With the way the 2 systems (deploy-able and the bonnet struts) are attached, I can't see how they can be used together. Reason is, those struts attach to both the wing and bonnet in a fixed position and only allows the bonnet to raise from the front but the deploy-able bonnet system raises the back of the bonnet a good few inches. The bonnet strut would restrict this happening so I think it will be a no go :(I'm interested too.
I believe that hinge area is identical and we can use the US aftermarket hood struts like Redline or MRT.
Whether this is legal or not.. I don't know.
(since we have the deployable bonnet for pedestrian safety, aftermarket hood struts could prevent the system from working - not that I am worried at that since my thoughts is this system is crap)
Perhaps in Australia you will not have the pedestrian safety system - probably because aussie are more careful when crossing the street
Good luck explaining that if you have an accident (fingers crossed no one does) but honestly disabling this kind of safety system is not a great idea at all
This ^^Good luck explaining that if you have an accident (fingers crossed no one does) but honestly disabling this kind of safety system is not a great idea at all
Pfft, humbug! Them pedestrians and cyclists, should learn to get out of my way!Good luck explaining that if you have an accident (fingers crossed no one does) but honestly disabling this kind of safety system is not a great idea at all
Why would you have to explain anything? This depolayable bonnet thing is not mandatory and about 1 million + other cars don't have it...Good luck explaining that if you have an accident (fingers crossed no one does) but honestly disabling this kind of safety system is not a great idea at all
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You have an accident that involves a person hitting your bonnet and said person suffers serious injuries. Regardless of who's fault the accident was, the crash investigators are going to look in to the accident and find that the deploy-able bonnet that is fitted to the car has not deployed, which they will say "could have saved or lowered the chances of death/injury". They will then find that said system has been tampered with and will see why by finding the bonnet struts you fitted.........see where I am going with this and why you will have explaining to do?
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