aerocatch bonnet catches
Discussion
A few people have asked for pics and I forgot to upload them so here they are. They come with a cutting template and are dead easy to fit. I think they look OK on mine with the yellow and black theme. They really do bring the bonnet wobble (or worse) under control, I have tested them up to terminal velocity without problems.
fatjon said:
Quite right, must paint the wheels orange and have a Ford mohican painted on it lest I ruin the car.
pmsl.Mine is a race car, it's not used on the road.
Oh, and every modification I've made to my car is reversable, I've made a point to ensure that. I have 3 sets of rims including immaculate 16" Saturns. You however have cut holes in the bonnet. I have a few vinyls that are easy to remove.
Each to their own m8, if you didn't want criticism don't post. If you're happy that that is great, there aren't two TVRs the same each and every one has been modified to the owners preference.
Drive it and enjoy.
Tim
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Mine is a race car
Tim
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Really? If it was a race car it would have to have those...or similar.
AND
a full roll cage
AND
a fire system
AND
a race seat etc etc
...and you would have a race licence. BTW what series do you race in now Tim?
I don't know, ya max power your Cerb right up and then give a guy the big "spew" coz he's put bonnet catches on to stop bonnet lift.
Go figure...
...and what would be needed to put that back to road spec? Remove the stickers maybe? :Rolleyes:
Stand well back...he's gonna blow...! 
Mine is a race car
Tim
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Really? If it was a race car it would have to have those...or similar.
AND
a full roll cage
AND
a fire system
AND
a race seat etc etc
...and you would have a race licence. BTW what series do you race in now Tim?
I don't know, ya max power your Cerb right up and then give a guy the big "spew" coz he's put bonnet catches on to stop bonnet lift.
Go figure...
...and what would be needed to put that back to road spec? Remove the stickers maybe? :Rolleyes:
Stand well back...he's gonna blow...! I was at a super car club open day yesterday - along with the rest of the TVRCC NR boys - and one ofthe cars there had the same catches...it was a street legal race aston V8...
I think they look OK
Are you worried/not happy with the standard cerb bonnet catch arrangment? I started a thread a while back requesting ideas for improving / replacing the normal set up as I an sick of my bonnet 'moving around' or just plain lifting.
Everyone will have an opinion on this!
I think they look OK
Are you worried/not happy with the standard cerb bonnet catch arrangment? I started a thread a while back requesting ideas for improving / replacing the normal set up as I an sick of my bonnet 'moving around' or just plain lifting.
Everyone will have an opinion on this!
There is a difference between comment and just being rude. I posted the pics because I was asked to and was not particularly looking for comment although constructive criticism is always acceptable. Some will like them, some won't thats fine but either way I would hardly go as far as to say a set of bonnet catches can be vomit inducing! Not sure about the "race car" distinction, any car that does near on 200MPH, sub 4 seconds to 60 and has virtually no concessions to driver comfort can hardly be described as anything but a race car choose where it's usually driven.
Pete, I tried very hard with the original rod arrangement as did Richard at RT. We just never got them right and I ran out of patience with driving around at 65mph to stop the bonnet hovering. I never saw your thread on how to improve them which is a shame but after many hours of messing I just concluded that the spindly little rods with no positive locked positition was just a TVR bodge that was best consigned to the bin. Even on the rare occasions I got them to lock reasonably well the bonnet shimmy was still worrying. The new ones spread the load and really do reduce the wobble and inspire a lot more confidence. There are several variations including flush fitting ones which can be painted body colour which I suppose would be more appealing to some folks in Cerbera land.
Pete, I tried very hard with the original rod arrangement as did Richard at RT. We just never got them right and I ran out of patience with driving around at 65mph to stop the bonnet hovering. I never saw your thread on how to improve them which is a shame but after many hours of messing I just concluded that the spindly little rods with no positive locked positition was just a TVR bodge that was best consigned to the bin. Even on the rare occasions I got them to lock reasonably well the bonnet shimmy was still worrying. The new ones spread the load and really do reduce the wobble and inspire a lot more confidence. There are several variations including flush fitting ones which can be painted body colour which I suppose would be more appealing to some folks in Cerbera land.
fatjon said:
There is a difference between comment and just being rude. I posted the pics because I was asked to and was not particularly looking for comment although constructive criticism is always acceptable. Some will like them, some won't thats fine but either way I would hardly go as far as to say a set of bonnet catches can be vomit inducing! Not sure about the "race car" distinction, any car that does near on 200MPH, sub 4 seconds to 60 and has virtually no concessions to driver comfort can hardly be described as anything but a race car choose where it's usually driven.
