chazuk Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Is there any other way to solve the problem without cutting holes in the bonnet lol, Or is this the only option? Yup aero catches would not suit my car so I bought 2x catches , and full cable from catches to the inside of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darragh Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 My old bonnet catchs wernt playing ball with opening and closing the bonnet, I was always worried about the bonnet flipping up while driving but after getting aero catchs fitted and the original catchs took away I've much more confidence and it's one less thing to worry about while driving. Also they do look good with black splitter and black head lights And no they don't look chavvy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Mines always looked liked its "bobbling" even after cutting Bonet vents in it still does it. Nothing wrong with it, it's just a characteristic of the car and never bothered me before at all. It's a Toyota factory fitted part and the chances of going wrong are close to none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Not had a problem in 15 years with the stock bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I wouldn't say it was a problem.... It "lookes" like its bobbling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 It's a Toyota factory fitted part and the chances of going wrong are close to none After 15 years or so of history probably unknown, the chances are not as close to none as they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 After 15 years or so of history probably unknown, the chances are not as close to none as they were. David shhhh your over thinking ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Has anyone ever checked their bonnet catches, lubricated them or adjusted the bonnet stops ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Has anyone ever checked their bonnet catches, lubricated them or adjusted the bonnet stops ? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The stock safety catch, assuming it hinges freely and isn't rusted stuck open, will hold the bonnet closed even f the other two catches fail completely. The only time I have seen problems is with schonky after market bonnets without adequate, or even any, provision for the safety catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I had this issue and it was noticed at a meet today. One of the guys knew what to do straight away and solved it in less than a minute. The circular rubber stoppers that meet the edges of the bonet where loose. They were screwed back down finger tight and that was that. Hope its as simple for you Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 My bonnet won't close, I think one of the catches *drivers side* isn't locking and the passengers side one locks but pull gently on the bonnet scoop or edge of bonnet and it pops open leaving just the safety catch to stop it smashing my windscreen! I've bought a new bonnet cable thinking maybe the cables a bit seized and is holding the locks open...certainly looks like it anyway. I've looked everywhere but couldn't see a guide, anyone care to give me some pointers on what needs to be done to replace the cable?? cheers in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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