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Old 10 July 2007, 07:56 PM
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Having just got my Spec C and knowing the bonnet is aluminium i have noticed at high speeds it looks unstable and you can see it moving.

Do any fellow Spec C onwners notice this and is it me being paranoid or is it worth investing in bonnet clips for the old girl.

Mac
Old 10 July 2007, 08:00 PM
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Yes its normal, mine use to do it all the time, is a bit off putting but the standard latch should hold it ok

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How do you define "high speeds"?

TX.

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Not noticed mine moving at any speed.
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That bloody great scoop probably doesnt help adding all that extra drag causing the bonnet to flex a bit.I know my classic flex's quite badly and im yet to find out about the spec c but id imagine its the same.Nothing to worry about really as ive never had a bonnet fly up on me yet the latch it pretty good
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Had mine at an indicated 165mph (on the autobahn) and it was flexing like mad ... decided that was quite fast enough for me.
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Originally Posted by TonyBurns
Yes its normal, mine use to do it all the time, is a bit off putting but the standard latch should hold it ok

Tony

I know what you mean mate, combine high speeds(approx 100+ cough,cough)high winds and that big scoop and i'm going along thinking if that pops up I AM FUC*ED,Lol.

But i trust all your opinions so will carry on as is.cheers

Mac
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