Fitting Bonnet Catches
26 August 2013, 09:52 PM
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Make sure you place the catch in a place where there is somewhere to mount the locking pin. Sounds obvious but easy mistake if rushed. Locking pin placement will dictate where the catch goes.
Start with a small hole for the catch and once lined up with the pin the get slightly bigger until the catch sits flush. You can adjust the height of the pin.
Start with a small hole for the catch and once lined up with the pin the get slightly bigger until the catch sits flush. You can adjust the height of the pin.
26 August 2013, 09:57 PM
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I've had my pair of aero catches sitting in the draw for a couple years now. I'd love to fit them, but just can't find the ***** big enough to cut into my bonnet 
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27 August 2013, 08:46 AM
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I did mine ,on my classic .
also helped mattyb do all the others too..
Its still scarey drilling the holes lol evan more when not on your motor,,
but we do check and measure a few times like 20 lol before we do
also helped mattyb do all the others too..
Its still scarey drilling the holes lol evan more when not on your motor,,
but we do check and measure a few times like 20 lol before we do
27 August 2013, 03:41 PM
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Yes I used backing plates, you'll see the hole in the underside is larger than the outer skin.
It looks mishaped because of the metal profile, but the holes are round.
27 August 2013, 04:22 PM
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Fit the pins then drop the bonnet on them, two nice dents to mark out the underside of the bonnet, then once you cut that bit out drop the bonnet again and repeat on outer skin.
I find a cold chisel and 4lb lump hammer work best for doing the cut outs, which is a tip I got off mattyB.
I find a cold chisel and 4lb lump hammer work best for doing the cut outs, which is a tip I got off mattyB.
27 August 2013, 09:26 PM
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4lb lump hammer on an alloy bonnet 
good idea about fitting the pins and dropping the bonnet to get a dent
these are the ones i've bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908518973...84.m1497.l2649
just hope the quality is ok
good idea about fitting the pins and dropping the bonnet to get a dent
these are the ones i've bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908518973...84.m1497.l2649
just hope the quality is ok
27 August 2013, 09:49 PM
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He was pulling your leg
Another tip, fit the pins in the slam panel and then put a drop of paint on the top of them. Slowly close the bonnet onto them and hey presto, you've got your marks for the drill
The kits come with a template too which is vital.
You'll need two hole saws (can't remember the exact sizes), a dremel tool with small cutting disc, file, drill with small drill bit, masking tape and a pen.
29 August 2013, 05:29 PM
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4lb lump hammer on an alloy bonnet
good idea about fitting the pins and dropping the bonnet to get a dent
these are the ones i've bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908518973...84.m1497.l2649
just hope the quality is ok
good idea about fitting the pins and dropping the bonnet to get a dent
these are the ones i've bought http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908518973...84.m1497.l2649
just hope the quality is ok
29 August 2013, 05:40 PM
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Guys and gals. I've spoke with aero catch who've put me in touch with their main supplier. Ill be setting up a group buy for them tonight if any ones interested?