Lee_e Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Ahhh dude , nasty bit of luck for ya. hope you get it fixed and keep the costs down at the same time. Atleast i can tell you your sup still looks awesome with that smash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 :shock::shock: Just seen this...really sorry to hear that mate! You must be gutted after all the hard work to get it where it is!? Chin up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Mark, it already had bonnet gas lifters fitted but they didnt hold it in place when it shot open I think im going to try and get aerocatches fitted to next bonnet as it'll always be on my mind now The scuttle panel is damaged too and will prob need new bonnet hinges too. Cant really afford all this right now but i want the car back asap so im all over it this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Sorry to hear this, had the same thing happen to mine, mine did the roof, bonnet, scuttle and windscreen so looks like you got off easy . Does it at least close as it is? When baldy repaired my bonnet (aftermarket) he thickned up the metal bonnet catches, worth checking the clasping bits over as well. At least you are in one peice and although it's money it should be an easy enough fix. No way will it close lol. That pic on first page is as far as it goes down after i peeled it back from the windscreen. Its properly bent in half....not even t-cut will get it out!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 sorry to hear that mate, had it my self with a old escort quiet scarry flying up the road then not seeing where your going at 50mph glad its not too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 No way will it close lol. That pic on first page is as far as it goes down after i peeled it back from the windscreen. Its properly bent in half....not even t-cut will get it out!!!! Don't exaggerate Jamesy. T-cut will fix everything..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My U.K. bonnet in 199A Silver will be up for grabs as soon as I have modded the spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Gutted for you dude, found this for you on piston heads: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1748379.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 In theory this can't happen as the safety catch will still hold it down until it's manually released from under the leading edge of the bonnet. I sometimes find they are a bit seized so always make a point of freeing them off and oiling them when servicing a car. Why did it not hold on yours? Could have been a lot worse, had a customers Lexus in last year and the carbon bonnet didn't fit well, nor, unknown to me, did it have any safety catch. Screen and dents to the roof and scrap bonnet...... Roof dents are nightmares to repair unobtrusively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Can't see the point of bonnet catches bud. If you had shut like a man instead of your girly attempt it wouldn't of happened:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 In theory this can't happen as the safety catch will still hold it down until it's manually released from under the leading edge of the bonnet. I sometimes find they are a bit seized so always make a point of freeing them off and oiling them when servicing a car. Why did it not hold on yours? Could have been a lot worse, had a customers Lexus in last year and the carbon bonnet didn't fit well, nor, unknown to me, did it have any safety catch. Screen and dents to the roof and scrap bonnet...... Roof dents are nightmares to repair unobtrusively. Thanx Chris. We checked the bonnet catch after and it was a bit 'limp'. Glad the roof wasnt damaged but still very, very p!ssed off. Can't see the point of bonnet catches bud. If you had shut like a man instead of your girly attempt it wouldn't of happened:p Bite me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 My U.K. bonnet in 199A Silver will be up for grabs as soon as I have modded the spare. Does that also come with a uk scoop mate as standard? When will it be ready mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Gutted for you dude, found this for you on piston heads: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1748379.htm Thanx mate. His number doesnt work tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Happened to me with my old mr2. The day I bought it I thought id take it for a little spin on an industrial estate near me, bonnet flew up and smashet the windscreen. Id only had the car about 2 hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Does that also come with a uk scoop mate as standard? When will it be ready mate? Plenty of snaps of it in 'my garage', but it will be 2 or 3 weeks before I will have my spare modified and ready to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanx mate I have been busy trying to get it back while the sun's out; New windscreen is in Scuttle panel on its way from Keron Aero catches ordered Couple of possible bonnets Lee has been fantastic in helping out, store it and get it prepped ready for it being fixed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Cheers Lee .... Stripped ready for new windscreen y/day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 To be honest I wouldn't bother with aero catches, unless you like the look or possibly want to change for a carbon/fibreglass bonnet in the future. As long as your latch is in good mechanical order this will never happen again. In fact I'm guessing this is the reason I didn't have a similar tale of woe a week or 2 back... my latch did it's job even though it wasn't closed properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 To be honest I wouldn't bother with aero catches, unless you like the look or possibly want to change for a carbon/fibreglass bonnet in the future. As long as your latch is in good mechanical order this will never happen again. In fact I'm guessing this is the reason I didn't have a similar tale of woe a week or 2 back... my latch did it's job even though it wasn't closed properly. I know you're right mate but i wont be driving it until its got the extra peace of mind via the aero catches - not really a massive fan of the look, but its fairly nice on the eye.... but i will feel a whole lot better with them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Pay attention when you go for a carbon bonnet, as the bonnet dampers aren't working great with the CF bonnets. I know that Paul had problem (cracks) in his CF bonnet with the dampers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Think im just gonna get a stock bonnet again with the aero catches fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Think im just gonna get a stock bonnet again with the aero catches fitted. With or without a UK scoop? I think the scoop would suit your car well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Think im just gonna get a stock bonnet again with the aero catches fitted. That's what I would do. I'm not a big fan of CF bonnets (and personally don't think they match nicely on a silver car). P.S. I would go for a UK scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 I have found a bonnet but not with a uk scoop so not looking poss. if one had come up i'd def get it, but it hasnt unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.