Sagaris bonnet clips keep coming undone.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

I'm sick and fed up of the quarter-turn fasteners on the main bonnet of the Sagaris coming undone.

Has anyone found a like-for-like replacement? I don't really want to make any bodywork modifications - I just want something that locks in place rather than using friction.

(I'm taking about the circular clips at the trailing edge of the main bonnet, which use a security Torx fastener, and are locked and unlocked with a quarter turn)

[zeppo]

That would be fine, but as far as i know, there is no replacement available. You can improve the connection with a Foam Ring between bonnet and Body (around the pin) and by machining a Groove into the bottomside of the metalpart.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

zeppo said:

That would be fine, but as far as i know, there is no replacement available. You can improve the connection with a Foam Ring between bonnet and Body (around the pin) and by machining a Groove into the bottomside of the metalpart.

Hmmm... yes, that's an idea. Solve the problem by increasing the effectiveness of the existing system.

Edit: One suggestion is to use one or more tap washers.

Edited by Clockwork Cupcake on Friday 6th July 08:50

[phoenixz]

Surface and Design switched the bonnet clip (torx lock) to bonnet buttons. no body modification was required (it fit the same holes) and was very easy to do, took about an hour or so.

Personally i prefer the look as the mangled torx holes just degrade over time. Not to mention how easy they are to use now.

Currently it needs some minor adjustment (literally minor) as the drivers side pops up at 130+mph but its secured in at 3 other points so not an issue.

I will take some pictures when i get home tonight

FYI: the bonnet buttons themselves are very cheap online

[RAS]

I've fitted a couple of blocks of dense rubber the same shape as the indent in the bulkhead under the catch plate which puts upward pressure on the catch. Since fitting provided the lines on the top of the fittings are aligned I've not had a problem.

[Clockwork Cupcake]

RAS said:

I've fitted a couple of blocks of dense rubber the same shape as the indent in the bulkhead under the catch plate which puts upward pressure on the catch. Since fitting provided the lines on the top of the fittings are aligned I've not had a problem.

Thanks. This sounds like a solution.

[Jasper Gilder]

Bit of foam rubber to hold the clips in place

[PuffsBack]

I wonder does Shidevil have any of these left. They worked for me

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[ShiDevil]

Hi,

Got loads of them left

Thanks for linking my post.

I like the idea of different fasteners

Steve

[paul1962]

I know a couple of people have fitted these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRAYSTON-PACK-2-CHROME-...

Paul

[JLF]

This old thread has some good suggestions including the one I used on my Sag
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=15...
Hope the link works