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Old 21-08-06, 11:23 AM
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What are these things for???

Looking at some car pics and came across these gems, but didn't know what the two silver discs were on the bonnet of the black GT..any help????
http://www.seriouswheels.com/2007/20...-1920x1440.htm
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Old 21-08-06, 11:25 AM
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Looking at some car pics and came across these gems, but didn't know what the two silver discs were on the bonnet of the black GT..any help????
http://www.seriouswheels.com/2007/20...-1920x1440.htm
Bonnet pins. Usually fitted to rally/race cars to stop the bonnet flying up at high speed.
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Old 21-08-06, 11:27 AM
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Cheers.....could they be fitted to a cob?
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Cheers.....could they be fitted to a cob?
I can't see any reason why not but the Cobra bonnet hinges in the opposite direction so need for them.
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Re: What are these things for???

I am seriously considering fitting one at each corner and ditching the hinges! Ram hinges don't work apparently!
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Bonnet pins. Usually fitted to rally/race cars to stop the bonnet flying up at high speed.
What absolute nonsense. They are ankle ties.
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I am seriously considering fitting one at each corner and ditching the hinges! Ram hinges don't work apparently!
If you want something a bit different what about this

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Old 21-08-06, 08:45 PM
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no pic for some reason rich
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no pic for some reason rich
MMMMmmmmm strange


OK just click this address:

http://allthingscobra.tripod.com/sit...ilver-base.jpg
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MMMMmmmmm strange


OK just click this address:

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Nope... nothing
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