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Bonnet doesn't fit...

Post by EmulateDJ » Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:42 am

Wondered if any of you lovely people could provide some insight as to why my bonnet doesn't appear to close properly. I've attached a pic.. its really annoying as it ruins the look of the car completely !!

Driver side headlight seems slightly wonky too... (Looking for US spec headlight covers if anyone has a hook up)

Any advice except "jump on it and bend it in to shape" is accepted :lol:

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Re: Bonnet doesn't fit...

Post by Incognito » Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:59 am

You'll have an incorrect battery fitted. It was to be a specific battery to fit properly under the bonnet.
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Re: Bonnet doesn't fit...

Post by Incognito » Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:07 am

Just checked mine, you need a Numax AM058L.
For confirmation, remove your battery and see if the bonnet closes correctly.
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Re: Bonnet doesn't fit...

Post by Micron » Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:16 am

What Paul said 100%
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Re: Bonnet doesn't fit...

Post by cpt black » Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:26 am

As Paul said wrong battery fitted you can get the proper one from Tanya Batteries
as for head light covers you can adjust slightly by the 4 screw bolts holding the
the head light covers on
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Re: Bonnet doesn't fit...

Post by Kit » Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:49 pm

You can modify the battery tray :idea:

Remove it
Take of the bracket that supports it to the inner wing.
Re-drill the holes for the bolts & re-fix so it’s flush with the inner wing flat bit.
Then reduced the bottom thickness of the battery tray, with an angle grinder, & re-fit

This works for me , but not the ‘purest’ among us :lol: :lol:

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