BONNET PINS WHATS YOUR OPINION?
03-04-2007, 04:45 PM
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BONNET PINS WHATS YOUR OPINION?
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Its been suggested to me to get some bonnet pins for my S2, due to bonnet catch catching very slightly on intercooler.
Was just wondering what you thought about them?
Do they spoil the look?
Would love it if you could post some pics up.
My S2 is radiant red what colour pins do you think i should go for?
Many Thanks
Its been suggested to me to get some bonnet pins for my S2, due to bonnet catch catching very slightly on intercooler.
Was just wondering what you thought about them?
Do they spoil the look?
Would love it if you could post some pics up.
My S2 is radiant red what colour pins do you think i should go for?
Many Thanks
03-04-2007, 04:50 PM
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personally i dont like em but the std ford catch has broke on a few people and there bonnets flew open damagin the car so from a safety point of view there a good idea
most people just cut a small piece off the catch so it dosent foul the intercooler when u close the bonnet
most people just cut a small piece off the catch so it dosent foul the intercooler when u close the bonnet
03-04-2007, 04:56 PM
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My bonnet has come up on me and i fookin shat, had pins on since then on most of my cars - will get a pic, i thought it looked quite cool 
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03-04-2007, 05:28 PM
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nice one thanks
Cause i know there is so many different ones out there and I'm sure someone had some that were crap and didn't work properly etc. id rather pay more and have them do there job properly saves the hassle
Cause i know there is so many different ones out there and I'm sure someone had some that were crap and didn't work properly etc. id rather pay more and have them do there job properly saves the hassle
03-04-2007, 06:19 PM
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My bonnet got intimate with the windscreen and although I repaired the catch and it hasn't popped again I found myself looking at the bonnet rather than where I was going. Fitted the pins and I can now hammer the car without a care in the world.
04-04-2007, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sm
personally i dont like em but the std ford catch has broke on a few people and there bonnets flew open damagin the car so from a safety point of view there a good idea
most people just cut a small piece off the catch so it dosent foul the intercooler when u close the bonnet
most people just cut a small piece off the catch so it dosent foul the intercooler when u close the bonnet
04-04-2007, 06:47 PM
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Or remember there is always the other route of a safety break wire on the inside of the bonnet to stop it flipping back too far if it does pop open.
We sometimes fit these as well as bonnet pins. In Motorsport one of the most common accidents is caused by setting off without fixing them shut correctly.
I'd guess at something well over 60% of cars have suffered it at some stage in ther life
We sometimes fit these as well as bonnet pins. In Motorsport one of the most common accidents is caused by setting off without fixing them shut correctly.
I'd guess at something well over 60% of cars have suffered it at some stage in ther life
04-04-2007, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sheps
Not my cuppa really, but i'll be purchasing some soon, as they serve a purpose.
I dont like the look of seatbelts, but then they are there for a reason.
I dont like the look of seatbelts, but then they are there for a reason.
04-04-2007, 09:41 PM
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I want a set fitting as i noticed my bonnet flapping a little on the M1 last night so pulled over rather quickly.. i had a lucky escape...
Who's willing to come to Leicester to fit em for me when i get a set as i aint got the nerve to be drilling through my bonnet...
Who's willing to come to Leicester to fit em for me when i get a set as i aint got the nerve to be drilling through my bonnet...
04-04-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by hodgie
I want a set fitting as i noticed my bonnet flapping a little on the M1 last night so pulled over rather quickly.. i had a lucky escape...
Who's willing to come to Leicester to fit em for me when i get a set as i aint got the nerve to be drilling through my bonnet...
Who's willing to come to Leicester to fit em for me when i get a set as i aint got the nerve to be drilling through my bonnet...
Are they easy to fit?Whats involved?Many Thanks
05-04-2007, 02:12 PM
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I'm not a fan of body pins at all but i know if i had doubts in my mind id choose the pins over a smashed windscreen and fucked bonnet & scuttle panel
Everybody seems to of forgotten Twins effort on his bonnet pins, they look the dogs danglies
Everybody seems to of forgotten Twins effort on his bonnet pins, they look the dogs danglies
05-04-2007, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scortgti
Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
I reckon the pins the twins have on their S2 are spot on, recessed into the bonnet
