Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just wondered what the deal is with bonnet pins? As in: Is it just for that racing look? How much are they? Where do you get them from? Are they easy to fit without f@#king up your bonnet? Muchos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Aero catches look much better but are not easy to fit They give piece of mind with aftermarket bonnets in that they prevent it opening at high speed, aero catches also have a lock on some of them as an option which makes the bonnet more secure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Mainly for the look Couple of quid upwards Can get them on ebay, demon tweeks etc You need to drill 2 holes big enough for the pin to go through and then either screw or rivet them down usually 4 holes for that. And than attach the 2 big pins under the bonnet somewhere where it is solid. Or you can get the look ones thst just attach to the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Aero catches look much better but are not easy to fit oh thats a new one to me?? is there a big differnce in them then mate? Mainly for the look Couple of quid upwards Can get them on ebay, demon tweeks etc You need to drill 2 holes big enough for the pin to go through and then either screw or rivet them down usually 4 holes for that. And than attach the 2 big pins under the bonnet somewhere where it is solid. Or you can get the look ones thst just attach to the bonnet thanx mate - i dont know what differnt types there are i just thought you end up with 2 small pins sticking out the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I have the aero catches, there on there as I have an aftermarket bonnet which, at above a certain speed lifts up the front, dispite having the OEM latches on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I have the aero catches, there on there as I have an aftermarket bonnet which, at above a certain speed lifts up the front, dispite having the OEM latches on have u got a link to where you got yours mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 http://www.aerocatch.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Just wondered what the deal is with bonnet pins? As in: Is it just for that racing look? How much are they? Where do you get them from? Are they easy to fit without f@#king up your bonnet? Muchos! 1. Nope, I've got them fitted for regulation reasons on the track car, and because the bonnet catch is knackered on the van:) 2. Cost me a tenner a set 3. Motorsport suppliers. 4. Yeah easy to fit BUT you do have to drill holes in your bonnet. These aren't fancy aerocatch ones but rather just functional motorsport ones. I have the aero catches, there on there as I have an aftermarket bonnet which, at above a certain speed lifts up the front, dispite having the OEM latches on Lift?? I had the bonnet flip on me, never again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 Lift?? I had the bonnet flip on me, never again! the front begins to lift up very slightly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 1. Nope, I've got them fitted for regulation reasons on the track car, and because the bonnet catch is knackered on the van:) 2. Cost me a tenner a set 3. Motorsport suppliers. 4. Yeah easy to fit BUT you do have to drill holes in your bonnet. These aren't fancy aerocatch ones but rather just functional motorsport ones. ! thanx mate - so would you say the pins are better than the aero ones? can you recomend any on la internet anywhere?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 how about these things? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Silver-Hood-Bonnet-Pin-Kit-MR2-CELICA-SUPRA-YARIS-PASEO_W0QQitemZ220394147640QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item335083cf38&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 or... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sparco-Racing-Bonnet-Hood-Pin-Set-Silver_W0QQitemZ180398489955QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2a00968163&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 thanx mate - so would you say the pins are better than the aero ones? can you recomend any on la internet anywhere?? I'd say if you are even slightly remotely interested in style then the el cheapo pins probably aren't for you, they are simply there to keep the bonnet down and provide fast access to the bay if required. Aerocatch ones do look much smarter but having never used them I can't comment on how well they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'd say if you are even slightly remotely interested in style then the el cheapo pins probably aren't for you, they are simply there to keep the bonnet down and provide fast access to the bay if required. Aerocatch ones do look much smarter but having never used them I can't comment on how well they work. I have the aero's on mine, and they work really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 I'd say if you are even slightly remotely interested in style then the el cheapo pins probably aren't for you, they are simply there to keep the bonnet down and provide fast access to the bay if required. Aerocatch ones do look much smarter but having never used them I can't comment on how well they work. good point - style IS important.. I have the aero's on mine, and they work really well where did you get them bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 good point - style IS important.. where did you get them bud? erm... cant remember, pretty sure you can get them on ebay or any of the traders here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 You generally have to use them on aftermarket bonnets as I remember the carbon bonnet on my old Civic used to lift up at speed without catches, bit pointless on a stock bonnet though unless you want to remove the stock catches and latches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 knight racer do areo catches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I have a set of Aerocatches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 For sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 There is a pic of mine on this thread post 7 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=194749&highlight=Aerocatches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 Cheers mate are u selling them? How much dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 £100:innocent: Nah for free if you cover postage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 https://www.europaspares.com/BRIGHTWORK/FASTENERS/FLUSH_FIT_AEROCATCHES___TOP___BOTTOM_MOUNT___BLACK_3419.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 My carbon bonnet is pinned down by 4 Aerocatch pins plus the OEM latch system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 £100:innocent: Nah for free if you cover postage lol. Cant say fairer than that mate i'll take them, thanx. Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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