VRTrickster 0 Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Something very scary happened today, whilst out on road test. My bonnet flipped up at high speed in the fast lane of the A27! Luckily I wasn't rear ended and managed to limp back home with a shattered screen. I need a cheap replacement just to get it road worthy again. If anyone can help, preferably in the south east please? Will also be needing a pair of hinges too, as they have sheared off! Edited July 31, 2017 by VRTrickster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilfuzzer 1 Posted July 31, 2017 miles away buty I have one if you could get upto me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2 0 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) I have a pair of hinges. £10 + P&P Edited July 31, 2017 by marks2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted July 31, 2017 lilfuzzer, thanks for the offer but it is quite far. Would travel 2 hours or so... marks2 I'll take those hinges off you though please. How do you want paying? Are they in reasonable order? Minimal rust etc, cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted July 31, 2017 Ouch. Just seen the picture mate. Nothing a few parts paint and the dent man can't sort out. With patience and perseverance. Good luck in sorting it and well done in surving it. Cressa Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted July 31, 2017 Nightmare.. something I was always terrified could happen on my Corrado! Hope you get it sorted with the minimum of fuss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2 0 Posted July 31, 2017 They are in very good condition. I'll dig them out tomorrow and post a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted July 31, 2017 Thanks, Cressa and Jim. The thing is I knew the bonnet latch was stiff. I will always pull up on bonnets to check every time I close them now! Ok cool, marks2. I'm sure they'll be great. Even better if they're Sherry pearl ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VAG-hag 0 Posted August 1, 2017 My main fear with a carbon bonnet and high speeds.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 1, 2017 Tempest had the same happen on his MK1 Scirocco. Kinda harder to find parts for those cars too... so since then, as a preventative measure, actually had an extra latching safety "chain" installed on the bonnet, kinda like the chain you have on your front door. So in the event the latch fails, the safety chain should just about hold the bonnet if it flies open. I've come close to having it happen on a couple of cars including my current E39, almost always because I just gently latched the bonnet prior to moving the car after doing some work, then forgetting to push it down and latch it. Then driving down local A road at about 60 I notice the bonnet moving up and down and hastily slow down and pull over to push it shut, and thank my lucky stars! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted August 2, 2017 Did you get hold of a bonnet in the end? I may be able to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted August 2, 2017 I think modern cars may have secondary safety systems perhaps. I think if I would of just bought a new latch for £20 a couple of weeks ago it wouldn't of happened, eh. I certainly don't want it to happen again. I may not be as lucky! VAG-hag, I was thinking of getting a carbon bonnet and roof skin at a later date, but have recently found out that LWS has folded. So the chance of getting a carbon replacement is slimmer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted August 2, 2017 VR6 South, sorry I didn't see your reply. Maybe we were writing at the same time. No I haven't found anything yet mate. Have you got one? cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted August 2, 2017 I know someone who has a late bonnet. It's in Aqua Blue though. There are some age related marks which wouldn't be an issue if you are getting it repainted. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRTrickster 0 Posted August 2, 2017 Ok cool. Can you find out how much he would want for it please? As long as it's not really dented. A few marks and scuffs, scratches etc is fine. I may just rattle can the top matt black for now. It's just to get it rolling again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks2 0 Posted August 2, 2017 marks2 I'll take those hinges off you though please. How do you want paying? Are they in reasonable order? Minimal rust etc, cheers. Here you go. Let me know via PM if you want them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 South 0 Posted August 2, 2017 Ok cool. Can you find out how much he would want for it please? As long as it's not really dented. A few marks and scuffs, scratches etc is fine. I may just rattle can the top matt black for now. It's just to get it rolling again... It's very presentable, just the wrong colour for you. PM sent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
