Bonnet Raisers

1. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

   #1 6th March 2007, 14:34

   This is my first post so Helllooo everyone! Does anybody know if its possible to get bonnet raisers for a saxo mk2?
   
   cheers
2. chesh Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester Posts: 225 02 Plate Saxo 1.1 Desire

   #2 6th March 2007, 14:47

   Bonnet Raiser? Fake air intake?
3. chesh Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Leicester Posts: 225 02 Plate Saxo 1.1 Desire

   #3 6th March 2007, 14:48

   Oh and welcome to sax-p! Lol
4. bez_vtr L-plater Joined: Dec 2005 Stafford Posts: 77 saxo vtr

   #4 6th March 2007, 14:51

   do you mean the same thing as what lifts the boot up ??? i crnt rember what there called
5. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

   #5 6th March 2007, 14:52

   lol i like the look of bonnet raisers!
6. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

   #6 6th March 2007, 15:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by bez_vtr do you mean the same thing as what lifts the boot up ??? i crnt rember what there called

   No they stop the bonnet from closing completely, so it leaves a gap.. Anyone
7. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #7 6th March 2007, 15:20

   bonnet catch, bonnet lifter
8. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

   #8 6th March 2007, 15:52

   Like the hydraulic ones?
9. Euphoria Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Essex - Harlow Posts: 889 106 GTi

   #9 6th March 2007, 16:00

   i kno what ones u mean, the lil bits of rubber on the inside of the bonnet? get em from citroen should be pretty cheap
10. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

    #10 6th March 2007, 16:00

    Like this on this ka
    
    
11. Davidp Saxperience Addict Joined: May 2006 Posts: 12553

    #11 6th March 2007, 16:01

    Not the ones I was thinking... Doesn't look that nice IMO...
12. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #12 6th March 2007, 16:03

    Ahh i know what you mean, not sure where to get these from tbh?
    
    It helps get air into the bay doesnt it?
13. Mysticp Scotland Joined: Jul 2005 Edinburgh Posts: 9556 Saxo 1.6i 16v VTS, 2 Classic Minis

    #13 6th March 2007, 16:08

    On the mini you can just take the bonnet off the hinges and re attach it using only the end bolt bit of a bodge but if its just for a track day or something it should be fine
14. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

    #14 6th March 2007, 16:08

    Cant find them anywhere though can only find them for fiesta/escort rs turbo! Hopefully someone will know if you can get um,,,
15. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #15 6th March 2007, 16:23

    Is it the ones that the pug 106 come standard with like hydraulics, if so someone posted about this the other day and apparently the saxo frame cant take the strain of the bonnet lifters
16. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #16 6th March 2007, 16:24

    No not them ^
17. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #17 6th March 2007, 16:25

    ok
18. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #18 6th March 2007, 16:32

    The ones your talking about Claire are off a 106 and are used to raise the bonnet when opened
    
    The things he wants keeps the bonnet slightly open all the time to allow more air into the engine bay, well thats what i think they are for.
19. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

    #19 6th March 2007, 16:43

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by riggsy The ones your talking about Claire are off a 106 and are used to raise the bonnet when opened The things he wants keeps the bonnet slightly open all the time to allow more air into the engine bay, well thats what i think they are for.

    Yep thats the things
20. xclairex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2006 Sunderland United Kingdom (England) Posts: 4539 Orange VTR, 306 TD

    #20 6th March 2007, 16:52

    thanks riggsy, although wont it look a bit out of place then
21. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

    #21 6th March 2007, 16:54

    You just want some hinge spacers. Doesn't allow more air into the engine but it allows hot air to escape easier!
    
    You can probably make some yourself or just buy some thick washers and place them on the hinge when you reattach the bonnet.
    
    Welcome to sax-p, by the way!
22. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #22 6th March 2007, 16:54

    Yes i think it looks stupid but some people like it.
23. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

    #23 6th March 2007, 16:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by riggsy Yes i think it looks stupid but some people like it.

    It's not really a styling mod, more of a performace mod.
24. riggsy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 West Sussex Posts: 6280 Mk2 Saxo Vts

    #24 6th March 2007, 16:57

    I know that, that was aimed at Claire ^
25. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

    #25 6th March 2007, 17:20

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by x1xclairex1x thanks riggsy, although wont it look a bit out of place then

    Im going for the race look
26. BeakyVTS Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 10

    #26 6th March 2007, 17:22

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saxo180 You just want some hinge spacers. Doesn't allow more air into the engine but it allows hot air to escape easier! You can probably make some yourself or just buy some thick washers and place them on the hinge when you reattach the bonnet. Welcome to sax-p, by the way!

