I have a bit of a problem with the fit of my Border bonnet on one side in that it sticks up slightly from the line of the wing at the front edge.

I've tried all sorts to line it up and been thinking of using some bonnet pins but don't really like the traditional chavvy type pins you see on Nova's to keep that monster engine covered LOL

 

Anyone seen or used these AeroCatch flush locks on a Z?

I don't think they'd look too out of place...

My bonnet catch is a bit sticky too so could kill 2 birds with one stone.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AEROCATCH-Flush-Locking-Bonnet-Pins-Catch-FREE-UK-P-P_W0QQitemZ300317146192QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item45ec4bfc50&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262&_trkparms=|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A30

 

andy isherwood is the man to speak to, he's got them on his carbon bonnet;)

 

 

oi! i resent the chav comment, aero flush are for poofs:D

andy isherwood is the man to speak to, he's got them on his carbon bonnet;)

 

 

oi! i resent the chav comment, aero flush are for poofs:D

 

LOL some are OK but there's some horrid cheapo ones about too! :tongue:

Refit the old bonnet dag nammit!

I will be getting the Aerocatch flushmounts for mine. They provide a very neat and tidy install. You could even do them body coloured.

post a pic up of your bonnet

 

Shame about the background but it hasn't left the drive for more than 10 minutes since I fitted it LOL

 

I reckon they'd have to go in the bottom outside corners to sort the problem but not sure if they'd mount there or even look any good in that position :confused:

Edited June 1, 200916 yr by ChrisC

Might sound daft but are one of the rubbers to high? I had the same problem on my stock bonnet. I put the rubber high on the saggy side and lowered it on the high side. I also dremel'd deeper slots on the bonnet catch so I could lower it more. That fixed it for me.

Is it just grp??? If it is you should be able to give it some heat and twist it back into shape.

 

Then once you are happy just back it up with a bit of glass :)

Might sound daft but are one of the rubbers to high? I had the same problem on my stock bonnet. I put the rubber high on the saggy side and lowered it on the high side. I also dremel'd deeper slots on the bonnet catch so I could lower it more. That fixed it for me.

 

No I've tried that. It just seems the bonnet (or the car) isn't straight LOL

You can only just see in the pic that the right side is a fraction above the level of the wing.

Not much but I want it fitting perfect :)

PS the headlight panel isn't screwed in there so it's just sitting loose and not a problem.

Edited June 1, 200916 yr by ChrisC

Is it just grp??? If it is you should be able to give it some heat and twist it back into shape.

 

Then once you are happy just back it up with a bit of glass :)

 

Yes but it's very thick stuff with something like a resin coat over it.

Not sure I dare - this bonnet was over a grand new :shock:

It needs painting properly, I've just done it with a can from Halfords so it doesn't look too silly until I get it done ;)

iv got the same problem with mine the now bonnet sits up slightly on the drivers side front but i think its cause my wing is sitting lower than it should after the woman ran into it last year might be worth having a look at how both wings sit incase they are out slightly

andy isherwood is the man to speak to, he's got them on his carbon bonnet;)

 

Had a look at Andy's and he has them mounted horizontally.

I'd really want them vertical like in the Aston pic above.

 

Does anyone know if it would be possible to fit them like that before I go and order them?

 

Can anyone do a photoshop of my bonnet with them??? :D

I've also got a pair of the fog light ducts in black to go on if you can show how that will look ;)

Edited June 2, 200916 yr by ChrisC

iv got the same problem with mine the now bonnet sits up slightly on the drivers side front but i think its cause my wing is sitting lower than it should after the woman ran into it last year might be worth having a look at how both wings sit incase they are out slightly

 

I'll have a check of that.

I think mine might have had a front end bump before it was imported and had a new bumper and possibly wing(s).