peter richards Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 not having much luck in getting my bonnet to stay shut on my side , main question as it just pops up is it still safe or is it likely to blow over , the other side seems ok . on to the aerocatches not a great fan of them looks wise but if it means the bonnets safe then I might fit them . feedback please guys who have them peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Have you looked into replacing the cable and junction box? That was the issue with mine when I bought it. You might be lucky and get away with spraying some lubricant inside the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 done that last week sprayed the box but didn't work , got my car sorted then this problem came up , not sure about driving it like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I have aero catches. Its piece of mind at the end of the day. I have a carbon bonnet, so they aren't as obvious. Maybe spray them so they are colour coded, to keep them subtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I'm still going to get aero catches at some point but luckily for me I like the look. Built for a purpose and function Try winding the rubber bump stops down all the way and close the bonnet. Maybe one is too high for it to latch down properly? Then obviously wind them both back up and find the best height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 ok I did fiddle with the stops so maybe ill try that in the morning , what price are the aerocatches ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 some fake catches going around too mate but there is a post here somewhere about how to tell the real from the fakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Question about fitting Aerocatches, does it matter where you mount these? There are some many supras mounting it in different places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I fitted mine and tried to locate them where previous hole was made for pin. It was a complete PITA getting them just so. I also had to cut part of the catch to allow the pin to engage. The angle they sit at in certain areas is quite deceptive. Having said that I do like the added security they give! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I fitted mine and tried to locate them where previous hole was made for pin. It was a complete PITA getting them just so. I also had to cut part of the catch to allow the pin to engage. The angle they sit at in certain areas is quite deceptive. Having said that I do like the added security they give!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/21/yvavu6er.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/21/aharyvy2.jpg Thanks for uploading the pictures on where you fitted your aerocatches:) But what I mean is that depending on where you fit them would they be more or less efficient on keeping the bonnet secure? Does it not matter where you fit them because it will secure the bonnet no matter where you fit them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 by the lights is probably best , not far off where the original fittings are , and if like mine one catch is iffy it shows by the lights uneven gap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 You obviously need to place them with the pins on the front cross member (photo 2). I was slightly restricted due to previous pins on bonnet. Mine are in a similar position to most. I have not heard of others having to cut a lug out of the catch, but I did due to the angle it sits on the bonnet. There is a fitting thread somewhere in here that might assist. Can't locate on tapatalk though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Because I'm taking to a liking to this: Mounting it there would be just as good if it were on top of the headlamps like yours, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Paine Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Quite like it myself and it would eliminate the need o adapt the aero catch, but I can't quite work out what part of he car the pin is attached to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Through the radiator mounting bolts by the looks of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Through the radiator mounting bolts by the looks of it. Yup, I think so too. Had a look around the forum and I took this image from Jays NW SRD 3.4 Build thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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