That old chestnut, what to do with the spare wheel

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Larry

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• Nov 26, 2005

• #1

I have just moved mine down from the roof, onto a bonnet with the
depression, however I can already see the disadvantages, in that it does
restrict forward vision a little (and these are not fat tires) and it does
require you to be a weight lifter to open the bonnet.

However I guess it will stop the bonnet trying to blow off and I can still
see the wing mirrors unrestricted, so I don't excpect the loss of forward
vision is going to be that noticable out on the road.

I reckon it is more sensible for weight distribution than up on the roof an
easier to get at anyway.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

 

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TonyB

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• Nov 26, 2005

• #2

"Larry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have just moved mine down from the roof, onto a bonnet with the
> depression, however I can already see the disadvantages, in that it does
> restrict forward vision a little (and these are not fat tires) and it does
> require you to be a weight lifter to open the bonnet.
>
> However I guess it will stop the bonnet trying to blow off and I can still
> see the wing mirrors unrestricted, so I don't excpect the loss of forward
> vision is going to be that noticable out on the road.
>
> I reckon it is more sensible for weight distribution than up on the roof
an
> easier to get at anyway.


Mogg may have a door mounting plate for sale soon.....

TonyB

 

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Alex

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• Nov 27, 2005

• #3

On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:18:32 -0000, "Larry" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>I have just moved mine down from the roof, onto a bonnet with the
>depression, however I can already see the disadvantages, in that it does
>restrict forward vision a little (and these are not fat tires) and it does
>require you to be a weight lifter to open the bonnet.
>

I've driven Series with spares on the bonnets for years, I've never
had a problem telling where the front corners are, even with a chunky
mudtread 7.50x16 on it. As for weightlifting with the bonnet, give the
reliablity of early landrover bonnet catches, it's nice to know that
the tyre will keep it shut no matter what.

At least it doesn't cause the hinges to pull out of the bodywork like
hanging it on the rear door does.

Alex

 

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Austin Shackles

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• Nov 27, 2005

• #4

On or around Sun, 27 Nov 2005 11:17:30 +0000, MVP
<mr.nice@*nospam*softhome.net> enlightened us thusly:

>
>My preference is on the rear door, if driving on anything but roads
>it's best on a carrier frame to save the door/hinges from abuse.

essential, really. My 110 had the wheel on the door, and the back door was
complete fscked as a result.

 

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Peter

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• Nov 28, 2005

• #5

I love the bonnet mounting - so macho!
A couple of discreet gas struts under the bonnet from the local breakers
make opening very easy.

 

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Larry

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• Nov 28, 2005

• #6

Gas struts, now thats not very macho is it, the hardest part of opening the
bonnet I have discovered is the first bit, getting the catch free.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes




"Peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I love the bonnet mounting - so macho!
> A couple of discreet gas struts under the bonnet from the local breakers
> make opening very easy.
>
>

 

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Larry

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• Nov 28, 2005

• #7

Having driven with on now, it is not half so bad as I thought as you are
right you can still see the corners. Another advantage I have discovered, it
is actually quieter, as the tire damps out the vibration I was obviosly
getting from the bonnet before. Only snag is that the rim tends to collect
water when it has been raining.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

"Alex" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:18:32 -0000, "Larry" <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
> I've driven Series with spares on the bonnets for years, I've never
> had a problem telling where the front corners are, even with a chunky
> mudtread 7.50x16 on it. As for weightlifting with the bonnet, give the
> reliablity of early landrover bonnet catches, it's nice to know that
> the tyre will keep it shut no matter what.
>
> At least it doesn't cause the hinges to pull out of the bodywork like
> hanging it on the rear door does.
>
> Alex

 

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Larry

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• Nov 28, 2005

• #8

Can't use the back door anyway as I have a jerry can mounted there.

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes



"Austin Shackles" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On or around Sun, 27 Nov 2005 11:17:30 +0000, MVP
> <mr.nice@*nospam*softhome.net> enlightened us thusly:
>
>
> essential, really. My 110 had the wheel on the door, and the back door
was
> complete fscked as a result.
>

 

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Lee_D

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #9

Larry <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
> Having driven with on now, it is not half so bad as I thought as you
> are right you can still see the corners. Another advantage I have
> discovered, it is actually quieter, as the tire damps out the
> vibration I was obviosly getting from the bonnet before. Only snag is
> that the rim tends to collect water when it has been raining.

Right, you just need a ping pong ball on the lip now and you can use it as a
feature at the next meet

Lee D

 

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Lee_D

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• Nov 29, 2005

• #10

Larry <[email protected]> uttered summat worrerz funny about:
> Gas struts, now thats not very macho is it, the hardest part of
> opening the bonnet I have discovered is the first bit, getting the
> catch free.
>
>
>
> "Peter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I love the bonnet mounting - so macho!
>> A couple of discreet gas struts under the bonnet from the local
>> breakers make opening very easy.

Bin the catch and get two bonnet clamps such as those fitted on Percy...

looks for image...

ala main page.

http://www.lrproject.com/percy/index.html

I swapped them over from the old IIa bonnet.

Lee D