Superwhite R283 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm after: A) A set of front and back black bonnet catches. I've bought a couple of types of eBay but haven’t been the same size, meaning I would need to make new holes. I've enquired about powdercoating but worked out £50+ for the 4. I know of at least 1 other that also might be interested B) Sill protectors (ideally carbon, but ok if not) for the top curved part of the sill (between the normal sill and the roll bar). A year or so ago I approached a few manufactures but they didn’t believe the intrust was there Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative z7 Posted August 5, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted August 5, 2015 How about these:boot bonet springs fastners black.boot bonnet toggle.as you say, need to check the sizes. z7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hi z7 Thanks for the reply. Im sure they are the ones i bought and are a little different size wise, I'll check thou. Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Here you go http://www.motorsport-tools.com/car-boot-bonnet-toggle-fasteners-catch-clips-black.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted August 6, 2015 Author Share Posted August 6, 2015 Thanks, i think these are the same as i have already bought but ive contacted motorsporttools for dimensions. Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative z7 Posted September 5, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted September 5, 2015 Darren, what was the outcome of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hi z7. No reply from the seller but I’m 99% sure the back ones are a different size (as I have a pair that look the same and are the wrong size, only by a little thou but still enough not to fit the same holes), the fronts (springs) look different to the black ones I've bought before so could be worth a try :O) No luck on the carbon sill protector :o( Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hi DarrenI met and had a chat with Arnie of K2 RUM fame about the sill protectors, he said he has tried before but never had enough interest or a sensible price in order to tool up and produce these in carbon, since the costs have increased from the time he tried he said it was a no go.He did say that he has used vinyl to good effect and he recomended a normal vinyl rather than a carbon effect one as it goes on without creasing and lasts longer.Hope this helpsPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hi Phil Thanks for asking. I’ll try normal vinyl. Other option might be think electrical tape (black), I've put that on my wishbones etc. Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 A little update, i bought a set of these http://www.motorsport-tools.com/boot-bonet-springs-fastners-black-steel-set-kit-car.html (as suggested above) and they are actually pretty close. The spring is the same length/diameter and the finger clip is also the same. The spring seems a lot stiffer than mine but might be due to age, mines 8 years old now. The top part is a little different and the U part is a little lower (which might help the spring, as it wont need to stretch as far) but importantly the holes seem to be in the same place. Pictures https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m1azllo8wqfr6cm/AABES5jhm4sSmxNnalnIU7Ota?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative z7 Posted September 17, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hi Darren,Thanks for the update. That's does look like a good replacement. Did you get both sets of catches from motorsport tools?Cheersz7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hi z7No, Im sure i already have a set that look just like the front version they sell and they have no spring (holding them closed) and the holes between the two catches (horizontally) arrant the same. Give it a go if you like but I’m 90% sure they are the same ones that i bought before :o( Cheers Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Guess no one has come across any black bonnet catches yet? Or does anyone know a friendly electroplating company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superwhite R283 Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Guess no one has come across any black bonnet catches yet? Or does anyone know a friendly electroplating company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I would be interested in either option as I also have a set of the close but not quite the same size latches in my garage. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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