Bonnet lifters

Skodacious · 21-10-2004, 20:59

I am interested in fitting lifters to the bonnet of my Octy vRS and I know that the subject of fitting bonnet lifters has been covered before...

However this is a slightly different slant on the subject!

1. Is it possible to fit the lifters fitted to Mk4 Golf to the Octavia - are they a straight fit or do they require modification? I quite like the thought of the black VAG part as it would look more 'factory'.

2. Are there any implications in terms of stressing the bonnet structure. I have heard that they can cause the bonnet to buckle or droop at the point where the lifter attaches to the bonnet itself. Cars fitted with lifters as standard, have I've been told, got reinforcing at this point.

3. I was also told that with 'cheaper' lifter kits that they can fail and cause the bonnet to open when you don't want it to!

4. Any implications for the warranty?

Sorry to ask so many questions but answers to any of the above will be gratefully received!

Many thanks

SkodiRS · 21-10-2004, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Skodacious

I am interested in fitting lifters to the bonnet of my Octy vRS and I know that the subject of fitting bonnet lifters has been covered before...

However this is a slightly different slant on the subject!

1. Is it possible to fit the lifters fitted to Mk4 Golf to the Octavia - are they a straight fit or do they require modification? I quite like the thought of the black VAG part as it would look more 'factory'.

2. Are there any implications in terms of stressing the bonnet structure. I have heard that they can cause the bonnet to buckle or droop at the point where the lifter attaches to the bonnet itself. Cars fitted with lifters as standard, have I've been told, got reinforcing at this point.

3. I was also told that with 'cheaper' lifter kits that they can fail and cause the bonnet to open when you don't want it to!

4. Any implications for the warranty?

Sorry to ask so many questions but answers to any of the above will be gratefully received!

Many thanks

I don't think the Golf ones will fit as these are mounted to one of the suspension turrets.

I have Miltotec ones and these work fine. I don't see how they could pop the bonnet open...they'd have to work out how to release the bonnet catch.

They are connected to the bonnet hinge and the front wing.......so no worries on bonnet buckling.

No sure about warranty.

Cheers.

Nigel26 · 22-10-2004, 10:14

i'd have thought if the bonnet somehow did pop open and put the window through resulting in you righting the car off Skoda would somehow try to pin it down to the unfactory fitted lifters but theres not much chance in this happening

i'm fitting a set of the milotec ones this weekend and i'm not worrying about any of the above.

boyced · 22-10-2004, 10:43

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Originally Posted by Nigel26

i'd have thought if the bonnet somehow did pop open and put the window through resulting in you righting the car off Skoda would somehow try to pin it down to the unfactory fitted lifters but theres not much chance in this happening

i'm fitting a set of the milotec ones this weekend and i'm not worrying about any of the above.

Did you order these from Germany? I'm after some, how much do they cost with postage?

Jimmy · 22-10-2004, 11:00

There's a GB on at the moment for bonnet lifters. If you're quick you might just be able to tag on the back of it....... You'll need to be quick though

SkodiRS · 22-10-2004, 11:13

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Originally Posted by Jimmy

There's a GB on at the moment for bonnet lifters. If you're quick you might just be able to tag on the back of it....... You'll need to be quick though

Behave yourself Jimmy.

Not sure if Butts do these...I got mine from Germany.....bl**dy expensive as you have to do a European money transfer.....cost me £70 in total.

Would be better to club together with some others then you share the cost of European money transfer and P&P.

boyced · 22-10-2004, 11:37

Is that the same group buy from that company that everyone's been having problems with? or is there anyother group buy?

European money transfer, do they not take credit card?

SkodiRS · 22-10-2004, 11:48

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Originally Posted by boyced

Is that the same group buy from that company that everyone's been having problems with? or is there anyother group buy?

European money transfer, do they not take credit card?

Forget about the AAT group buy......

If you deal directly with Milotec they don't accept CCs.

**TaviaRS** · 22-10-2004, 11:56

Or you could get the ones for a Leon

boyced · 22-10-2004, 11:58

do the leon ones fit? I heard someone mention the golf ones?

Milotec don't take CC, thats crazy! Bank transfer to is about £15-£25!

SkodiRS · 22-10-2004, 12:02

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Originally Posted by boyced

I heard someone mention the golf ones?

One end of the Golf strut is mounted on the suspension turret so unless you're good at welding........

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

Milotec don't take CC, thats crazy! Bank transfer to is about £15-£25!

That's why is cost me £70...lifters were around £40.

boyced · 22-10-2004, 12:04

what about the leon ones?

Skodacious · 22-10-2004, 12:11

So could you go to your local Seat garage and order the factory fit lifters and bolt them straight on to an Octy?

