New Design Hinges = Wide Open Bonnet

[Sevenman]

That covers it, I couldn't find a link to the pins.

ChrisPap said:

but I'm sure for a little extra they might be able to clean up the grind marks for you and re-plate or even just paint the hinges so they don't rust!

There is always a long list of things that could be done...

Edited by Sevenman on Monday 13th May 07:54

[LeeT350c]

Sorry to jump in on your hinge thread. Glad to see other owners thinking about how to improve / subtle mods etc.

I do have an easy fit (cost effective) solution to the whole one man bonnet removal situation.

As usual my spare time is limited so have not produced / advertised it yet. Will see if I can look at soon.

Sorry for the tease but it also needs to be perfect or I won't sell it.

Cheers. Lee.

[Mattt]

Any hints?

[Snakes]

LeeT350c said:

Sorry to jump in on your hinge thread. Glad to see other owners thinking about how to improve / subtle mods etc.

I do have an easy fit (cost effective) solution to the whole one man bonnet removal situation.

As usual my spare time is limited so have not produced / advertised it yet. Will see if I can look at soon.

Sorry for the tease but it also needs to be perfect or I won't sell it.

Cheers. Lee.

...and once you've sorted out the bonnet removal gubbins you can work on a neat solution for preventing fuel splash-back on filling a T350! There will be plenty of takers for both. Having bought most of your stuff so far I'm in!

[TOV!E]

Walford said:

Because they spent all they time and money trying to get the Speed6 engine reliable

Grant,your comments are starting to get on my tits, why o why do you keep on about the speed six.
its a proper Tuscan with one fitted, not a hybrid please leave us alone i cant stand it anymore

Edited by TOV!E on Sunday 26th May 19:05

[Walford]

I have completely dismantled and rebuilt a Tuscan, and without people like me posting tech stuff on here this info would never get into the public domain,

50 % of the parts wiki is from my posts

I would now like to start a wiki with the MkI Tuscan wiring harness and pinouts on

sorry if a bit of humour offends

.

[blackiepaul]

Hi All, did anything happen from this? Can you buy the hinges?

Thanks, Paul....

[K4TRV]

blackiepaul said:

Hi All, did anything happen from this? Can you buy the hinges?

Thanks, Paul....

^^ +1 ^^ ????????????

Trev

[mk1fan]

Me three??????

[ShiDevil]

Demon Tweeks quick release pins for the front Job done Easy on and off then.

[RobertoBlanco]

ShiDevil said:

Demon Tweeks quick release pins for the front Job done Easy on and off then.

Steve, could you be more specific which one you use?

Found this:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/bonnet-p...

But cannot quite understand how it works just from the pic...Maybe you have a picture of your setup?

[ShiDevil]

RobertoBlanco said:

Steve, could you be more specific which one you use?

Found this:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/bonnet-p...

But cannot quite understand how it works just from the pic...Maybe you have a picture of your setup?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/bonnet-pins-fasteners/demon-tweeks-pip-pin

My mate Gareth has these on his which we're put on by TrackVRoad. They replace the bolts on the front sides of the bonnet ensuring easier access to the engine bay e.g. Easier to get on and off. I've just ordered some too as these seem to be very effective. Little pricey but Hey Ho Dimensions of pins can differ.

[ChrisPap]

Hi guys,

Still planning to do these but life overtook me somewhat! I have prototypes and CAD drawings done. Just need to find a manufacturer, which I'll get around to soon-ish.

[konrad.holl]

ChrisPap said:

Hi guys,

Still planning to do these but life overtook me somewhat! I have prototypes and CAD drawings done. Just need to find a manufacturer, which I'll get around to soon-ish.

[SteveSPG]

ShiDevil said:

RobertoBlanco said:

Steve, could you be more specific which one you use?

Found this:
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/bonnet-p...

But cannot quite understand how it works just from the pic...Maybe you have a picture of your setup?

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/bonnet-pins-fasteners/demon-tweeks-pip-pin

My mate Gareth has these on his which we're put on by TrackVRoad. They replace the bolts on the front sides of the bonnet ensuring easier access to the engine bay e.g. Easier to get on and off. I've just ordered some too as these seem to be very effective. Little pricey but Hey Ho Dimensions of pins can differ.

any pics of this in situ? my car has captive bolts in the inner wing that the bonnet fixes to....had thought about drilling a hole in the bolt and using an R clip instead of the nut, but this would be better

[clive f]

nice idea, but what happens when the wind tries to blow it open further will it damage anything, does the hinge stop it from going all the way back?
looks like the bonnet stay is just a temporary prop?

not knocking it, I think its great, just trying to see if there is a downside.

[ShiDevil]

SteveSPG said:

any pics of this in situ? my car has captive bolts in the inner wing that the bonnet fixes to....had thought about drilling a hole in the bolt and using an R clip instead of the nut, but this would be better

I'll post some when I fit it. Just waiting for them to turn up. The good thing is you don't have to drill additional holes it works with the existing thus preserving the integrity of the car etc, if you want to revert back.

[RobertoBlanco]

ShiDevil said:

I'll post some when I fit it. Just waiting for them to turn up. The good thing is you don't have to drill additional holes it works with the existing thus preserving the integrity of the car etc, if you want to revert back.

Exactly!

If you're done with the mod please give us a heads-up. Not a priority for me at the moment, but i think defo worth the money if you can quickly remove the bonnet. Hopefully the sizes fit and the bonnet is safely secured with these pins. Not keen on loosing the bonnet during an outing.

[ShiDevil]

RobertoBlanco said:

Exactly!

If you're done with the mod please give us a heads-up. Not a priority for me at the moment, but i think defo worth the money if you can quickly remove the bonnet. Hopefully the sizes fit and the bonnet is safely secured with these pins. Not keen on loosing the bonnet during an outing.

Scroll up to page 2, I'm only doing what's been done before and there's plenty of photos and a more detailed review. TrackVRoad thought it would be a good idea

[K4TRV]

ChrisPap said:

Hi guys,

Still planning to do these but life overtook me somewhat! I have prototypes and CAD drawings done. Just need to find a manufacturer, which I'll get around to soon-ish.

Excellent, get soonish down to something we can relate to??

Thought of the "realease-pins", but you still need two-people/and or still winds and somewhere to place the bonnet without damage whilst working in a tight garage??

The redesigned hinge would be a better solution for me..........I do unbolt my bonnet and now have the "knack" single-handed to remove it? The new hinge would let me do most of what/why I remove the bonnet for....!!

T