jazz1 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 What's the deal with these I do not really like the look of them is there another options? Or are they a must for high horse freaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Aero catches are only on aftermarket bonnets which don't close/lock properly? Can't say there's much point adding aero catches to a standard bonnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 My car has a genuine TRD bonnet. No aero catches here, just stock ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhy Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Aero catches are only on aftermarket bonnets which don't close/lock properly? Can't say there's much point adding aero catches to a standard bonnet. Not 100% true. My Veilside bonnet fitted and locked fine. I only fitted aero catches as it is pretty light and could see it flexing when getting up to decent speeds. I was worried it would fly up whilst driving. They work great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I never ran catches on the Varis bonnet, would have been a crime to start cutting a bonnet that cost £1k lol. You don't need them unless you get a cheap bonnet with no reinforcement around the lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Stock bonnet wins hands down for me, most others i've seen in the flesh don't fit very well and are poorly made It makes no difference whether its on an NA or 800 hp single Edited May 16, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have aeros on my stock jspec bonnet, cant be too safe imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 We'll I'm staying stock bonnet as that's what I prefer so I should be safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Lubricate the stock catches and you'll be fine, being single turbo makes no difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Perfect I hate the look of them and thought they were required . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 my bonnet is playing up atm on the drivers side , given it tones of lube dunk but cant get it to catch , looks down then first bump and it pops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Perhaps it needs to be replaced if it wont stay locked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 You tried adjusting the rubber stopper at the front Peter? It may have been raised accidentally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 They need to push against the bonnet rubbers stoppers as far as i'm aware to create a little tension against the catch, not loads though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I've got them purely as a safety feature, a what if, a just in case etc etc. Can't be too careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 ok ill go and have a look , gave it a good wash and a wax earlier comes up nice each time plus this time its not been out all winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 no didn't make any difference wound it all the way out , wouldn't shut dropped it back bit at a time no good the lever in the car isn't going back flush when its shut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 no didn't make any difference wound it all the way out , wouldn't shut dropped it back bit at a time no good the lever in the car isn't going back flush when its shut I can almost guarantee that it's the cables that are faulty. Changed a set last weekend on a members car. I also know of another member who is doing his too. We got a spare set on a trip to Keron's gaff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 yes contacted keron earlier , can you pm me how to do it please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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