Bonnet flying open

1. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

   #1 12th May 2014, 12:24

   So a common problem for Saxos is the bonnet flying open on motorways, i always get so paranoid that this will happen to me. Is there a way of eliminating this risk WITHOUT using bonnet pins as they look shit and tacky.
2. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #2 12th May 2014, 12:32

   But they do the job...your car would look shitter with a smashed windscreen and dented roof cos the bonnet has flown open...try looking at aero catches, they look a lot smarter I think
3. marcusd Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2009 warrington Posts: 7551 posi blue mk2 2003 vtr

   #3 12th May 2014, 12:33

   never had it happen to me even tho I left bonnet on latch then shot up motorway after checking a fault, pulled on hard shoulder after doing 70mph and seeing bonnet wobble

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4. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

   #4 12th May 2014, 12:42

   since when was "the bonnet flying open" a common problem with Saxo's like lol?

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5. jokerer Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 newcastle Posts: 309 Desire 1.1

   #5 12th May 2014, 12:47

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by D4MJT since when was "the bonnet flying open" a common problem with Saxo's like lol?

   It happened to mine about two weeks after I bought it.
   
   Talked to a few mechanics looking for quotes and they said its a fairly common problem because the safety catch dries out over time and stops working

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6. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #6 12th May 2014, 12:50

   cant see how they look shit and tacky, they are there to do a job. Aerocatches look good but cost more. You could probably make up some sort of latching system yourself and hide it but there really isnt much point.
   Its a common problem on clios and they had a recall to fix it, not sure saxos are known for it to be honest.
7. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #7 12th May 2014, 12:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by jokerer It happened to mine about two weeks after I bought it. Talked to a few mechanics looking for quotes and they said its a fairly common problem because the safety catch dries out over time and stops working

   so grease it?
8. jokerer Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 newcastle Posts: 309 Desire 1.1

   #8 12th May 2014, 12:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Gandi699 so grease it?

   Yup. You could always attach a strap and clip to the underside of the bonnet and clip it onto the subframe for peace of mind, I did it to mine after my bonnet flipped and its way cheaper the aero catches.
9. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #9 12th May 2014, 12:56

   Saxos dont have a sub frame but I get what you are on about lol. Bit of a ballache though each time you want to open the bonnet cause on a saxo thats a 90% of the time
10. jokerer Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2013 newcastle Posts: 309 Desire 1.1

    #10 12th May 2014, 13:04

    haha yeah you know what I mean frame/subframe/slam panel. Yeah it can be a pain but I used one of those mountain Carabiner clips, so not too bad
11. Oli-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Nottingham/South London Posts: 976 Icelandic Grey VTR Mk2

    #11 12th May 2014, 13:06

    big problem with mk2s. if you dont like bonnet pins there are these new really discreet push pin things that demon tweeks are pushing. but aerocatches look nails so
12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 12th May 2014, 14:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by D4MJT since when was "the bonnet flying open" a common problem with Saxo's like lol?

    Exactly this,possibly down to poor maintenance ie not keeping the bonnet catch mech lubricated & not checking the car over every so often.
13. user_59256 Regular Poster Joined: May 2012 Brighton Posts: 400 Saxo Desire, Furio, VTS, MK2 Golf GTi 16v, Scooby

    #13 12th May 2014, 14:29

    Well its happened to 2 of my friends and seen it a few times on here lol Actually quite like the look of those aero catches. Might invest in some
14. Hazmanscoop Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Witney Posts: 2481 Black VTS

    #14 13th May 2014, 09:38

    Tie a piece of rope to the underside of the bonnet and put a bolt on the bottom of the slam panel underneath
15. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #15 13th May 2014, 09:47

    just gaffer tape it shut down the edges?

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16. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #16 13th May 2014, 09:57

    Since when was the bonnet flying up a "common" problem? Think I've seen like 3 or something on the forum in about 5 years...
17. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

    #17 13th May 2014, 10:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Ross Since when was the bonnet flying up a "common" problem? Think I've seen like 3 or something on the forum in about 5 years...

    I think it's more common when you're some sort of vagina who ignores a rusted up dried out bonnet catch rather than greasing it.
18. MuZiZZle Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2011 Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7779 Phase 2 VTS , E61 M5

    #18 13th May 2014, 10:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by D4MJT I think it's more common when you're some sort of vagina who ignores a rusted up dried out bonnet catch rather than greasing it.

    I've got something rusty you can grease you dirty fucking slut
19. D4MJT Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Morpeth Posts: 2539 BMW 116d Regional Toner Sales Edition

    #19 13th May 2014, 10:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MuZiZZle I've got something rusty you can grease you dirty fucking slut

    I properly chortled there
20. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #20 13th May 2014, 13:29

    If you maintain your car well, keeping the catch greased.
    Checking that the mechanism is working correctly.
    You shouldn't have a problem.
    
    I can remember someone on here forgetting to close their aerocatches then driving off.
    Which resulted in bonnet flying up.... Doh!

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21. lhball Newbie Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 13 VTR

    #21 14th May 2014, 14:22

    What my last saxo died of
    
    
22. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

    #22 14th May 2014, 16:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by lhball What my last saxo died of

    I've heard basic car servicing stops this kind of issue...
23. user_57064 Established Member Joined: Jan 2012 south essex!! Posts: 2442 posi blue vtrs race car

    #23 14th May 2014, 16:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MPHZONE Is there a way of eliminating this risk WITHOUT using bonnet pins as they look shit and tacky.

    
    really? maybe thats where im going wrong, i have 4 on my bonnet... and that never flies up...
24. PeterV10Vts L-plater Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 34

    #24 14th May 2014, 17:34

    My vts died of the same thing bonnet flew up I'm now putting the engine into a vtr
25. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #25 14th May 2014, 17:59

    Don't know how bonnet pins can look tacky, they are there to do a job and that's all.
    
    
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26. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #26 14th May 2014, 18:13

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MPHZONE So a common problem for Saxos is the bonnet flying open on motorways, i always get so paranoid that this will happen to me. Is there a way of eliminating this risk WITHOUT using bonnet pins as they look shit and tacky.

    Yes do away with the bonnet altogether.
27. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

    #27 14th May 2014, 18:39

    Tie a bed sheet over the engine bay
    
    
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28. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #28 14th May 2014, 19:38

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Gandi699 Don't know how bonnet pins can look tacky, they are there to do a job and that's all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

    Same thought,also they are cheap and easy to fit yourself if you take your time.
29. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #29 14th May 2014, 21:15

    You could also try these:
    
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Quik-Latch...item43c88d32b7

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