mrchic Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hi all I searched and found a thread on here posted a few years back about a problem closing the Bonnet on the Zed. I tried dropping the bonnet from various low heights, but ended up pushing down to close. What's the preferred method, is the bonnet happy enough being pushed closed with your hands, just worried about damaging or denting it. Maybe the latch needs adjusting Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-350 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Slam the ****er! Don't be shy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I drop mine from about a foot and it fully closes everytime. :smile: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I drop mine from about a foot and it fully closes everytime. :smile: +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) Bang it like a 10$ whore Edited December 17, 2012 by spursmaddave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Bang it like a 10$ whore carefully and with protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Bang it like a 10$ whore carefully and with protection? Of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 strange, my instructor taught me not to drop a car bonnet, as it could break the headlights... so i always lower it, and then press it firmly to click it. id be a tad worried about my safety if i was strong enough to dent the bonnet with my fingers. Same principle as with doors - I always wince when someone slams it unnecessarily, thats probably why my electric window no longer works. I'd much rather someone took two attempts to close it than slam it overly hard the first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchic Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Thanks everybody :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrchic Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Or this one which even has a snippet of Drop it like its hot! Lets get blown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 strange, my instructor taught me not to drop a car bonnet, as it could break the headlights... so i always lower it, and then press it firmly to click it. id be a tad worried about my safety if i was strong enough to dent the bonnet with my fingers. Same principle as with doors - I always wince when someone slams it unnecessarily, thats probably why my electric window no longer works. I'd much rather someone took two attempts to close it than slam it overly hard the first time. Same here, I was always taught to let it come down gently & then close in with fingers. Unless its my van & then I slam that POS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I guess I just like banging things hard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ive always had solid built cars until and always used my hand to assist in closing the bonnet until I bought my brand new Reno 182 back in the day. I literally picked up the car from Southampton and drove it back down to Swanage and thought I would have a noesy at the engine, after I had finished I closed the bonnet how I normally do without a second thought. End result was a hand print dent on the bonnet, wasnt sure whether to laugh or cry So now I always drop the bonnet from about a 1ft lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Your instructor isn't being paid to tell you how to close your bonnet, he's just passing on personal opinion. As with most of these things the information is in the hand book. In this instance, and contrary to the norm, Nissan instruct us to "slowly close the bonnet and make sure it locks into place". Personally, there is a far greater chance of marking the paintwork than ever smashing a headlight so I will continue to drop from around a foot in line with most other manufacturers recommendations, this ensures a more positive engagement of the catch. A gentle push doesn't always fully engage the catch with numerous models I've tried over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-monster Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I always lower it on to the catch then push firmly, not with finger tips but with reversed palms on the edge of the bonnet lip, thus spreading weight and not getting finger prints on the bonnet. I honestly don't think that slamming things does anything any good, you wouldn't slam a cupboard door or a glass would you? Plus I wouldn't want to risk damaging a headlight, seal or bonnet because I slammed a bonnet closed. Just my 2p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Your instructor isn't being paid to tell you how to close your bonnet, he's just passing on personal opinion. As with most of these things the information is in the hand book. In this instance, and contrary to the norm, Nissan instruct us to "slowly close the bonnet and make sure it locks into place". Personally, there is a far greater chance of marking the paintwork than ever smashing a headlight so I will continue to drop from around a foot in line with most other manufacturers recommendations, this ensures a more positive engagement of the catch. A gentle push doesn't always fully engage the catch with numerous models I've tried over the years. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 (edited) Don't slam it! It seems from what I can see better to push it down. Doesn't take any effort, just a gentle push lol Edited December 18, 2012 by AMT250 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I've always been a "drop it from about a foot" type of guy, however I close mine gently on the Z. I've had a few close calls where I've taken the battery cover off and forgotten to put it back before trying to close the bonnet - if I'd dropped it I reckon I would have bent the bonnet out of shape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 drop from a foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Yeah, about a foot as well. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 To repeat from above as it's important... make sure you replace your battery cover etc before dropping from a foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 To repeat from above as it's important... make sure you replace your battery cover etc before dropping from a foot! only did that once but miraculously got away with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFF Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I've always known the metal cross panel where the release mechanism is bolted as the 'slam panel', hence I'm also one who drops it from about a foot. A mate (many years ago) ably demonstrated why 'positive engagement' was A Good Thing when he carefully pressed his bonnet home, heard it 'click' and set off down a motorway slip road. He'd not cracked 60 before it released... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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