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 Post subject: Bonnet strut
PostPosted: Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:54 pm 
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Has any one fitted a bonnet strut to a Dolomite ? I fitted one to mine today i used 300cm long 800N its works, but i think its to strong im going to look for another strut maybe around 500N

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet strut
PostPosted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:03 pm 
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Never fitted one Dave, but theses guys have loads in stock of various sizes etc.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/car-boo ... gLbl_D_BwE

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet strut
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The quicksprint has four very short ones fitted, a pair each side...they worked well, but they're a bloody nuisance when they wear out.


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet strut
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The quicksprint has four very short ones fitted, a pair each side...they worked well, but they're a bloody nuisance when they wear out.
Yep, had that issue with my Rover 75, first breath of wind and the bonnet headed slowly for your head.

To be honest I don't see what is wrong with the stock setup? Little that can go wrong with a solid bonnet stay.


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet strut
PostPosted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:23 pm 
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To be honest I don't see what is wrong with the stock setup? Little that can go wrong with a solid bonnet stay.
Oh I dunno, you can accidently gouge your new paintwork when re-fitting your bonnet, or was that just me :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet strut
PostPosted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:13 pm 
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To be honest I don't see what is wrong with the stock setup? Little that can go wrong with a solid bonnet stay.
Oh I dunno, you can accidently gouge your new paintwork when re-fitting your bonnet, or was that just me :lol:
The penalty for laziness i'm afraid! Just because you CAN remove the stay with the bonnet, doesn't mean you SHOULD! I remove the split pin and clevis and leave the stay in the track, only takes a second to refit it and it's not dangling in your way then!

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 Post subject: Re: Bonnet strut
PostPosted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:06 am 
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The penalty for laziness i'm afraid! Just because you CAN remove the stay with the bonnet, doesn't mean you SHOULD! I remove the split pin and clevis and leave the stay in the track, only takes a second to refit it and it's not dangling in your way then!
Yea I did figure that out in hindsight!


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