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GTR_STEALTH

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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 :whistling:

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ferni Grand Master

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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....

hrd-hr30 Grand Master

hrd-hr30

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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 Grand Master

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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 Grand Master

hrd-hr30

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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...

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