I have fitted these quick release hinges from minispares
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They are OK. Bit fiddly. But I can't open the bonnet without hitting the windscreen wipers so I have to take them off. Has anyone else fitted these?
Quick Release Bonnet Hinges
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IronmanG
, Mar 06 2022 07:48 AM
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Posted 06 March 2022 - 07:48 AM
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Posted 15 March 2022 - 01:20 AM
I have these fitted to mine. I have noticed the bonnet will touch the wiper arms but only when I really lift it, with the prop rod holding it open it doesn't touch though. I do have a 2 piece fiberglass front though so maybe my clearances are a bit more lax from the metal version. I have noticed the hinges seem to touch the bulkhead when closed as I am missing some paint where they would rest when closed, I ended up putting some squares of sound deadening there so it stops them from removing paint (never really noticed any vibrations sounds from them though).
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Posted 15 March 2022 - 08:04 AM
Ok yes I will check the bulkhead. I've shortened the bonnet stay as well. Even if I take the wipers off it physically won't lift higher because of the scuttle and the stay was about 2 inches too long as wellI have these fitted to mine. I have noticed the bonnet will touch the wiper arms but only when I really lift it, with the prop rod holding it open it doesn't touch though. I do have a 2 piece fiberglass front though so maybe my clearances are a bit more lax from the metal version. I have noticed the hinges seem to touch the bulkhead when closed as I am missing some paint where they would rest when closed, I ended up putting some squares of sound deadening there so it stops them from removing paint (never really noticed any vibrations sounds from them though).
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Posted 02 July 2022 - 10:07 AM
I had another look at this. Getting a bit annoyed that I can't open the bonnet without taking the wipers off.
So I will get some new hinges. I don't want anything flash but I just had a look at the den website and it shows 2 different options
https://www.dsnclass...rt-shop/hinges/
1 set for the 3 hole mounts and a set for single hole mounts. Mines a single hole. Is that standard for a pickup?
And the minispares quick release brackets. Are they designed for the 3 hole hole mount? If they are that would explain the problems I had.
So I will get some new hinges. I don't want anything flash but I just had a look at the den website and it shows 2 different options
https://www.dsnclass...rt-shop/hinges/
1 set for the 3 hole mounts and a set for single hole mounts. Mines a single hole. Is that standard for a pickup?
And the minispares quick release brackets. Are they designed for the 3 hole hole mount? If they are that would explain the problems I had.
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