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[1984mini25]

Bonnet pins

[1984mini25]

Spring things

[1984mini25]

offset strap

[1984mini25]

And finaly 2 straps

[Adrenaline Junkie]

1984Mini25 You are a star...

Thats helped loads...

Dont suppose you have any more information on how those spring things work? Think they might suit my car better, style wise?

Are they likely to be nicked by some thieving pikey or they quite secure?

Thanks in advance

Adam

[andywaller]

those springs work buy having a hook bolted on the bonnet and the spring bolted to the frount panel then you just hook them on so not very secure. i have just fitted two brown leather straps to the front of my car didnt like them at first but they have really grown on me now retro cool!

[1984mini25]

Glad they help

I bloody froze to death taking the pic of that red cooper

Some rally to Monte carol and one of the checkpoints was 10 mins from home
Middle of Feb. and staring to snow


Got a pic of the spring things in more detail
If I were u I would keep the original bonnet catch as well

[Bungle]

my bonnet strap fitted with out driling the bonnet :grin:

[Steve@RetroDash]

my old mini with brown leather straps, got called a GAY and got the *yellow human water* ripped for liking leather

i liked them though, be sure to rust proof properly. i drilled through the bonnet and just next to the headlight. they are supplied with nylok nuts and washers.

[Adrenaline Junkie]

I like those springs! They look quite cool.

The reason i am looking for a new lock down method, is that the bonnet catch isnt working properly and i cant figure out why, also i like the look of something else, like the straps, pins or springs.

I have an alarm on it so theres no worries with the bonnet being opened, but i need to make sure nobody can take the springs or pins away from the car.

[1984mini25]

in what way?

can u close it and find it still moves as if not shut fully

if so it has something to do with the spring on the bonnet

[Adrenaline Junkie]

no, it closes, then you can pull it back open?

[1984mini25]

no, it closes, then you can pull it back open

ok i see why u need a different method now


the srings can't be nicked as both parts are fixed to the car
and if u fit them with some tension should hold the best to

the pins can be removed = bonnet flying up at speed if u don't notice

[Adrenaline Junkie]

I like the sounds of the springs best i think... although ive not seen them for sale i dont think? any suggestions?

I will try my best to repair the catch as another way of stopping anyone getting in the bonnet, but for piece of mind, the springs will be purchased!

[wobbit]

bungle, ave u got a closer pic of how uv put ur strap on? how have u done it?