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Secondary Bonnet Latch

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:35 pm
by DarrylA
Hi Guys
Can somebody give me the current (2013) heads up on secondary bonnet catches.
I read that on a road going car, a secondary latch is already in place, but this is subject to the pit check on the day.
If I have to fit one, any suggestions on how to manufacture/fit one on a road going car without destroying the bonnet.
Thanks :NB8A:

Re: Secondary Bonnet Latch

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:54 pm
by sailaholic
I passed cams scruitneering today for a 2s event with just the stock cable and secondary latch.

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Re: Secondary Bonnet Latch

Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 9:07 pm
by hks_kansei
Most of the ones I've seen are as simple as a length of wire with a ring on one end, and some form of clip (usually a carabiner thing) on the other.

the ring end it bolted to the radiator support, and the other end is clipped onto the bonnet catch hoop.

Along these lines.
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t279 ... /004-1.jpg



I've also head of a guy who was knocked back at scrutineering and simply took off his belt and used that.

Re: Secondary Bonnet Latch

Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:52 am
by JBT
See the last two lines of Schedule B paragraph 1(c). http://docs.cams.com.au/Manual/GeneralRequirements/GQ03_Schedule_A_B.pdf

A standard MX-5 bonnet catch system in working order is fine.