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Post Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:15 pm

I like a bit of bling under the bonnet so myself and a fellow zoner have changed a few things
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Post Sat Nov 24, 2018 6:33 pm

:bling: :bling: :bling: :bling: :bling: Wayne has gone BLING !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:47 pm

:bow: :bow: :bow:

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Post Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:22 am

Made these bonnet supports for extra safety at car meets when the wind gets up.
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Post Sat Dec 01, 2018 1:42 pm

What a great idea for the heavy bonnet :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Have you thought of making more of these to sell to fellow zoners as they are good peace of mind for when you are under the bonnet ?? :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

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Post Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:50 pm

Just a bit of background I had the bonnet come down on my head putting me in hospital, so never trusted the gas strut even though they were genuine BMW parts. I will look into your suggestion Mart, maybe do a video on how to make them.
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Post Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:47 pm

martauto wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 01, 2018 1:42 pm
 What a great idea for the heavy bonnet :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Have you thought of making more of these to sell to fellow zoners as they are good peace of mind for when you are under the bonnet ?? :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

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thats a really good idea,

i've had a bonnet drop on my back after a gust of wind caught it, i'm mindfull of it happening again so i either use a bungee cord on the inner frame of the bonnet or an old broom handle to keep it up.

i'm sure there would be a few willing to buy them as "insurance" so to speak.
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Post Sun Dec 02, 2018 3:29 pm

davidt wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 01, 2018 4:50 pm
 Just a bit of background I had the bonnet come down on my head putting me in hospital, so never trusted the gas strut even though they were genuine BMW parts. I will look into your suggestion Mart, maybe do a video on how to make them.
Any help will do mate :clap: :clap:

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Post Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:00 pm

Added Some more shiny bits to the top mounts and the exhaust air duct.
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Post Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:32 pm

That`s a really cool addition to the struts and look well made !!! Like the "o" ring, good touch mate. :clap:
Do you have any further ideas on the bonnet supports ?

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Post Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:57 pm

Thanks Mart, I will try to put some photos on how to make the bonnet supports soon. :D
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Post Wed Mar 13, 2019 11:26 pm

davidt wrote: ↑
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 Thanks Mart, I will try to put some photos on how to make the bonnet supports soon. :D
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2019 12:48 pm

I have made a number of what I call safety bonnet supports for friends with E30s and they have been well received, believe me you do not want a bonnet to come down on your head :eek: .

Parts and actions required.
1. Alloy strip, nuts and bolts, metal tube, plastic washer.
2. Shape top hook.
3. Make hook catch with foam pad.
3. Make bottom pin and plastic washer
4. Attach parts 2,3,4 with nuts bolts and pop rivet .
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Post Sat Mar 16, 2019 4:13 pm

Love it, thanks for posting the info Dave. :D
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Post Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:03 pm

Did you buy those strut top covers, or make them?
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Post Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:34 pm

He made them. :thumb:
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Post Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:52 pm

Some jobs on the e30 can be challenging like changing the bulbs at the back of the heater controls or access to the OBC, the bottom two screws holding the control panel can be awkward to access, so I have had made a couple of fixings to make it easier for future removal by hand, and they are shiny. :D
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Post Wed Jul 03, 2019 11:39 pm

Now that's smart. It sometimes takes me months to replace the left screw! Put me down for a pair, they don't have to be shiny :wink:
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Post Sat Oct 10, 2020 5:46 pm

Another example of the Toolmakers skill is this shiny cone air filter adapter.
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Post Sat Oct 10, 2020 11:50 pm

Shiny good, dull bad. How's production on the replacement screws going? winkeye
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:04 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote: ↑
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 Shiny good, dull bad. How's production on the replacement screws going? winkeye
The screws have been NLA but I will have them made then send you a PM. :D
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:21 pm

That would be great! :thumb:
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2020 7:39 pm

You are a leg end Dave !!!
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Post Sun Oct 11, 2020 8:21 pm

HartgeH27 wrote: ↑
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 You are a leg end Dave !!!
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Post Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:15 am

Love the shiny stuff! THat oil dipstick is beautiful!
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Post Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:03 pm

Moz wrote: ↑
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 Love the shiny stuff! THat oil dipstick is beautiful!
The dipstick is a work of art made of aircraft quality stainless steel added some more shiny stuff. :D
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Post Wed Dec 09, 2020 4:08 pm

Love it! I have chrome bonnet guides and rollers, would you do a commission piece dipstick? Nowhere near your level of shiny but I have polished the inlet manifold and rocker.

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Post Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:47 pm

Awesome work now you have given me more ideas, the dipstick was made by a toolmaker friend from a solid stainless bar I will ask him. :D
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