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| RoddyK05 Member Since: 08 Apr 2015 Location: Inverclyde Posts: 633   
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Like it, as you say the bonnet won't be as valuable to a thief now with the catches fitted as well so that is a win win situation there. Glad TD5 bonnets aren't in such demand
 Good video too. |
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18th Jul 2015 10:40pm |
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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547  
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I had been looking at them online recently, so good to see this video.
Are the catches metal or plastic? Just wondering how long it would take someone with a big screwdriver or similar tool to lever them open? |
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19th Jul 2015 12:11am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17373 
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Excellent video, thanks for posting.
I have often considered fitting these but never been too sure how they'd fit in relation to the stuff under the bonnet, and where and how best to fit the pins. Your video shows that it is actually much easier than I had anticipated. |
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19th Jul 2015 7:15am |
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| Dora Member Since: 12 May 2015 Location: South East Posts: 170 
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apt100 They are a hard plastic but the workings are metal. I guess anything is possible with time, break or drill the locks and then jemmy them open, more damage to an already less saleable bonnet, but that is the point, it's the extra time and effort involved that will hopefully move them on to someone elses! Nothing is 100% secure.
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19th Jul 2015 7:22am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17373
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Even if they do get the bonnet off, it will not only be harder to sell but also very easy to recognise if listed on any online auction sites. That in itself will be a deterrent to all but the most stupid of thieves.
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19th Jul 2015 7:28am |
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| kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309 
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Awesome job. I've looked at these but never pulled the trigger due to the daunting task of fitting them.
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19th Jul 2015 9:21am |
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| pob1968 Member Since: 20 Apr 2014 Location: uk Posts: 239 |
Great idea and superb video, got me thinking now. I have some stainless rope and padlock holding my bonnet but your solution is much much better. 110 Hardtop
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19th Jul 2015 10:09am |
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| apt100 Member Since: 05 Mar 2015 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 1547
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thanks for the reply. Please don't see my post as in any way negative. I realise nothing is 100% secure. I was just asking out loud what I had been wondering to myself.
You have obviously got access to a well stocked tool chest and know how to use them
There might be an opportunity to fabricate a few of those brackets and sell them at a reasonable rate on here? Again, great video. |
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19th Jul 2015 11:29am |
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| Dora Member Since: 12 May 2015 Location: South East Posts: 170
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apt100 I didn't at all, sorry if my reply seemed that way, I was just pointing out that people shouldn't think the idea was totally secure.
Funny you should say that, I have had a couple of PM's already regarding the brackets. I will be working out a price when I get to work tomorrow and may even try some in stainless if I get enough interest. |
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19th Jul 2015 11:42am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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Brilliant work
Quick question do they have a key that locks them? For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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19th Jul 2015 12:16pm |
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| nitram17 Member Since: 08 Jun 2014 Location: newcastle Posts: 2261 |
gil are you having a blonde moment!
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19th Jul 2015 1:07pm |
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| Dora Member Since: 12 May 2015 Location: South East Posts: 170
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gilarion Thanks, and yes they come with four keys. Be careful when ordering though because they do a key-less version as well.
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19th Jul 2015 1:24pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110
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I’m always having blonde moments which I can never understand why being a black haired male  , though this mornings moment may be due to the copious amounts of real ale quaffed at a wedding reception yesterday, (never again  ) will stick to lemonade in future.  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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19th Jul 2015 1:38pm |
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| Dora Member Since: 12 May 2015 Location: South East Posts: 170
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I have had a few enquiries about supplying the brackets for this mod.
I have made enquiries and if the interest is high enough I can supply two precision laser cut brackets in stainless steel which can be painted if you wish or left as is, for approximately £20 including UK postage. At this price plus the Aerocatches it still makes the job cheaper than a good set of security hinges. However, I need to make a batch to make it worthwhile buying the stainless steel which is rather expensive. If anyone is interested PM me and if we get enough interest they can be made in a couple of weeks or less. |
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20th Jul 2015 6:16pm |
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