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Bonnet strut
Posted: Thu Jul 01, 2021 7:54 pm
by new to this
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
Dave
Re: Bonnet strut
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:03 pm
by dollyman
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
Tony.
Re: Bonnet strut
Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 2:30 pm
by xvivalve
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.
Re: Bonnet strut
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:48 am
by cleverusername
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.
Re: Bonnet strut
Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2021 3:23 pm
by geeksteve
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
Re: Bonnet strut
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 10:13 pm
by Carledo
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
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!
Steve
Re: Bonnet strut
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:06 am
by geeksteve
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!