Bonnet flex - 3000S

[duncscz]

I've noticed that my bonnet flexing up and down at speeds above 60mph .. almost oscillating ? I recently fitted quick-release mounts and don't recall problems before. Is this 'normal' ? Should I add some damping (foam) between the bonnet and the wheel arch perhaps ?

[Notanutter]

You'd do better to get one of those fit birds from the Motor Show to sit on the bonnet to stop the flexing 'coz you wouldn't be going anywhere then, right ?

[adrian@]

Duncan.......something's not right there......your car's not an SE, now, they want to fly at speed!, give me a call, there are to many questions to ask.....Adrian

[Notanutter]

duncscz said:

I've noticed that my bonnet flexing up and down at speeds above 60mph .. almost oscillating ? I recently fitted quick-release mounts and don't recall problems before. Is this 'normal' ? Should I add some damping (foam) between the bonnet and the wheel arch perhaps ?

[Notanutter]

Darned system ! What I was trying to say is I drive right past Corfe Mullen about 3 times a week, would be happy to bring along my 3000S one day when the sun's shining and we could conmpare notes.

[duncscz]

Hi Peter, would be great to see you and your car sometime ... will you be at the Dorset TVRCC meet this weekend ?

Hi Adrian, I'll indeed give you a call ...

[Notanutter]

Kinda lost touch with the Dorset club post-Paul's RO, still Avon Causeway ? I may be able to make it on Sun.

[duncscz]

Yes - Avon Causeway - I plan a run out (bonnet permitting!) to Goodwood Breakfast Club (this month's for 'classics') beforehand ...

[duncscz]

After a chat with Adrian, I've some more ideas .. the most serious, of which is a rebuild of the crsoo-spar and pins area. Before I do that, could someone, who has a nicely fitting bonnet, kindly send me some photos of their pins and surrounding area ... Tks Duncan

[Notanutter]

Not quite sure which end you're having probs with. Mine fits fairly well although try as a I may I can't reduce the gap at the screen end below about 1/2". If I can find your Email address via your profile I'll send you some pics, just popping out now in the S as it's a super evening.