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Started by _CHOPPER_ , Jan 21 2006 09:09 AM

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 09:09 AM

I got quoted $35/pair for steel ones and $45/pair for aluminium ones, is that reasonable?

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 01:09 PM

I sold to sets on the dreaded ebay for $15 ea...others that I see seem to acheive that too...that was for Redline chrome ones.

I don't think that is reasonable

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 02:02 PM

These have always appeared a little cheapo looking, but from reading the description they do sound alright.. provided they're fitted neatly. Anyone want to comment?

http://cgi.ebay.com/...1QQcmdZViewItem
Item Number: 8029662263

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 02:11 PM

I'm not registered with Ebay and never will. Can somebody quote some cheaper prices and where I can buy them new in Melbourne? The prices I was quoted was for new ones.

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 02:36 PM

Chopper, these are $32 max and they look like this:

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THESE  ARE  BRAND NEW ITEM !!!! 2 types of clips available..BRILLIANT CHROME 1/2" STUDS AND PINS together with POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL SCUFF PLATES complete with 1/8" x 24cms long aircraft cable with NON SCRATCH VINYL COATED LANYARDS.. AUSTRALIAN MADE !!  UNIVERSAL BONNET PINS AND ACCESSORIES...SUIT MOST PERFORMANCE CARS SUCH AS FORDS HOLDENS CHEVS ETC....STOPS YOUR BONNET OPENING AT HIGH SPEED !! NO REFUNDS ONCE SENT !!!! happy bidding


I'm not sure why you don't wish to sign up to eBay. If you are interested in the item, I'm happy to buy you a set of those pins. If you are against eBay for some reason and don't want to buy anything from there, no dramas. Good luck with your search.

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 02:42 PM

Heath, I bought those exact ones from Autobarn for $19.95 (Redline)
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Posted 21 January 2006 - 03:27 PM

What about these sexy ones ?
Alot more $ but pretty
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http://www.vsport.co...t_aerocatch.htm

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 03:53 PM

RoryM, that info is highly appreciated. Did you think they were good? i.e. sit flat, install neatly, last well etc? (I'm hoping they did their job, lol!)

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Posted 21 January 2006 - 04:57 PM

19$ from autobarn i paid for mine

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Posted 22 January 2006 - 02:41 AM

I'm sure one of the supercar teams lost a bonnet last year using the alloy ones.
May have been DJR.
Does anyone else remember?
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Posted 22 January 2006 - 07:34 AM

Those flush fitting ones certainly are flash.....I would hate to think how much they are???

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Posted 22 January 2006 - 08:00 AM

Heath, they worked on every touring car since 1970 and are still going strong!
Have a look at the old pics in AMC.
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Posted 22 January 2006 - 10:12 AM

Awesome, sounds like those pins are the way to go then!

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Posted 23 January 2006 - 05:33 PM

What about these sexy ones ?
Alot more $ but pretty
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More moving parts means more things that can stuff up. I prefer the KIS theory. Keep It Simple.

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Posted 24 January 2006 - 01:09 PM

All the flush mounted types (do I have to morgage the house for those ones Datto?) are legal.
The pin type will draw a defect since the rules were changed a while back.

The push and twist GTHO type are good.

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Posted 24 January 2006 - 01:27 PM

how much are those ones worth grant?

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Posted 24 January 2006 - 01:48 PM

Couldn't tell you A1. Just looking round.

http://www.dotars.go...020sept2005.pdf
See Bonnet Pins.

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Posted 24 January 2006 - 07:05 PM

All the flush mounted types (do I have to morgage the house for those ones Datto?) are legal.
The pin type will draw a defect since the rules were changed a while back.

The vehicle I will be using the pins on will never be registered.
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