  36. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189
    #36
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by saxokid100 View Post
    Bonnet raises make it much easyer to break into you motor!!Had few mates with saxo who have had there raceland filters nicked!!
    sounds like a rought area, theyd be better off stealing the cat lol
  37. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #37
    had a set on mine a while back i quite liked em
    i dont think mark2s look right with em
    and as for engine temps ect there isnt a massive difference tbh
    just for looks tbh
  38. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2005 Potters Bar United Kingdom (England) Posts: 2749 T/B'd VTS
    #38
    pointless
  39. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 N.Wales Posts: 7746 e46 M Sport
    #39
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by pjm300 View Post
    pointless
    Straight to the point ftw

    But imo i quite like them, will be getting some to try out
  40. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2008 nottingham Posts: 4801 saxo mark 2
    #40
    top of my progress thread shows what mine look like, not particularly focussed only on the raisers though but will give you an idea.

    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=181946

    not to most peoples tastes but i put a saxo stealth sticker down the part of the bonnet which was raised to try and prevent people telling me my bonnet was open....

    doesn't work but its grown on me and is a lil different
  41. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2008 Harlow, essex Posts: 2731 Clio 182
    #41
    i know this thread is pretty old but did ya manage to get a pic with the bonnet pins in, as looking to get some
  42. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #42
    i had several pictures at the start of the thread with pictures
  43. Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 london Posts: 449 oyster card for now!
    #43
    escort looks mint.
  44. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2009 Isle of Man Posts: 9844 92 Eunos
    #44
    tht escort looked the mutts nuts. guy across the road has 1 n he has had the engine rebuilt n tuned. looks amazing! n not sure bout the risers. not for me anyway.