Bonnet Serie 3

[Guest JimmyRH]

Hi all, I have a Serie 3, happy with it, but my bonnet is not 100% fitting the bodywork. This has been so since purchase, but its getting annoying.

Can I fix some reïnformcements on the inside so it becomes more firm? Has any one ever done this? and has somebody got any additional bonnet hinges on the scuttle? this is where the problem lies.

 

 

[Longboarder]

One solution is a central 'piano hinge' fixed on a supportive bar down the centre. Then the bonnet can be cut down the centre and tailored to fit nicely and solidly.

 

Nigel

[cb750]

My original bonnet had reinforcing strips bonded to the inside to stiffen it but it still had a "wave" on the rear edge which I believe is caused by the louvres being pressed in. I cut another bonnet down the middle and used strong stainless piano hinge riveted down its length. It solved the problem.

[Guest JimmyRH]

Thanks for the answers, So cut it in half and fix it with a hinge is the way to go. Is it also possible to buy a new bonnet without the louvres for example? I don't know if they still sell these bonnets (I'm from the Netherlands) Otherwise it's always an option to get one made I assume.

[fry61]

Use two piano hinges with a leaf from each bolted together ( or to a metal spine) otherwise there will still be a lot of flex/sagging when bonnet shut.

[cb750]

This is how mine looked:

 

http://www.rhocar.org/index.php?showtopic=45305&do=findComment&comment=370679

[Guest JimmyRH]

Looks really nice! Do you have maybe some pics during the build?

[cb750]

Email sent with photos