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Bonnet strut

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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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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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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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xvivalve wrote: ↑Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:30 pm 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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cleverusername wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:48 am 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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geeksteve wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:23 pm
cleverusername wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:48 am 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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Carledo wrote: ↑Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:13 pm 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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