Bonnet Pop Up Cancellers

[mycarhasposessedme]

Hey, anyone have experience with using this little gadget on a V36.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/201031617244?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

The GTR Guys use them for track days to avoid a bonnet pop from hitting a cone etc.

The connector looks exactly the same on the V36, I guess its probably just some sort of resistor.

I've emailed the seller in Japan & he could not say whether or not it would work with the V36, just that they have not tested it with one.

Has anyone here tested/using this on a V36 for track days etc?

Cheers.

[Ben C34]

Surely it is just a resistor.

Measuring the resistance of the bonnet popprr would take 5 seconds.

Resistors are mega cheap.

[The Max]

Best way to be sure would be to put an oscilloscope to one of the pins to see what voltages you see. If it's constant, then you're right, it's likely to be a purely resistive load. But if you see a pulse train of some sort, then chances are there's more to it than just a resistor, particularly if there's more than just two pins to the connector.

[BurtoN86]

This sounds like a good idea!

[scotty nm35]

I think the aftermarket seat ones I bought may have just had a diode in them, it was nearly 0 ohms when I measured it.

The joys of modern cars.

[The Max]

Did you then flip your probes around the other way to see if you got a high resistance too? If so, then yes, you've likely hit a diode.

[scotty nm35]

No, i didn't sorry.

[The Max]

No need to apologise, I'm just curious. It's the engineering nerd in me coming out.

[mycarhasposessedme]

Ok, after a bit more research, I've spoken to a guy in Japan who helps me occasionally bring in Vintage Japanese Electric Guitars which I am a collector of.

He says, in Japan they make this for R35 GTR, V36, Y51 & Z34, one part fits all.

So as a bit of a favor he's going to source a set locally & send to me.

So, I guess I'll be the Guinea Pig. Does sound pretty positive though.

Cheers.

[BurtoN86]

Keen to keep in the loop with this

[mycarhasposessedme]

Sure, probably going to be 2/3 weeks before I get the parts & then probably another week to find time to do the job.

I'll do a pictorial "how to" if successful, for anyone that might want to do it also.

So unfortunately it could be a Month at the outside for a definitive conclusion.

So, bear with me if I don't update the thread for a little while,

Cheers.

[BurtoN86]

Shall be patient haha

[Ben C34]

Remember to disconnect the battery when unplugging air bag stuff!

[scotty nm35]

Doing a 'how to' would be great, but I would be careful what you mention on a public forum.

Permanently canceling a pedestrian safety feature would be frowned upon by the authorities and your insurance in the case of an accident, especially if a pedestrian was hurt. You may end up paying any compensation yourself, even if it was their stupid fault.

[mycarhasposessedme]

Hi Scott, yes I fully understand that. I consider it a track only mod.

From what I gather its quickly reversible by just unplugging the modules & re-plugging in the Bonnet poppers (battery disconnected of course, thanks Ben.).

The "how to" is just to show people what they need to remove etc to get access to the connectors.

I certainly understand where your coming from though.

Cheers.

Edited May 11, 2015 by mycarhasposessedme

[BurtoN86]

I assume it would be the same process as seen here?

http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/167390-r35-endless-hood-bonnet-canceller-installaton.html

[mycarhasposessedme]

Exactly, A lot of good info there hey.

Cheers.

[BurtoN86]

Indeed there is!

[mycarhasposessedme]

Okay, good news.

They Fit & work 100%.

I ended up buying a set off Ebay to suit R35 GTR, as my mate in Japan let me down unfortunately.

Access to the connectors is pretty tricky but totally do-able.

With both Bonnet Poppers disconnected & the Cancellers installed there are no check lights on the Dash.

I've done around 1500k's with them now, Track only of course & no probs.

I'll post up some pics later.

Cheers.

[BurtoN86]

Got a link to the ones you bought?