Bonnet Tie -gtr32

[GTR_STEALTH]

Hello all

...im looking at taking my GTR32 to the track when my CAMS license goes through.

Now, from my understanding u need to make sure ur bonnet is tied down but im not exactly comfortable with drilling holes in my bonnet to fit em. So is there any other option/product out there i can use???

P.S: Is there a sticky thread (or link) some where that lists all vehicle requirements for putting the car on the track? I think the req are pretty straight forward; just wanna be sure im not missing anything

[ferni]

you can get some steal cable (coated in the plastic) from somewhere - bunnings maybe? and some clamps, make 2 loops with it one on your bonnet and one in your engine bay around radiator support etc... then get a clip to clip them both together... sounds hard but its not.. would be easier to explain with a photo...

As for what else you need.... fire ext mounted in cabin... and that's pretty much it....

[GTR_STEALTH]

Sweet! I know what u mean, i'd be able to make something up no probs.

Thanks for ur help

[Duncan]

check out the regs for the meet you are going to first, a lot of events don't need a secondary bonnet restraint for poist 1980 cars

[hrd-hr30]

that's right, but they're still worth having. A bonnet flew up on a WRX at Mt Cotton Hillclimb on Sunday - luckily it was on one of the short straights - massive damage to bonnet and roof, smashed windscreen and 4 flat spotted semi slicks. not exactly a cheap day out!

alot of guys up here use a tie down strap. thread part of it throught he supports under the bonnet and find something down low to tie it off to, like a shipping hook or loop it round the bumper. its cheap insurance.

[Duncan]

agreed, bonnet flying up is a disaster.

BUT...I've never seen one happen if it was closed properly in the first place - I bet WRX guy forgot to close it.

2 tie downs wont help a bit if you leave them undone and it happens a lot to tubro cars since people open the bonnets after a run then don;t close them properly

[hrd-hr30]

totally agree, it was most likely he didn't close the bonnet properly. but if you have a tie down strap hanging there it might help remind you to close the bonnet! then again, it is a suba driver we're talking about...