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Old 27-02-2007, 10:14 PM   #1
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Default rs2000 bonnet pins

did aussie rs2000's have bonnet pins? i've seen several pics with them on, and some without. just looking for clarification.

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Old 27-02-2007, 10:33 PM   #2
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never heard of bonnet pins being an option. just gives the car that hardcore racer look for cheap. that and i think most auto race events (motorkhanas, gymkhanas) and such require bonnet pins before they let you on the course.
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Old 27-02-2007, 10:47 PM   #3
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Not a factory option - but they are a great way of ruining a nice RS bonnet!!!
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Old 28-02-2007, 08:43 AM   #4
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no never had them from factory.Ive got them on my car and is the only thing I shouldnt have done.
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Old 28-02-2007, 11:09 AM   #5
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why are you regretting it vctxr6ute? is it cos you only did it for the racecar look?
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Old 28-02-2007, 12:20 PM   #6
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I think about pins for piece of mind when highway driving and seeing tho corners of the bonnet vibrating up and down.
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Old 28-02-2007, 12:23 PM   #7
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how fast are you going when the corners of the bonnet start lifting up?
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Old 01-03-2007, 11:58 AM   #8
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About 100 - 110 on the spedo (95-105ish actual speed)
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Old 01-03-2007, 01:48 PM   #9
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are all escorts that horribly un-aerodynamic? or is your bonnet latch just loose?
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Old 02-03-2007, 11:50 AM   #10
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id say its a latch issue..
mine stays reasonably still, even at speeds around the 160k mark...
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Old 02-03-2007, 06:50 PM   #11
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It's solid in the middle, just a bit shaky on the corners
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Old 02-03-2007, 09:14 PM   #12
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i have them on mine but i use it for hillclimbs and regularity trials. i personally like the look of them.
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