Bonnet hinge modification

[orange_dodo]

tvrgit said:

Aye, uses MAP & lambda sensors to determine fuelling etc.

Might be a different ECU, or different software, so not sure how easy it would be to convert (or if there are any benefits other than a determination to fit cats, that most S3C owners are removing).

I had looked at removing the AFMs just because they restrict the air flow to the engine. I was looking at tuning and improving the engine but it doesn't really make sense financially so I'm now thinking about a 24V conversion in the future though rather than improving my 12v. Require money, time and a garage for that though, all of which I am lacking!

glenrobbo said:

Hi Tom,
Once you've succeeded in this, I reckon you should consider a production batch, I think a lot of guys out there would be very interested
Just a thought.
Cheers,
Glen

I see I may have accidentally volunteered myself for this! I'm quite happy to make a batch up once I have a working design. I was going to wait until I had a MIG welder before I made anything but if I'm making a batch it makes sense to get someone who knows what they are doing to weld them up.

No promises but I will do some investigating.

Feel free to keep adding names should anyone want to get on board as it will give me an idea of numbers. No commitment at this stage of course.

[magpies]

put me down for a pair of hinges

I should have my 24v running before the end of the year if all goes well

[techbotics]

Well railroaded that man lols.. I must say I didn't notice them a SCH2011 doh..

great idea

cheers

Damian S3

[glenrobbo]

Railroaded!
That's the word I was looking for.....
Tom is my hero!
He could be the new Norman....

[Sandgrounder]

I might be interested, depending on cost.

[Gerald-TVR]

glenrobbo said:

Railroaded!
That's the word I was looking for.....
Tom is my hero!
He could be the new Norman....

[akula67]

And me dependent on cost

[TMRnoV]

This one seems to have gone a bit quiet so bumping it to the top again as I would really like a set of these, out of curiosity does anyone know what rams were used?

Tim

[macL]

I would be intersted in a set depending on cost, I have a set of Normans's(Gerald) stainless hinges but I still have to run the car up on 2 planks to open the bonnet fully, to fiddle & clean things
Keep me informed
Ian

Edited by macL on Thursday 4th October 17:58

[Knowler]

Likewise .. Count me in.

Cheers Rich

[BountyHunter]

macL said:

I would be intersted in a set depending on cost

ditto

[S2Mike]

Oh, that caught my eye.
I seem to have a miss matched combination of hinges on mine so dependant on price I may be up for a pair, or even Norman's version!
I must get on with all the other jobs as well though.

[fozzy280472]

I would be up for a pair of hinges if a batch were to be made ,
cheers,
Paul

[tvrgit]

I think these could be a lot harder to fit, and especially to adjust to get the bonnet sitting right, than they first appear...

[glenrobbo]

But well worth it in the long run eh? Just think of all that accessabilityness. Well worth it IMHO.( I may risk repeating myself if I'm not carefull.)

[tvrgit]

glenrobbo said:

But well worth it in the long run eh? Just think of all that accessabilityness. Well worth it IMHO.( I may risk repeating myself if I'm not carefull.)

Undoubtedly.

And the bonnet will be much lighter too, after several trial fits with holes drilled in different places. Win-win.

[tvrgit]

glenrobbo said:

But well worth it in the long run eh? Just think of all that accessabilityness. Well worth it IMHO.( I may risk repeating myself if I'm not carefull.)

Undoubtedly.

And the bonnet will be much lighter too, after several trial fits with holes drilled in different places. Win-win.

[glenrobbo]

It seems I'm not the only one at risk of repeating themselves.

[Oldred_V8S]

Bump

Tom have you managed to make these yet?

[v8s4me]

I’m interested. Let me know how it works out please.

And here’s a man who should be as well