    Cheers I'll have a look asap!
27. djrem Saxperience Addict Joined: Feb 2007 Ramsden Bellhouse (Billericay) Posts: 12826 Various.

    #27 6th March 2007, 17:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by BeakyVTS Like this on this ka

    "Mate your bonnets open!"
    
    Do you really want that abuse from grannies everytime you stop at traffic lights?
28. Ben_C Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Wirral / Manc (Uni) Posts: 841 Mk1 Saxo 1.1i

    #28 6th March 2007, 21:32

    lol! Very true!
29. jay Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2006 wootton bassett / tidworth Posts: 797 clio 172

    #29 6th March 2007, 22:06

    theres a lad on here with them, hes got a red vt? i think its a mk1 tho ,, i shall try and find it for you
30. Danr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Charming man Posts: 15880 Charming car

    #30 6th March 2007, 22:24

    I'd try and just get some spacers etc as saxo180 said, it would work.
    
    Alot of fords do this, helps hot air escape. I really don't understand people that do it on opposite opening bonnets, makes it easy to get to the bonnet latch and gain entry lol!
31. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #31 6th March 2007, 22:30

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Danr I'd try and just get some spacers etc as saxo180 said, it would work. Alot of fords do this, helps hot air escape. I really don't understand people that do it on opposite opening bonnets, makes it easy to get to the bonnet latch and gain entry lol!

    would also trap air underneath the bonnet and possibly cause it to be ripped off. A few lads on 106 owners club have bonnet raisers on their 106's so you could try and ask them where they got them or how they did it.
    
    www.106owners.co.uk
    
    
    scott
32. Donphan Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2006 Peterborough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 101 106 GTI

    #32 6th March 2007, 22:47

    I like the look of them on some cars. . . not sure they would suit a mk2 saxo . . . mabey a mk1 tho, but would like to see pics of one done!
    
    Anyway, all they are is a section od square bar (usually alluminium) that sits between the hindge and the bonnet, just drill the holes in the right place on the bar and get some longer bolts.
    
    Jonny
33. furio_beno Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 223 saxo furbo (now sold) corsa exclsuiv on the way !

    #33 19th July 2007, 22:38

    hey ave made some took me an hour and look ok but am gna make some smaller ones might selll em if any 1 wants any ? e mail me at dre695@hotmail.com and will see if i can make some am an engin eer btw so there proper turned bits of steel
34. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

    #34 19th July 2007, 22:52

    There you go mate contact bloke on there
    http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...ghlight=bonnet
35. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #35 19th July 2007, 22:58

    wow this threads old
36. GRAHAM2000VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 peterborough Posts: 2861 2003 black vtr current escort van lol 2006 ford

    #36 19th July 2007, 23:00

    o yeah so it is lol
37. Roper Established Member Joined: Feb 2006 Derbyshire Posts: 1815 Black 106 GTi Turbo

    #37 19th July 2007, 23:02

    there was some on egay not long ago mate.
    about £20 i think.
    
    lee.
38. P47KER Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Crewe Posts: 169 Saxo VTS S Skoda Fabia VRS MG ZT

    #38 19th July 2007, 23:10

    The one i got were from ebay £16 a bit pricey but they are polished and look better than washers.
    
    These are the ones http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=110135383959
    
    These are them fitted.
    
39. Banger_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2006 Co. Durham Posts: 2670 voiture tres rapide, deux ton

    #39 19th July 2007, 23:34

    i made sum for belly vts mate, if u want to do it cheap just use sum washes
40. VTR_Dan_VTS Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Gt Yarmouth Posts: 717 56 Plate Fiesta Zetec-S TDCI 52 Plate Icelandic G

    #40 12th January 2008, 10:28

    I have them on my MK2, check my posts for a pics thread. You can use sockets as spacers and get some longer bolts or for £20 on eBay you can get a kit.
41. vtr_driver Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Consett Co.Durham Posts: 1126 2000 Ph2 VTR

    #41 12th January 2008, 10:41

    I bought a Kit off ebay yesterday. Can't wait for them to arrive and get it fitted!!
42. Spanky Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 9578 Saxo VTS

    #42 14th January 2008, 01:18

    u gota make sure you get the pics up when you got them on mate, i was thinking about it, but my bonnet has a million stone chips and 5 dents, wunt make it look any beter! i so need a new one!
43. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

    #43 14th January 2008, 01:23

    Bonnet raisers look great on any car really