Scott TMN Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Hi guys, going to install some aerocatches on a mates fiesta soon so was just looking at some youtube videos as a guide really. Came across one video and the bloke explains why you want them. He said that carbon bonnets (seibon in this case) the latch is bonded on to the carbon, and so can work looks over time (through fatigue presumably). This concerned me a little so some random forum searches and it seemed a lot of people ran catches and people saying they know people who have been fine, and know others where it has flung up. So just wondering how many of you running carbon bonnets have catches or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell presidente Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Be interested to see what folk say as i have just got a seibon carbon bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 I think its one of them things that most cases your fine, but that doesnt sound certain enough for me aha reason we are installing the bonnet catches to my mates car is because his bonnet flew open, caved in all his roof and everything, certainly not something you want happening. Id just be a bit scared about drilling into my new carbon bonnet lol heres the link to the video anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell presidente Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I know i would rather drill through my bonnet than have it fling open at silly(legal) speeds. Knowing my luck it would tear off and hit a plod car or something lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Got them on mine On the Varis bonnet, the latch seems quite firm, even after having the bonnet for 4 - 5 years. Installed the Aerocatches as a safety backup for bonnet fly-ups, but more because i think it looks cool Edited July 14, 2014 by BulletMagnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell presidente Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 They look sweet Bullet, much drilling of the bonnet needed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Got a seibon bonnet, got bonnet pins, but been driving about for couple of years with them sitting in my cubby compartment =/ need to fit them soon, only reason I feel safe is that I don't do silly speeds or track much but having tried the drag strip I don't feel confident in the seibon latch alone. Just need the balls to drill the holes now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 would it crack the lacquer if you drilled through it? i was thinking of doing the same for mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 tape it up before drilling, drill through the tape, think id be a bit scared during the whole process though haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 i thought about tape but can just see myself hit that tape and a giant crack goes up the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I used masking tape, then outlined the Aerocatch with supplied template, then got the Dremel out, then spent 30 mins pucking up courage to cut into my £800 bonnet, then just held my breath and did it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 (edited) Knew I'd seen it somewhere on here. Found the aero catch fitting guide for you guys. Link: http://www.350z-uk.c...ch-bonnet-pins/ Edited July 14, 2014 by GMballistic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott TMN Posted July 15, 2014 Author Share Posted July 15, 2014 Nice find GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Djtimo and I have the same bonnet, I fitted my Aerocatches the "right" way round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) I always thought that fitting bonnet catches on carbon fibre bonnets was a given and not something that was passed over. They're not fitted purely for decoration but as a necessity. I'm not sure if Andy's Auto Sport ships over to this country but if it does I'd be very careful about what you order as I've heard some absolute horror stories from this company regarding delivery dates and disgraceful customer service. Check out the 350Z site in the USA and you'll find customers who have been waiting up to a year for delivery and of being passed from pillar to post when trying to get their money refunded. Edited August 17, 2014 by samsniss350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 It depends on how well the bonnet latch is embedded during the manufacturing process. With premium brands, like my Varis one, it's very good and doesn't really need the catches. Just depends how much lift you get while driving from wind grabbing the bonnet gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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