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Title: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 07 April 2013, 10:14
hi all,

i have fitted some black indicators today and a bonnet bra but the bonnet wont shut with it on :-( i dont know what to do!
ive tried sitting on it but it just wont click down, obviously the bonnet bra is keeping it up its really frustrating.
any ideas on how i can give the catch a little bit of slack to make it fit?

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Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: tweed on 07 April 2013, 10:29
It's pretty obvious that the bonnet bra needs to come off so you can close the bonnet. So just take it off and throw it away  :lipsrsealed:


Try to move it about so it fits better. Also the catch is slotted so if you loosen the bolts you should be able to lift it up, then do the bolts back up. 
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 07 April 2013, 10:45
lol take it ur not a fan?! lol. i got it for when its resprayed to stop stone chips really, think it suits it but not everyone will like it.
will have a go moving the catch. thanks
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: Screech16v on 07 April 2013, 12:00
Open the bonnet and there is too rubber stoppers on the slam panel both sides,check if the bra is getting between the stopper and the bonnet ,if so wind them down a bit ,it may just be this. :smiley:
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 07 April 2013, 14:51
The question is why would you want a bonnet bra?  It looks disgusting besides the fact it will not let the

paintwork breathe :sick:
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: tweed on 07 April 2013, 15:16
The question is why would you want a bonnet bra?  It looks disgusting besides the fact it will not let the

paintwork breathe :sick:

Says here

lol take it ur not a fan?! lol. i got it for when its resprayed to stop stone chips really think it suits it but not everyone will like it.
will have a go moving the catch. thanks
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 07 April 2013, 16:21
The question is why would you want a bonnet bra?  It looks disgusting besides the fact it will not let the

paintwork breathe :sick:

Says here

lol take it ur not a fan?! lol. i got it for when its resprayed to stop stone chips really think it suits it but not everyone will like it.
will have a go moving the catch. thanks

My car has been sprayed, I've got no bonnet bra, and no stone chips on bonnet. But I have on my bumper. If your car is low, I'd say worry about the front bumper.
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: tweed on 07 April 2013, 16:23
Personally I find leaving a good safe size gap from the car infront will stop stone chips.
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: murraymint on 07 April 2013, 16:43
I've got loads on my bumper and bonnet already!!  :angry: I don't drive close to people but do a lot of miles and crap roads, but it's a daily not a show car so I just live with them lol
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 07 April 2013, 19:53
yeah very true, i do go up and down the motorway quite a bit but im sure i could survive without it, i just like it  :embarrassed: guess im not conforming, i have seen far more hideous mods though in my defence!
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: tweed on 07 April 2013, 20:00
It's your car! If you like it then do it!  :wink:
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 07 April 2013, 20:02
and that i shall, the car obviously has other ideas though seen as the bonnet wont close with it on lol. naughty car always being so uncooperative!
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: Foreveryoungaus16v on 07 April 2013, 20:03
yeah very true, i do go up and down the motorway quite a bit but im sure i could survive without it, i just like it  :embarrassed: guess im not conforming, i have seen far more hideous mods though in my defence!

As hidious goes the bonnet bra has to be up there. :grin:
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: vw_golf_nutter on 07 April 2013, 20:07
well good job u dont have to look at it then!  :smug:
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: Dannyboi30 on 07 April 2013, 20:41
I personally like bonnet bras don't keep it on all the time tho  :laugh:
Title: Re: help with fitting bonnet bra
Post by: Leroy on 08 April 2013, 09:44
Well my bonnet is like swiss cheese, i don't know what is worse putting my bra on or letting everyone see my stonechipped bonnet!