Rising bonnet hinges

[jeffw]

I have a Phoenix with 13" wheels and a small front splitter and it is very difficult to open the bonnet more than 45 deg without using a jack to lift the car. So...can anyone think of a rising hinge that would fit a Phoenix/Fury type of body? I'd like to run a full width proper splitter if I can still open the bonnet.

Thoughts?

[alfaspecial]

Bit of lateral thinking: why not simply make the splitter REMOVABLE - you'd get the aerodynamic benefits yet be able to keep the existing bonnet/hinge arrangement?

[jeffw]

that might work....need to have a think/

[kdempsie]

Jeff,

Southco.co.uk has lots of hinge options that might suit.

Keith.

[pigeondave]

If you look on the Sylva google groups (search BMW boot hinges) it was mentioned there a while back.
Also look on the Stylus pages as Rob has revised his hinges.

[Russ Bost]

Alternatively make the whole bonnet removeable - I'm assuming it's not too heavy? just need to put a plug to the headlight wiring.

[GTRCLIVE]

Audi TT has some nice ones to....

[Josh Smith]

Quick release lighting plug and make the whole bonnet removable. The old Phoenix we used to have, hinged forward and then by removing two r pins at the front, the whole bonnet would slide off. Much better for access to front suspension, radiator etc.

[jeffw]

Russ Bost said:

Alternatively make the whole bonnet removeable - I'm assuming it's not too heavy? just need to put a plug to the headlight wiring.

Actually it is heavy and needs two people to lift it off. Not very useful when you are on your own.

[andygtt]

use a dual bar hinge..

look at link for how effective and simple it can be

http://www.streetdreamsbyross.com/hinges_kit_car.p...

[rusticRob]

Raw engineering hinge the bonnet on their version of the Phoenix at the rear, not sure how well it works though.

[Kevp]

http://thumbsnap.com/sc/c8xiWjUz.jpg

Found this hinge on an Ultima forum
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=931...