New Design Hinges = Wide Open Bonnet

[ChrisPap]

The more I live with my car the more dissapointed I am in how shoddily engineered some aspects of this car are. I'm gradually re-engineering the bits that need it and stage one today was new bonnet hinges. I think the factory supplied hinges for T350's and Tamora's are a joke, and why make life hard when it comes to checking oil or topping up washer fluid.

So I designed these new hinges. At first I was only going to make myself a set but given how well they've turned out I thought maybe I should get a batch made if other people were interested? They use all the original hardpoints except for one extra hole for a bolt drilled about 100mm ahead of the existing pivot bolt, which is hidden under the front apron.

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Why on earth didn't TVR make this design from the start?!

Edited by ChrisPap on Sunday 5th May 16:58

[ShiDevil]

Interested in some bonnet closed shots, closer up car from different angles

Nice work on thinking out of the box

[ChrisPap]

ShiDevil said:

Interested in some bonnet closed shots, closer up car from different angles

OK, but why? The bonnet sits in it's exact original position when closed.

Edited by ChrisPap on Sunday 5th May 17:12

Edited by ChrisPap on Sunday 5th May 17:16

[shep1001]

What sort of cost would we be looking at Chris? As well as the opening (or lack of it) I think the finish on the boot/bonnet hinges is pretty nasty and detracts from the rest of the aesthetics of the car.

[ChrisPap]

Not really sure Shep. I'll do some engineering drawings and shop them out for quotes next week. I'd imagine around or less than 100 quid, depending on batch size, material, welded in studs or bolts, surface treatment or stainless etc....

Edited by ChrisPap on Sunday 5th May 17:22

[ShiDevil]

I just wanted to see if the hinges were visible close up shots of hinges?

[Ant.]

Good idea.... how much much for a pair????

I did a mod on the boot opener, I remade the bracket on the boot lid with the ball offset by 8mm, this make the boot open near vertical making putting the targa in easier.

[glow worm]

ChrisPap] said:

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Why on earth didn't TVR make this design from the start?!

Probably because sand yachting is done on Pilling sands .... Only joking,I like to see innovations but be careful in a strong wind.

[Targarama]

Great job!

Count me in if these will fit a T350 too.

[SteveO...]

I'm interested too, if you get a batch made up.

[RFC1]

I would like a set of these as well.

Sandy

[alex_gray255]

You're getting as bad as me

But yes, there is quite a bit that needs to be redone on them, where do you stop....

[Pursyluv]

Chris I'll definitely have a set, good stuff

Any thoughts on an extended prop?

Edited by Pursyluv on Sunday 5th May 20:27

[Buzz Billsberry]

Yep could be interested. Although I usually just take the bonnet off, however for quick inspection/ oil /water checks this would be ideal.

Buzz

[dobbie]

Yes please, count me in if you make them.thanks

[ShiDevil]

/ count me in

[Whitenoise1]

And me.

[Mr.Chips]

Depending on price, I would be interested in a set too.

[Mickywoosh]

Count me in!!

[M50GRF]

I would like a pair too