Boot pins fitted

[M.C..]

As my boot would knock when going over bumps I decided to fit some pins.
I have had them for about 4 months but finally got round to fitting them today, I cut some carbon vinyl out to put under the latch to stop it scratching the paint and used stainless bolts instead of rivets, not bad for £5 just need some rubber edging trim and some rubber stops to finish it inside.

 

[barnesautos]

I'll be doing this shortly , but with aero catches as I want locking .
Have you picks of where you have mounted them inside the boot.

 

[M.C..]

I'll be doing this shortly , but with aero catches as I want locking .
Have you picks of where you have mounted them inside the boot.

I can get some for you tomorrow but I just removed the rubber stops and drilled the hole out bigger to fit the pins.

 

[barnesautos]

I can get some for you tomorrow but I just removed the rubber stops and drilled the hole out bigger to fit the pins.

Ahh ok . [emoji106]

 

[M.C..]

@barnesautos :up:

 

[barnesautos]

Lovely jubbly looks like a good place to put them - have you put any kind of sealer around the locking nut that may let water in ?

 

[M.C..]

No I have not but I will when I can find it

 

[MarkX]

Nice job! Something I'm considering, although I'd want to get rid of the oe locking mech. Anyone know if I can just disconnect and still have the doors off central locking?

 

[barnesautos]

Nice job! Something I'm considering, although I'd want to get rid of the oe locking mech. Anyone know if I can just disconnect and still have the doors off central locking?

Yes you can just unplug it and remove the mechanism . Front doors will work just fine .

 

[MarkX]

Yes you can just unplug it and remove the mechanism . Front doors will work just fine .

good news! Thanks

 

[seanconnolly]

What pins have you used mate I seem to have bought ones that are too short lol

 

[M.C..]

What pins have you used mate I seem to have bought ones that are too short lol

I have no idea, brought them from the Rally show at Castle Combe.
I thought the pins were all the same?
Mine use up all the thread the nut on the inside is right at the end.

 

[seanconnolly]

I have no idea, brought them from the Rally show at Castle Combe.
I thought the pins were all the same?
Mine use up all the thread the nut on the inside is right at the end.

Ah fair enough mate yeah I thought so too but even at the end of the thread it's still a bit to short with me pushing as hard as I can on the boot lid lol.

 

[M.C..]

Ah fair enough mate yeah I thought so too but even at the end of the thread it's still a bit to short with me pushing as hard as I can on the boot lid lol.

Just remembered I also filed the slot to make it longer, probably increased it by about 4mm as there was plenty of material on the end.

 

[seanconnolly]

Just remembered I also filed the slot to make it longer, probably increased it by about 4mm as there was plenty of material on the end.

Do you still run the boot rubber aswell mate

 

[barnesautos]

Do you still run the boot rubber aswell mate

I would think yes , don't want a water leak into the car , it's bad enough with condensation lol

 

[M.C..]

Yeah still got the rubber.

 

[M.C..]

I would think yes , don't want a water leak into the car , it's bad enough with condensation lol

lol I have enough water coming in off the roof vent when it is pissing down

 

[seanconnolly]

I would think yes , don't want a water leak into the car , it's bad enough with condensation lol

Yeah still got the rubber.

lol I have enough water coming in off the roof vent when it is pissing down

That's cool I left mine in too I just need longer studs I guess lol

 

[barnesautos]

lol I have enough water coming in off the roof vent when it is pissing down

Oh don't say that , I want one and I want it to be reliable .
So do they let in buckets ?

 

[M.C..]

They are not that bad just some drips.
I made a foam Bung to block the end up for when it is really bad.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Oh don't say that , I want one and I want it to be reliable .
So do they let in buckets ?

You need to fit one with the grommet method I did. Makes life so much easier!! Stops the weather and cold in the cooler months.

Like so:

 

[M.C..]

You need to fit one with the grommet method I did. Makes life so much easier!! Stops the weather and cold in the cooler months.

Like so:View attachment 144267

That reminded me I have got to fit mine before Bedford in February.

 

[barnesautos]

You need to fit one with the grommet method I did. Makes life so much easier!! Stops the weather and cold in the cooler months.

Like so:View attachment 144267

Grommet ?
Pardon my stupidity - I understand seals and stuff - where does the grommet go Mark ?

 

[M.C..]

Instead of cutting a big hole in the roof, drill a series of holes so grommets can be fitted to block the holes up when needed.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Grommet ?
Pardon my stupidity - I understand seals and stuff - where does the grommet go Mark ?

The black bits in the pic are rubber grommets mate.

 

[barnesautos]

Ah I see what you mean now , Christ is my eye sight that bad I thought I was looking at holes lol . Now I see the rubber bungs .
So in summer they are removed , and in winter they are plugged .

 

[NorthloopCup]

Ah I see what you mean now , Christ is my eye site that bad I thought I was looking at holes lol . Now I see the rubber bungs .
So in summer they are removed , and in winter they are plugged .

Yeah that's it mate, or when your on your way to spa for your stag do to watch a bit of f1 and it's absolutely howling down with rain!! I was cold, wet and extremely pissed off! Lol

 

[barnesautos]

Yeah that's it mate, or when your on your way to spa for your stag do to watch a bit of f1 and it's absolutely howling down with rain!! I was cold, wet and extremely pissed off! Lol

Oh sweet Jesus Mark , I bet you were cursing that scoop . Was it a case of you didn't think it would leak , and when it rained it poured in.
Those grommets are a decent edition to the scoop and keeping it sealed in winter a very good shout .

 

[NorthloopCup]

Oh sweet Jesus Mark , I bet you were cursing that scoop . Was it a case of you didn't think it would leak , and when it rained it poured in.
Those grommets are a decent edition to the scoop and keeping it sealed in winter a very good shout .

We got caught out by the weather mate completely. It was bone dry in the uk so I didn't put the grommets in. Not the same story when we were over there though! Lol! The water collected in the bottom section of the vent as, so when you went round a corner you got soaked in cold water!!
Yeah the holes don't impede the airflow into the car either, so a very good idea of mine at the time! Lol!