Catches for flipfront

Pete&Matt · Post by **Pete&Matt** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:55 pm

What have you guys done for keeping the flipfront shut? I have seen the Dzus clips used and also the rubber strap type thing too. Which is the best? Any tips?

Bikenuts · Post by **Bikenuts** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:32 pm

I got some of the rubber strap type as there cheap and suposedly SVA frendly once its legal I'll probably change them for something from these guys; http://www.protex.com or similar.

Post by **Werner Van Loock** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 2:11 pm

I know Alec is using the following: http://www.deftracing.com/aerocatch_hood_pins/index.htm

^clickable^

Roo4 · Post by **Roo4** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:00 pm

I have the catches Werner has suggested, I used them for the top.
TOP TIP buy the ones for surface mounting the hidden ones are best for metal panels only.

Iain
from the sun

Pete&Matt · Post by **Pete&Matt** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 9:47 pm

the ones werner has shown are ok, but think they are a little bulky and will stick out like a sore thumb? Any chance of a pic of these fitted to a car?

Post by **Werner Van Loock** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 10:06 pm

You can click on the small picture, then it shown them fitted to alec's car.

Pete&Matt · Post by **Pete&Matt** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:28 am

they look so out of place in my opinion! thats why i was thinking along the lines of the Dzus clips

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:05 am

Pete&Matt wrote:they look so out of place in my opinion! thats why i was thinking along the lines of the Dzus clips

On mine becuase the bonnet still works i used the original catch and Dzus fasteners for the sides which works well but when i graft the bonnet to the flip i dont think Dzus fastners will be strong enough to cope with side flex(if used instead of original catch), i am now thinking of keeping the same set up with the bonnet grafted in, sorry if this doesn't read well but i have just got up after enjoying whatching the French get stuffed again

Pete&Matt · Post by **Pete&Matt** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 12:18 pm

that sounds like a better idea to me! Will have a look into putting a catch in with a cable pull. is the catch the same as the boot type?

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:25 pm

Pete&Matt wrote:that sounds like a better idea to me! Will have a look into putting a catch in with a cable pull. is the catch the same as the boot type?

It is, i will take a photo later.

Phil

Pete&Matt · Post by **Pete&Matt** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:07 pm

cheers

alecmartin19 · Post by **alecmartin19** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:34 pm

the aerocatches are strong, easy to fit, aerodynamic, don't vibrate and can be painted if you so wish! that way they won't look unsightly. you can also get them with or without a lock.

i reckon they are pretty good and they are a better option than over centre catches and dzus fasteners which you need a tool to open. what a pain at the side of the road or if you just want to check levels!

i suppose its personal preference at the end of the day!

Cerberus · Post by **Cerberus** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:23 pm

alecmartin19 wrote:
dzus fasteners which you need a tool to open. what a pain at the side of the road or if you just want to check levels!

A 5p piece does it for me.

Phil

alecmartin19 · Post by **alecmartin19** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:13 pm

yeah i see your point! dzus fasteners are good don't get me wrong. they also look tidy so really i suppose its just a matter of opinion! both work so either will do!