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Constantin_Valdor



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leeds wrote:
We don't keep stock of those but can get them if need be. We stock the off-road tec ones and we should be getting stock of the entreq ones shortly.
There are two threads on these hinges in the 4x4overlander sponsors sub forum. We have the black offroad tec ones fitted to ours. If you would like some advice on the different hinges just give Brendan a ring.
Regards
Barbara


Thanks for that Barbara, will defo' be in touch as I have much to do on mine and will probably do it all at once, for now im just driving the front end of my 90 into a bush in my garden... so should anyone wish to remove my bonnet they'll have to trim my hedges for me first!! Very Happy "Innocence proves nothing, as there is no such thing as innocence, only degress of guilt"
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JSG



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If anyone wants a set of the 'group buy' hinges I have a new set for sale - never fitted and still in the box. Selling as I have another plan up my sleeve.

PM me if you need some Thumbs Up John

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Re: MagnaVolt
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JSG wrote:
If anyone wants a set of the 'group buy' hinges I have a new set for sale - never fitted and still in the box. Selling as I have another plan up my sleeve.

PM me if you need some Thumbs Up


Pm'd
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BigWheels



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LandRoverAnorak wrote:
leeds wrote:
Having seen the GMB hinge, fitted the Offroad Tec hinge and seen the CAD drawings of the Entreq hinges I think the Entreq hinges would take the longest time to remove.

Just put of interest, why's that Brendan? From the pictures the Offroad Tec and Entreq look virtually identical.


Looking at the photos, the Entreq has no horizontal loosenable hinge pin as the others do, not on the side shown anyway.

Are any of the hinges made of hardened steel? The Entreq skeletal look, gives me the impression it could be sawn through faster than the more solid rivals.

Pin issue aside the GMB looks most solid. A BB could be superglued in the hexagonal socket. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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Clemmo



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Today I have implemented an idea which means it is "more difficult" to open the bonnet.
For sure anything can be overcome..but this is an obstacle that causes time delay and the would be thief may well go elsewhere.
It took me 20 mins and cost very little.
Should I put pics on here?
How?
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SteveS



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Clemmo - I think it sort of depends whether there is something sneaky or not obvious about your solution - e.g. hidden lock or something - if it a visual deterent to the thieves - ie a bloody great padlock then you may decide it is worth sharing. Personally I'd be careful of sharing widely on a public place

A PM on its way
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Supacat



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Anyone thought about something like this:


Click image to enlarge

Placed more centrally on the bonnet it would make levering the bonnet open much harder and probably impossible to do without bending or cracking it.

The less bling versions also have a a resemblence to the heater blanks and would all but disappear on a chequerplated bonnet.

Fitted to a Discovery -
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/aerocatches-197138.html

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drive4change



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I have something like that on the bonnet of my 90. If anyone wants to see i can post a pic.
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Supacat



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drive4change wrote:
I have something like that on the bonnet of my 90. If anyone wants to see i can post a pic.


Yes please - although found this one online - it would be good to see a wider shot of the bonnet:


Click image to enlarge

More photos http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=68685

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BigWheels



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Surely a better general solution is concealed hinges (goes for doors also). Not necessarily as alternatives, but secondary.

Also a burglar alarm sounding when a bonnet is part disassembled. Again 2 (alarms) are better than 1. Land Rover Defenders. 67 years heritage, minimal appearance changes, still going strong all over the world. Not a fashion vehicle, but fashionable to own. Made for the needy, not the greedy. Ta ta Defender
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sparkylee



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Right I don't know how it could be done but here's my idea
As far as I can see to lift bonnet you first have to pulling release handle in cab or prob hook the cable and yank so it allows hook to move to he side and hay presto up it springs
But what if behind the hook to the right is a sliding bolt like on patio door that you press in to lock and turn key to release or just a bracket with a nut on it and bolt hidden in grill you just undo to allow hook to clear
No too sure if theres enough room for this but it might work It's good to be back from the dark side


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sparkylee



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Right I don't know how it could be done but here's my idea
As far as I can see to lift bonnet you first have to pulling release handle in cab or prob hook the cable and yank so it allows hook to move to he side and hay presto up it springs
But what if behind the hook to the right is a sliding bolt like on patio door that you press in to lock and turn key to release or just a bracket with a nut on it and bolt hidden in grill you just undo to allow hook to clear
No too sure if theres enough room for this but it might work It's good to be back from the dark side


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FFRR 4.2 vogue
Renault traffic auto
PT crusier convertible
Laika x700 Motorhome
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blackwolf



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Another option is to replace the cable operated bonnet latch with an electric solenoid based one (as used on many cars for the bootlid/hatchback now). Parts are readily available online if you google, and it is not particularly difficult to do.

It makes it very difficult to open the bonnet from outside, and probably impossible to do quickly or without damaging it.

There are lots of things you can do with alarms and trackers too, which I have absolutely no intention of posting here.
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