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Bonnet release handle #1427922
18/05/2013 19:59
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Not sure if this belongs here or in technical issues but after snapping my second bonnet release handle i decided to MacGyver it. I used part of a universal exhaust hanger and fashioned myself a nice little 'race style' alloy handle laugh Works perfectly and looks great! What do you think?

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Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1427927
18/05/2013 20:46
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i like that, i like the little things that you do to your own car, that others may not see or know about, but you know you have done it.

yer thats nice that smile

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1427943
18/05/2013 22:16
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I'm all for the MacGyver approach.... And that looks really good. cool


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Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1427971
18/05/2013 23:39
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Good to see tips, ideas and fixes. thumb
Looks the job.

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428000
19/05/2013 01:13
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Looks good and will hopefully relieve the strain on the plastic handle cool

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428023
19/05/2013 10:45
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Not much left of the plastic handle T,
click to enlarge hence the new handle! I just don't know my own strength laugh


Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428029
19/05/2013 11:11
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Top job thumb

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428266
20/05/2013 20:04
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Nice job James,
That'll confuse the average Joe looking to pop you bonnet for what ever reason wink

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428759
22/05/2013 17:29
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I wished i'd done that when i owned the fiat.. fiddling around to find the bare cable was a nightmare!!

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428892
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Nice work Jame5 smile

Just a suggestion; why not affix the metal bit to the plastic portion at a slight angle? So that it doesn’t slip off your hands when you’re pulling it…if you know what I mean. smile

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428905
23/05/2013 08:45
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Group buy!? tongue wink

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1428981
23/05/2013 14:22
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^ count me in, it will match my Sparco pedals smile


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Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1429047
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Linky There you go, now all you have to do is snap your old handle and bolt it on! laugh


Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1429077
23/05/2013 20:27
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Cheers James will give it a bash!

Re: Bonnet release handle [Re: jame5] #1429483
25/05/2013 19:04
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Good effort James!


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