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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?

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.

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


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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

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?

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

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

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

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?

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

cheers

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!

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

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!