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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Cory on 28 February 2010, 11:57

Title: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: Cory on 28 February 2010, 11:57

just wondering what people thought of them?

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: jamie_pyrite on 28 February 2010, 14:07

I bought a set once and they didn't fit. Bonnet just wouldn't close with them on!

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: purplebug on 28 February 2010, 14:27

bought some and they lasted 6 months before not staying open now  :angry:

Maybe they'd be better with the sound proofing removed

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: Reasty on 28 February 2010, 14:42

Mine are fine and work well,you may need to re adjust the bonnet to line it up right so it sits flush and I also had to remove the rubber bonnet stoppers in the wings,so with everything adjust right they work well (well mine do)

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: Mr Blue on 28 February 2010, 15:35

Stay clear. They can fit but will rub on the bonnet. This will casue rust and the bonnet does not sit straight with them anyway.

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: PT82 on 28 February 2010, 17:05

Really not a fan, but when I get a fibreglass or carbonfibre bonnet, I will have them, as ones I have seen haven't got the louvres at the back so need to aid cooling

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: dragonfly on 01 March 2010, 09:14

I bought a set which were on the car over the winter.  Removed them now as I perfer using the stay and got fed up trying to keep the struts rust free!

Title: Re: bonnet lifters ?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 02 March 2010, 13:10

I've had them for about 3 years now, never had any rust on them (the boot lifters rust like mental though).

As far as I'm concerned, they are a godsend, especially given the frequency the bonnet is popped.

However, like most have noticed, they can cause the bonnet to bow a little.