RE: TVR Griffs get new bonnet stay
Monday 14th August 2006
In response to requests and the demise of his own stay at Back Home, Steve Heathlaunched a replacement bonnet stay for the TVR Griffith at the Griff Growl 2006 just over a week ago.
TVR Griffs get new bonnet stay
Steve Heath product stops burnt fingers and dropped bonnets
It replaces the bendy original with a brushed aluminium replacement made from solid aluminium with a CNC machined stud that locks into the existing locator plate. When in place, the stud prevents the bonnet stay from lifting out accidentally and allowing the bonnet to fall down. The top mount is replaced with a rose joint and moved to the side to provide more rigid support.
As a final touch, the stay comes with a silicone handle to help prevent burnt fingers. The handle is available is red, blue or black.
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Price: £29.99 per pair inc VAT and p&p to the UK
Discussion
richb said:
Purely out of interest, as I already have a David "Mod-Wise" Beer bonnet stay; does moving the to support to the side of the bonnet put more stress on the bonnet hinges as I would have thought it would twist down under it's weight on the driver's side? Rich...
I did a lot of experiments on this and actually found that the central position caused the horizontal bar to bend and flex the two corners as it tried to bring the corners in. In reality, the original stay actually digs into the bonnet insulation and the bonnet weight is taken by that. This was one of the reasons for going to the side as it applied the forces at a strong point of the bonnet.
Yes the driver's side dips a little (less than with the original stay it must be said) but that is more to do with the rear hinges not being very rigid and moving under the bonnet weight more than anything else.
Slacey said:
It is only one unit; the article is wrong!
BTW - I bought one from Steve at the Growl and it looks a superb bit of kit - in the process of fitting it now, after both roller bolts sheared off!
BTW - I bought one from Steve at the Growl and it looks a superb bit of kit - in the process of fitting it now, after both roller bolts sheared off!
Yes you are right. Too many pairs of drop links have finally got to me...
I am thinking of doing an additional locating plate so you could have one on each side.
Edited by shpub on Monday 14th August 18:08
ohopkins said:
What a ridiculously overenginnered piece of kit.
30 quid ? probably close to its actual cost to produce, but nowhere near its value.
CNC aluminum and silicon FFS. It's a bonnet stay not a high performance aircraft part.
30 quid ? probably close to its actual cost to produce, but nowhere near its value.
CNC aluminum and silicon FFS. It's a bonnet stay not a high performance aircraft part.
Ooh Dear and Poo, I've just ordered my ridiculously over-engineered piece of kit to replace my ridiculously under-engineered piece of wobbly doin's that lurked beneath the bonnet for all to ridicule. Even the broom handle I'd been using had more cred' and functionality than that contrivance.
ohopkins said:
What a ridiculously overenginnered piece of kit.
30 quid ? probably close to its actual cost to produce, but nowhere near its value.
CNC aluminum and silicon FFS. It's a bonnet stay not a high performance aircraft part.
The value of something is simply what someone is willing to pay for it (it's a nasty capitalist world we live in). Given that my Griff's bonnet stay resides in the boot and has to be assembled each time, I'll be in touch with Steve soon.30 quid ? probably close to its actual cost to produce, but nowhere near its value.
CNC aluminum and silicon FFS. It's a bonnet stay not a high performance aircraft part.
ohopkins said:
What a ridiculously overenginnered piece of kit.
30 quid ? probably close to its actual cost to produce, but nowhere near its value.
CNC aluminum and silicon FFS. It's a bonnet stay not a high performance aircraft part.
30 quid ? probably close to its actual cost to produce, but nowhere near its value.
CNC aluminum and silicon FFS. It's a bonnet stay not a high performance aircraft part.
You pays ya money............
Same could be said of the Leven accessories, but they look nice and some of us like to treat our Griffs to a bit of extravagence now and again. Though I have resorted to the broom handle prop too in the past.... but only out of sight in my own garage.
I have a replacement bonnet stay similar to those on newer TVRs, though Steve's design looks more substantial.
esdavey said:
I would like to claim a Gold badge for being the 1st to fit this piece of kit - on the Griff by 9:30am Sunday 6 August.
Yes, its over engineered and the bonnet flexes but it looks great. For the money, I 100% recommend it (and happy to line Steve's pocket as he's a top chap !)
Yes, its over engineered and the bonnet flexes but it looks great. For the money, I 100% recommend it (and happy to line Steve's pocket as he's a top chap !)
Nice one mate! Of course, purchase of a second one will avoid the bonnet flex, as well as helping SH pay for juice for the 520SE.............
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