Autotech Prestige Flip Bonnet Conversion
Discussion
I got my Tuscan RR new in June 2000 and it has always bugged me I could not open the bonnet. I finally decided to get it done for its 15th birthday by www.autotechprestige.com near Milton Keynes. They use the gas struts down the front of the engine bay adjusted on a low tension and rose joint hinges. They also painted my brakes calipers for me. I’m very pleased.
tuscandani said:
Looks lovely, however, your car with any breeze will blow your main bonnet off. I'd certainly not do this in a field. I had mine done a few weeks back but has 4 struts. Calipers look fantastic.
I agree, the work looks great but that's a heck of a lot of bonnet being held up by those 2 struts. IMHO they're too low down to support the bonnet outdoors in even the slightest breeze.I did indeed strongly consider Allan Howells conversion but I preferred the ease of access and aesthetics of the gas struts. They are very sturdy. It would take a very strong wind before any movement. As I don't leave my car parked in fields with the bonnet open it was not a consideration. As I said I'm very pleased!
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