kermitt

on way to knockhill and the bonnet flipped up and cracked the screen. Needless 2 say the bonnet is fooked and the scuttle is damaged so seriously not a happy bunny. Really peed off now just one thing after another so its going on ebay tonight me thinks.

Karlos G

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Shit, bad times dude!
I had that happen in an old Sierra once at around 70mph, scared the crap out of me!

studabear

what is it that lets the bonnets flip?

bonnet raisers?

Worn, un maintained catches??

rickbartlett

seems to happen alot on s2's, but bonnet pins dont look rite,maybe puttin some rams on the bottom off a boot lid wud help.surely then it wudnt come up so quick and with as much force and u would be able to get on the brakes quickly

kermitt

not just S2's but mk4's in general. Same thing happened to mate of mine years ago. Just a right pita now cos its bent part of the scuttle where the hinges are.

essexRSTSouthend

Sorry to hear that.normally if the bonnet not complete down,its still locked in place until u push handle underbonnet.never understood why this happens to so many people.must be wear and tear? Just like the sunroof coming out...

studabear

I'm going to look into making up a secondary catch/device.

DazC

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Usually caused by fitting a large front mount intercooler as it holds off the safety catch.

I'd attach a short chain to the slam panel and the bonnet that can be clipped and unclipped when required.

PETEDUDE007

sounds bad you got pics of the damage!

kermitt

No pics yet as I went up to the track anyway rather than feeling sorry for myself.

Have removed the bonnet though which is bent at both corners nearest the windscreen. The hinges are bent too and looks like the latch on the front panel has bent where it has pulled itself out from. The scuttle is bent and cracked on both sides where the hinges have come up.

The worst bit is my immaculate Ford heated screen now has a lovely crack in the middle from top to bottom and the MOT is due at the end of the month,

m4tt274

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thats gutting mate, never happened to me thank god, but really dont like the idea of it.
might get some of those bonnet dampers

EssexMikeSi

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Sounds awful. I wondered if its where they're typical old cars and have like big gaps between bonnet and headlights so the wind can force its way in there to and force upwards together with the catches being old etc.

T666 FRS

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My old S2 done it when I had my GRS cooler on. Apparently happens alot with mk4's with FMIC's fitted. This time I have fitted a pro alloy jobbie which fits snug inside the front panel.

Sorry to hear mate, was horrible when it happened to mine

12_Second_rst

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aerocatchs ftw

bezo

your not having much luck with this car kev.

you can still buy heated screens, weve put one in our 16i

kermitt

i know just when am getting somewhere. So if i fix it can i claim off insurance for a new ford heated screen and just fix bonnet myself. Think this time will use bonnet raisers and defo bonnet pins. Bezo where did you get the screen from and do you know anyone that can fit them if i don't go through insurance for it cos i would rather avoid that.

Rob_DOHC

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My car was being set up at TOTD last year when the stopped me on the way out, Chris said my bonnet looked slightly too high at the front so re adjusted it for me, i didn't take any notice at the time but he said bonnets flying open on rst's was pretty common. So maybe yours was sitting a bit high on the adjusters?

Happens on minis too thats why loads of people fit the leather straps

Rob,

dave_s2_rst

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sounds like a good idea

kermitt

Am now on the hunt to replace the aforementioned damaged parts. In radiant red preferably but would consider black as well.

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

nightmare, sorry to hear this Kev. Had it happen to me once in an S2 so i'm constantly watching for it happening again - its a horrible feeling.

I run bonnet pins on mine now - makes me feel much better

kermitt

yeah mate saw your comment in another thread about bonnet pins. Have sourced a good bonnet and vents and will be picking it up next week hopefully. Still need some hinges though and might add spacers too. What material should i get the pins in. Alloy sounds weak and i don't want something that's gonna corrode and look shit.

Versus_Creations

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lads i have a very simple fix for the bonnet that involves no pins and drilling of nice looking bonnet etc.

A check strap which secures to the engine lifting eye and then to the bonnet catch.

It is sprung loaded so that it is easy to remove and open the bonnet. I have one on all my cars even one with bonnet catches.

PETEDUDE007

ace what type you got can i get these of flea bay maybe!

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

forgot to mention, there is a mk4 Escort in U-Pull-It scrappy in Inverkeithing which you could get hinges from, and also a windscreen but its not heated or that.

Jano that sounds like a good idea - do you sell them?

kermitt

Cheers I already had a search on their website but no results. Is that the red cabrio that was there a few months back or a different one. Might go pay a wee visit at the weekend.

Versus_Creations

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I have hinges if you get stuck mate.

The check straps i sell are not on ebay or any other sites for sale as they are used by me for a job they were not ment for so no-one would use them like i do.

Lots of cars i have built in the last couple of years have them as an optional extra, once people see them on my car its a must for theirs.

If i had a decent phone id take a pic but smashed the screen

Antti O

Versus, i am interested about that check straps too. Post some picture and pm some kind of price including postage to Finland.


Thanks.

Versus_Creations

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Im sorry mate i dont trade on this site, just offer advise and guidance. I have my own site for sales.

Zetec_mk4_XR3i

Nah there is a grey base model which is still quite complete and a hideous green/black soft top which is 75% burnt out - would get hinges off either i'd think