Pete, I tried very hard with the original rod arrangement as did Richard at RT. We just never got them right and I ran out of patience with driving around at 65mph to stop the bonnet hovering. I never saw your thread on how to improve them which is a shame but after many hours of messing I just concluded that the spindly little rods with no positive locked positition was just a TVR bodge that was best consigned to the bin. Even on the rare occasions I got them to lock reasonably well the bonnet shimmy was still worrying. The new ones spread the load and really do reduce the wobble and inspire a lot more confidence. There are several variations including flush fitting ones which can be painted body colour which I suppose would be more appealing to some folks in Cerbera land.
This was the thread...Pete, I tried very hard with the original rod arrangement as did Richard at RT. We just never got them right and I ran out of patience with driving around at 65mph to stop the bonnet hovering. I never saw your thread on how to improve them which is a shame but after many hours of messing I just concluded that the spindly little rods with no positive locked positition was just a TVR bodge that was best consigned to the bin. Even on the rare occasions I got them to lock reasonably well the bonnet shimmy was still worrying. The new ones spread the load and really do reduce the wobble and inspire a lot more confidence. There are several variations including flush fitting ones which can be painted body colour which I suppose would be more appealing to some folks in Cerbera land.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I replaced the rubber grommets and that helped but I'm still driving around with my bonnet 'floating' and still in the back of my mind when ever I give the beans above 90 or so leptons i am waiting for the bonnet to fly up! Still thinking of options...one them being what you have done...have you any pics on the catch mechanism below the bonnet?
Ignore those negative comments...each to their own and all...like you say I cant see how they are vomit enducing!
Pete,
the bottom is simply an aluminium eye bolt and a rubber that you trim to the right height. The original hole for the old bracket has to be tapped out to M10 then the eye bolt screws in. Adjust it to the right height then trim down the rubber to the point where you just need very light pressure on the bonnet to lock the catches and it holds thing very firmly. Installing is pretty much idiot proof (as demonstrated by me).
http://www.aerocatch.com/ has some pics of the different variants and some drawings/animations.
the bottom is simply an aluminium eye bolt and a rubber that you trim to the right height. The original hole for the old bracket has to be tapped out to M10 then the eye bolt screws in. Adjust it to the right height then trim down the rubber to the point where you just need very light pressure on the bonnet to lock the catches and it holds thing very firmly. Installing is pretty much idiot proof (as demonstrated by me).
http://www.aerocatch.com/ has some pics of the different variants and some drawings/animations.
I've never had any issues with the bonnets. Ok they move a little but mine is definitely not going to get past the rods.
I placed 2 thin strips of rubber on the bottom of the metal brackets that are attached to the body. This allows the pins to line up better to allow easier closing of the lock.
Not a fan of the black catches myself. They are certainly the ones to have if you're going to fit them but I'd have to paint mine to match the car.
I placed 2 thin strips of rubber on the bottom of the metal brackets that are attached to the body. This allows the pins to line up better to allow easier closing of the lock.
Not a fan of the black catches myself. They are certainly the ones to have if you're going to fit them but I'd have to paint mine to match the car.
fatjon said:
Pete,
the bottom is simply an aluminium eye bolt and a rubber that you trim to the right height. The original hole for the old bracket has to be tapped out to M10 then the eye bolt screws in. Adjust it to the right height then trim down the rubber to the point where you just need very light pressure on the bonnet to lock the catches and it holds thing very firmly. Installing is pretty much idiot proof (as demonstrated by me).
http://www.aerocatch.com/ has some pics of the different variants and some drawings/animations.
Thanks Fatjonthe bottom is simply an aluminium eye bolt and a rubber that you trim to the right height. The original hole for the old bracket has to be tapped out to M10 then the eye bolt screws in. Adjust it to the right height then trim down the rubber to the point where you just need very light pressure on the bonnet to lock the catches and it holds thing very firmly. Installing is pretty much idiot proof (as demonstrated by me).
http://www.aerocatch.com/ has some pics of the different variants and some drawings/animations.
Looks good...just thinking though...what about security..? Presumably, anyone can then gain access to your engine bay...are there catches with locks...?
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