Max Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Hi...just a doubt:why some Tr2 use this straps? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Just in case the dzus fasteners fail. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Or, if an earlier TR2 with the cable operated spring pins, which can be very prone to letting go of the bonnet altogether.If you only have aeroscreens fitted this can be quite painful! Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 There is a “fashion” leather strap sold which has stick on patches either end under the leather strap with “ blind” rivets to imitate an original strap restraint system… without drilling or messing with paintwork. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, roger murray-evans said: Or, if an earlier TR2 with the cable operated spring pins, which can be very prone to letting go of the bonnet altogether.If you only have aeroscreens fitted this can be quite painful! Roger M-E i was thinking the same...but these straps really hold enough the bonnet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Not the stick on ones - they are just for show. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Thanks everybody for the replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) Weren't bonnet straps required at Le Mans in the 1950s (and earlier)? Edited July 21, 2021 by Don H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teher Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 ‘Cause it’s a raaaaaaace car ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deggers Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/21/2021 at 1:31 PM, Don H. said: Weren't bonnet straps required at Le Mans in the 1950s (and earlier)? Mightn't be such a bad idea if they still had them today, Don. Deggers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Didn't Hoges TR3S replica suffer a half detached bonnet during a race a couple of years ago? Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rod1883 Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Before, during, after (Goodwood Members meeting 2019) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.M. Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Deggers said: Mightn't be such a bad idea if they still had them today, Don. Deggers Ha Ha, and he still keeps a tight racing line Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roger murray-evans Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 Didn't I read Glen Hewitt had a bonnet episode with MVC575 on it's return from the post restoration Jabbeke tour? I believe it was on it's trailer at the time.Obviously got repaired before being sold! (Ally bonnet too!!) Roger M-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony_C Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 I’ve got a very sad ‘bonnet story’ from a rally up to the Arctic Circle I did years ago………. Which some other crews made seem hilarious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted July 23, 2021 Report Share Posted July 23, 2021 In the late 1950s, a friend owned an 1172cc Ford, with the good old side valve engine. We were on a minor car rally somewhere in Hertfordshire, travelling down a fairly narrow country road, so not at great speed, when the bonnet rose up and came to rest against the windscreen. David managed to come to a halt without hitting anything, the screen was undamaged, and we managed to make the bonnet secure and continued on our way. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 3:15 AM, Lebro said: Didn't Hoges TR3S replica suffer a half detached bonnet during a race a couple of years ago? Bob Here's another one to add to Rod's post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teher Posted July 27, 2021 Report Share Posted July 27, 2021 I always drive with brooks and I feel safer with my bonnet straps ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Max Posted February 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 I Found this pic with a different kind of strap...and I like it!...maybe someone knows how is it fixed "inside"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 On 7/26/2021 at 7:41 PM, Don H. said: Here's another one to add to Rod's post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 Dose that mean the bonnet safety strap failed as well ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 There was none ! Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 the picture shows one in the centre ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 In my tenure OGB 800 had a bonnet episode. I was easily distracted and one day I forgot. Next thing you know, I''m driving down from Mill Hill, London, when it flies over and luckily the kind lady driver stopped in good time. So I strung it up and went to Manor Road, Cox and Buckes who did a fab job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 So it did ! maybe it broke, or was never done up ? Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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