Bonnet stay problem solved!

[simpo two]

I knew the answer would arrive eventually. A metre of anodised aluminium 'U' section 8x13.5mm (£3.72 from B&Q), a fretsaw and lots of Araldite - and at long last that bouncy horizontal bar is bouncy no more! Hurrah!

[tvr4ever]

nice one, good idea. Going to make one tomorrow.

Fred

[simpo two]

But the royalties are going to push the costs up Fred...

[Edt]

mine fell off & kept it in the boot. Perfect! Keeps in cool too

Ed

(got a nice David Beer one now though)

[mack]

I fitted one of David Beer's telescopic bonnet stays and would certainly recommend it.It's a simple solution that works very well.

[simpo two]

Spent a happy hour or so moving the lower point of the strut to behind the expansion tank. There's less strain on it now that it's vertical. Made a nice ally bracket which can easily be removed if the next owner doesn't like it.

Double bounce

[beano500]

I dunno - removing a TVR "feature" like the bouncing bonnet

Sacrilege!!!

[Ballistic Banana]

Been on the Wine and Cheese again S2

BB

[joolzb]

Ummmmmmmmm, can't beat a good ol' evening on the wine and cheese merrrrr'ate. Surprised if you're not a cheese man BB?? Have you got a cheese board on your dash with loadsa lovely yella chedda????

S2. Sounds like a great idea, might do mine too. Having said that I'm not sure I've ever opened the bonnet as it never goes wrong, much!

[simpo two]

Ballistic Banana said:

Been on the Wine and Cheese again S2 BB

No, this is for real! In 3 sexy dimensions of shiny aluminium.

joolzb said:

S2. Sounds like a great idea, might do mine too. Having said that I'm not sure I've ever opened the bonnet as it never goes wrong, much!

I guess you check your oil through a handy hole drilled in the bonnet? (Cool, next idea)
I do pop into Essex meets sometimes so if you see a silver Griff (R-reg not P-reg: I have a rival!) come and say hello.

[joolzb]

Oil??? Seriously though, it's been a top reliable car. New exhaust gasket and that's been about it. Ok, so it needs a new fuel pipe and the starter gets a bit sticky when hot, the heater controls a bit of a mystery but nothing that serious all said and done. Not spotted a silver R reg, seen a P218(???), a green N reg, a mauvish N500(???), a black K50 S?Y)(with bonnet up) and a dark blue ??????. Bit common really, might get meself a trabby. Mines a dark blue P reg with flames(painted except when fuel pipe leaking) going down the side.

[seasider]

Joolz, i think you mean P215 much better looking than "R"....

[simpo two]

seasider said:

Joolz, i think you mean P215 much better looking than "R"....

Can't see it mate, too small!

[joolzb]

Aye, that's the one. Seen it round a few times so must me fairly local to me, is it someone on here?

[seasider]

joolzb said:

Aye, that's the one. Seen it round a few times so must me fairly local to me, is it someone on here?

yes it is sir,

& Simpo have you got yours yet?

[joolzb]

Should have guessed really with a nickname like that. Sorry Simp, don't want to nick your thread.

[seasider]

joolzb said:

Should have guessed really with a nickname like that. Sorry Simp, don't want to nick your thread.

and you reside?

[joolzb]

Close to the Angel.