PPod Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Ok so just got my slam panel and popped off the plastic caps and fitted it right on no problems. Then when I go to close bonnet it wont close so then took off other part of clip to reduce the height to see if it was the height closed it again still nothing. This is so frustrating an easy job like this but cant get bonnet to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Are you putting the slam panel under the bumper lip or on top? Try both methods to see which works best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks for the suggestion wasso but still wont close Seems like the bonnet is now to far away to the latch so wont connect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Have you moved the latch up? There are 3 10mm bolts on it. Loosen and raise and you should be sorted. I had to when I fitted my slam panel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 is the bonnet stay up rod thing getting in the way? thats what happened with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudman Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Yep when I got my catch blinged by Mark he did mention i may need to adjust if i fitted a slam panel - luckily was OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Ok going to adjust latch and see. Hopefully works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 And then buy yourself the polished catch from mopedmark to finish off that area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Any guides for doing this had a look and cant see any bolts that look like I would adjust. If it matters have a 2005 z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Loosen the three bolts that hold on the bonnet catch. Then lift the catch slightly (it does move about with the three bolts loosened). Do them up fingertight while holding the catch in position, then tighten then with your spanner/ratchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf1985 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Yes you need to adjust the bonnet catch slightly. I didn't do this when I fitted my slam panel and eventually ended up getting the bonnet to close but then it wouldn't open again! So then had to adjust the catch lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Ah thanks guys I get what you mean now. Cheers for explaining that 14n. Ok round 3 at going for it before it gets dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 You can do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Is it fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 He's still out there ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Bonnet landed on his head. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 it will sort it once you have adjusted the catch up like the other guys have mentioned, its a 50-50 weather you have to or not mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 If your still struggling and haven't already, make sure you remove the slam panel to get to the bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Is it done yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) Bonnet fell on my head and was trapped out there all night was calling for help and my neighbour came over thinking she was going to help but said "that's what you get for having a loud exhaust" walked away Edited November 25, 2014 by PPod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yeah managed to get it sorted only took 5 mins but fell asleep straight after so never posted up sooner.(hate switching from nightshift to day) thanks guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yeah managed to get it sorted only took 5 mins but fell asleep straight after so never posted up sooner.(hate switching from nightshift to day) thanks guys Hope you managed to get into bed rather than spark out asleep on your slam panel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I thought we were gonna see news headlines this morning.... BREAKING NEWS Man found frozen and suffering from hyperthermia after spending the night outside with his fingers trapped under the bonnet of his Nissan 350z. Car and owner are reported to be in a stable condition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPod Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Hahah. Ended up falling asleep on living room floor with the dog next to me. That would be some news story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Your next purchase should be some carbon bonnet lifters! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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