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Flush fit bonnet pins
RedRobin:
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Neil,
I've now ordered some carbon-look AeroCatches and am getting my head into where exactly to position them. So, some questions for you:
1) - Am I right in thinking that the position you chose was mostly dictated by you wanting to reduce their visual effect by colour coding them and hence not fitting them on the black carbon centre area?
2) - Did you consider any other positions, obviously taking any limitations of the slam panel into account?
3) - Do you think there are any parts of the OSIR carbon bonnet which should be avoided for fixing through?
Many Thanks,
Robin :drinking:
NeilM:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on December 03, 2009, 11:11:02 am ---....
Neil,
I've now ordered some carbon-look AeroCatches and am getting my head into where exactly to position them. So, some questions for you:
1) - Am I right in thinking that the position you chose was mostly dictated by you wanting to reduce their visual effect by colour coding them and hence not fitting them on the black carbon centre area?
2) - Did you consider any other positions, obviously taking any limitations of the slam panel into account?
3) - Do you think there are any parts of the OSIR carbon bonnet which should be avoided for fixing through?
Many Thanks,
Robin :drinking:
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RR, Yes I did want to keep the Aerocatches in the white painted sides of the bonnet which did limit their position a bit, obviously the pins need to have a panel to be bolted on and their are some existing holes in the slam panel that may be useable, but if you do drill new holes be carefull that you dont hit the bonnet release cable running to the left under the slam pannel.
You'll also need to place them on a fairly flat area, I put mine on at a slight angle as this made them sit better, the info says the narrow end should be at the front (couldnt work out why though).
I did have to cut some extra carbon from the second skin on the underside of the bonnet to alow access to the nuts when fixing but its very easy to cut and grind/sand and wasn't a problem. :happy2:
So Robin you've painted your nice carbon bonnet and your going to display some fake carbon, have you thought of painting them red? I am currently hidding an impressive 6 pack under a fake beer belly. :signLOL:
Are you going to have a go, whats the worst that could happen? :smiley:
http://www.aerocatch.com/updoc/Installation_ebook.pdf
Good luck Neil.
RedRobin:
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Thanks, Neil :drinking:
Thanks for telling me about the bonnet release cable! However, I'll be going to VWR to fit them and I'm sure they know about the cable.
Having now directed quite a bit of work with carbonfibre I'm quite at ease with it but I simply don't have either the tools or roof cover and anyway I like visiting the guys at VWR.
I think it's quite funny me displaying fake carbon on painted real carbon and I can always paint them red later if I want.
The reason that AeroCatch say the narrow end should be at the front is that if the catch were to lift for some reason, it's not facing an air stream which might then force the catch to fully open. I know that some of the racing boys (and girls) remove the stock oem cable and latch mechanism and so rely solely on the AeroCatches.
Something else I've recently learned is that some carbon bonnets have the oem latch glue fixed and this can fail through time and use. Our OSIR bonnets have them more securely bolted < Another reason why neither of us needed this mod!
But they do provide added safety and look cool (just like a six-pack under a belly) :laugh:
I'll post pics and add to this thread when done :happy2:
RedRobin:
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Done mine:
My bonnet is now anchored rock solid. Being carbonfibre there was a certain amount of flex, though not a problem.
What Neil didn't say was the amount of carbonfibre dust all the cutting and dremmelling creates - It gets everywhere!
Saint Steve:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on July 23, 2010, 09:45:23 pm ---.
Done mine:
My bonnet is now anchored rock solid. Being carbonfibre there was a certain amount of flex, though not a problem.
What Neil didn't say was the amount of carbonfibre dust all the cutting and dremmelling creates - It gets everywhere!
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:congrats:
Great job done there mate
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