[Mk2] [NA] Bonnet pins?

[mark_a_thorpe]

Something for some reason I haven't thought about, and should start thinking about for when I get my carbon vented beastie.

Whats the deal with these? Do I need certain types? Where do they fix on the underside?

[Scott Barton]

You dont *have* to have bonnet pins but i decided to go down that route for peace of mind.
Not a hard job to do but you need nerves of steel whn you are about to drill the bonnet!
Make sure you have a number of sharp drill bits. Start by drilling a small pilot hole and gradully increase the size. This will prevent chipping.
I fixed mine in the bottom left and right hand corners.
This is the kit i bought

And this is where i fitted them


Some people decide to mount theirs horizontal on the bonnet as opposed to vertical like mine.

Once yo have fitted the pins then you need to think about washer jets. The bonnet will not come with them. So you either have to modify your existing set up and have spray bars fitted to the windscreen wipers, or do as i did and fit the original washer jets....more nerves of steel needed along with needle files and a dremel!



You may also need to adjust the bonnet catch. I did on mine.
Anything else you need to know, let me know.

[Martin F]

do you have any more pics scott, especially from a distance to see how they look at that angle

[mark_a_thorpe]

Ahh and here was me thinking I'd just have to drill a wee hole and plug them in! Thanks for the heads up matey

[Scott Barton]

do you have any more pics scott, especially from a distance to see how they look at that angle

You can see the pins in this pic.

[Martin F]

do you have any more pics scott, especially from a distance to see how they look at that angle

You can see the pins in this pic.

nice, me likes...cheers

[EarL]

To be honest, those type pins will rust in time. They also look a little on the cheap side to me. IMHO

I went for the Aerocatch type. Flush mounting and look the dogs danglies. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.aerocatch.com/



EarL.

[Scott Barton]

To be honest, those type pins will rust in time. They also look a little on the cheap side to me. IMHO

I went for the Aerocatch type. Flush mounting and look the dogs danglies. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.aerocatch.com/

Image Replaced With URL For Quote http://www.aerocatch.com/images/photo-locking.jpg

EarL.

Were these ones also illegal for track use?

[EarL]

To be honest, those type pins will rust in time. They also look a little on the cheap side to me. IMHO

I went for the Aerocatch type. Flush mounting and look the dogs danglies. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.aerocatch.com/

Image Replaced With URL For Quote http://www.aerocatch.com/images/photo-locking.jpg

EarL.

Were these ones also illegal for track use?

Do you take your car on track?

[mark_a_thorpe]

Hmm they look interesting....got any pics in situ?

[Scott Barton]

To be honest, those type pins will rust in time. They also look a little on the cheap side to me. IMHO

I went for the Aerocatch type. Flush mounting and look the dogs danglies. Pretty reasonable too.

http://www.aerocatch.com/

Image Replaced With URL For Quote http://www.aerocatch.com/images/photo-locking.jpg

EarL.

Were these ones also illegal for track use?

Do you take your car on track?

On a trackday yes, not sure if that counts though.

[EarL]

Hmm they look interesting....got any pics in situ?

Here ya go Mark. I had them fitted to my old car.

Recognise the lights...?

[mark_a_thorpe]

Yummy! And yes....wish I'd not sold them as I never did my FTO headlight conversion in the end! Doh!

Your car's gonna look rather similar to mine (or the other way round!) pretty soon! Going back to red, carbon vented bonnet (got a few choices..), TRD spoiler, black roof etc.....

Lookin good though!

[Spidey]

Yummy! And yes....wish I'd not sold them as I never did my FTO headlight conversion in the end! Doh!

Your car's gonna look rather similar to mine (or the other way round!) pretty soon! Going back to red, carbon vented bonnet (got a few choices..), TRD spoiler, black roof etc.....

Lookin good though!

Can I ask where you're getting your carbon vented bonnet from ?

Ta
Rob

[mark_a_thorpe]

Sorry bud, can't say for the moment. It won't be for a while anyways as they don't restock the new vented's til the end of feb.

Sorry matey!

[Spidey]

Sorry bud, can't say for the moment. It won't be for a while anyways as they don't restock the new vented's til the end of feb.

Sorry matey!

Then, don't tease us

Seriously - once you are in the possession of yours and if you can tell me after that, I'd really appreciate it

Can you say the delivered price at this stage ? np, if you can't.

Ta
Rob

[mark_a_thorpe]

Sorry matey can't discuss the deal at all as it's through the magazine, but as soon as I get mine I shall get you all the info you need

[Spidey]

Sorry matey can't discuss the deal at all as it's through the magazine, but as soon as I get mine I shall get you all the info you need

No problem - I'll start saving the pennies

Rob

[mark_a_thorpe]

Make sure you do mate, there's gonna be some sexy choices coming up

[Spidey]

Make sure you do mate, there's gonna be some sexy choices coming up

Mods - stop him from teasing !!