The Venom Project
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 12:28 AM |
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Aerocatches
Has anyone fitted these to a type seven car at all? If so what is the best way to do it? Any pics would be very useful indeed, do i fit the strike
post first etc?
Cheers
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 09:08 AM |
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I have four on my bonnet, easy to fit really.
I can get you some pics later today, but a search will find some results for you i think.
I have the flush fit ones, and they are sikaflexed to the underside, so nor fixings showing, they look really neat and are very secure too.
There is lots of adjustment in the pins, so they can be fettled afterwards.
Regards Chris
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mcerd1
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 09:13 AM |
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have you had a look on there website: linky
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The Venom Project
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 10:29 AM |
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Aerocatches
I looked on the website, but they don't really show how you fit them on a side fitting, I understand how to fit them top side, but not sure what
is the best approach for side mount fitting into the bonnet.
Any pictures of this would be greatly appreciated and an idea of what I do first.
Cheers
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 11:07 AM |
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Fitted them to side of mine the pins need a bit of fiddling and I drilled the holes slightly wrong on mine but they still work.
Will try and dig out some photos later
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 11:31 AM |
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I bought some for mine but never fitted them.
Didn't want to drill holes that big through the chassis rails.
GeorgeM
My conscience is clear - I drive a GREEN car
MNR Racing
essexkitcarclub.com
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mcerd1
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 11:56 AM |
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^^ you could fit them without drilling the chassis....
first thing that comes to mind is welding a nut onto the top of the rail (as long a one as you can find or make something up in the lathe...) - then
cut the pin down so that its short enough not to have to go through the rail (bit of trial and error) - that way its still adjustable and you could
fit a locknut to stop it working loose
just a thought, I'm still tring to think of a way without welding......
[Edited on 1/2/10 by mcerd1]
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 11:59 AM |
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i will be fitting mine in the coming weeks, the instructions included are fairly comprehensive 
Craig
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MikeR
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 12:18 PM |
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whats the cheapest place to get them?
(or what i really mean, is there anywhere cheaper than Rally Design?)
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doddy
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 12:42 PM |
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i have a set im about to fit has anyone used them to pass the iva wear they ok
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 12:45 PM |
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no reason why they shouldnt, the mechanism is sound and very secure.
also the recessed type don't put you at risk from dodgy projections unlike normal latches.
Craig
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 12:47 PM |
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Have a gander at the Fury in the lower pics on this post (there's at least one at the bottom that are with the catches left open...)
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=115155
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 1/2/10 at 01:33 PM |
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Passed SVA first time with them fitted and mine were the ones with the flange on the outside not the flush ones
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The Venom Project
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| posted on 2/2/10 at 01:41 PM |
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my catches are here :-)
quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
Passed SVA first time with them fitted and mine were the ones with the flange on the outside not the flush ones
Not wanting to sound like a complete bafoon, but what is the first thing to do? Do I mmount the strike post first and guess the centre of the eyelet?
Or do I cut the hole for the catch and then find the centre from there.?
Any step by step pictures would be great, I must be being think here, I am sure I am not thinking hard enough.
cheers
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Brommers
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| posted on 2/2/10 at 02:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by The Venom Project
Not wanting to sound like a complete bafoon, but what is the first thing to do? Do I mmount the strike post first and guess the centre of the eyelet?
Or do I cut the hole for the catch and then find the centre from there.?
Any step by step pictures would be great, I must be being think here, I am sure I am not thinking hard enough.
cheers
The packaging the Aerocatches come in doubles as a cutting guide. If you put the cardboard packaging on the bonnet, it'll show you how much of
a hole you need to cut and also show you the line which the pin needs to take. Don't throw away the packaging before fitting them - and
don't ask how I learned that lesson... 
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Vindi_andy
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 01:43 PM |
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I fitted my catches first then the catch pin using the template as a guide then fettled the angle slightly
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The Venom Project
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| posted on 4/2/10 at 01:47 PM |
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catches
quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
I fitted my catches first then the catch pin using the template as a guide then fettled the angle slightly
Marvelous, many thanks for that.
Cheers
Nick
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The Venom Project
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 05:46 PM |
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Aerocatches fitted
After a bit of time and thinking about, I managed to get all 4 fitted in maybe 2 hrs, fabulous to see my bonnet fitted at last.
 
Rescued attachment PIC_0309.JPG
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 06:19 PM |
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They looking great, i think im going to have to get some of them, loving the side repeaters too.
[Edited on 6/2/10 by Andybarbet]
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The Venom Project
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 06:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Andybarbet
They looking great, i think im going to have to get some of them, loving the side repeaters too.
[Edited on 6/2/10 by Andybarbet]
Cheers, Yeah they came off a Cooper, the pair of them new on eBay at £3, catches were worth the money I think
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 06:42 PM |
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Can you get them so all 4 locks are the same key ???
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The Venom Project
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| posted on 6/2/10 at 06:49 PM |
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Aerocatches fitted
I was hoping so, but it turns out that my 2 x sets have different keys, you get 4 keys per pair. The llok the part though.
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