If so how many would I need? One each side or just one on the left or right?

I'm after that factory fit look!

boyced · 22-10-2004, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skodacious

So could you go to your local Seat garage and order the factory fit lifters and bolt them straight on to an Octy?

If so how many would I need? One each side or just one on the left or right?

I'm after that factory fit look!

I'd imagine that you'd need two, one for each side. Are the seat ones not the same fitment as the golf ones?

Anyone fitted the seat ones?

Skodacious · 22-10-2004, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by boyced

I'd imagine that you'd need two, one for each side. Are the seat ones not the same fitment as the golf ones?

Anyone fitted the seat ones?

I really don't know! I suppose the choices for non 'bling' ones are Audi A3 + A4, Seat Leon + Toledo and the Mk4 Golf (the Golf option appears to be out of the equation).

I think one each side would work best too - so at least that is sorted!!!

stathap · 22-10-2004, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Skodacious

I really don't know! I suppose the choices for non 'bling' ones are Audi A3 + A4, Seat Leon + Toledo and the Mk4 Golf (the Golf option appears to be out of the equation).

I think one each side would work best too - so at least that is sorted!!!

Here's a pic shamelessly nicked off RobDon on Cupranet...

There's only one as standard on the Leons and they fit to the bracket that we've already got...

Don't either Des or Mr Jutel have one of these fitted

stathap · 22-10-2004, 15:15

and there's some BIG pics here (not v dial up friendly)

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...ighlight=brace

Skodacious · 22-10-2004, 15:27

Thanks for that stathap!

I think that has probably ruled out Seat ones too.

So perhaps Audi ones maybe the answer.

stathap · 22-10-2004, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Skodacious

Thanks for that stathap!

I think that has probably ruled out Seat ones too.

why come

??

Skodacious · 22-10-2004, 15:45

They appear to need a special mounting plate to attach the base to (located on the suspension turret). I'm pretty sure my Octy hasn't got that already fitted.

Also I might need to drill a hole in the bonnet to attach the other end to...

I think I need to study whats already there in more detail

21-10-2004, 20:59	#1
Skodacious Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Anglia (Cambridge) Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bonnet lifters I am interested in fitting lifters to the bonnet of my Octy vRS and I know that the subject of fitting bonnet lifters has been covered before... However this is a slightly different slant on the subject! 1. Is it possible to fit the lifters fitted to Mk4 Golf to the Octavia - are they a straight fit or do they require modification? I quite like the thought of the black VAG part as it would look more 'factory'. 2. Are there any implications in terms of stressing the bonnet structure. I have heard that they can cause the bonnet to buckle or droop at the point where the lifter attaches to the bonnet itself. Cars fitted with lifters as standard, have I've been told, got reinforcing at this point. 3. I was also told that with 'cheaper' lifter kits that they can fail and cause the bonnet to open when you don't want it to! 4. Any implications for the warranty? Sorry to ask so many questions but answers to any of the above will be gratefully received! Many thanks __________________ 2004 Skoda Octavia vRS MK1 'The original and best' 2003 Peugeot 206 SW 1.1 LX 'It has a split tailgate!'

22-10-2004, 10:14	#3
Nigel26 Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walsall, West Midlands Posts: 2,298 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i'd have thought if the bonnet somehow did pop open and put the window through resulting in you righting the car off Skoda would somehow try to pin it down to the unfactory fitted lifters but theres not much chance in this happening i'm fitting a set of the milotec ones this weekend and i'm not worrying about any of the above. __________________ Sea Grey Mondeo Titanium X

22-10-2004, 11:37	#7
boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is that the same group buy from that company that everyone's been having problems with? or is there anyother group buy? European money transfer, do they not take credit card? __________________

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TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Or you could get the ones for a Leon __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

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boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	do the leon ones fit? I heard someone mention the golf ones? Milotec don't take CC, thats crazy! Bank transfer to is about £15-£25! __________________

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Jimmy Briskodian Join Date: May 2003 Location: North East Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There's a GB on at the moment for bonnet lifters. If you're quick you might just be able to tag on the back of it....... You'll need to be quick though

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boyced fully boyced. Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what about the leon ones? __________________

22-10-2004, 12:11	#13
Skodacious Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Anglia (Cambridge) Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So could you go to your local Seat garage and order the factory fit lifters and bolt them straight on to an Octy? If so how many would I need? One each side or just one on the left or right? I'm after that factory fit look! __________________ 2004 Skoda Octavia vRS MK1 'The original and best' 2003 Peugeot 206 SW 1.1 LX 'It has a split tailgate!'

22-10-2004, 15:15	#17
stathap Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: north Posts: 1,220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	and there's some BIG pics here (not v dial up friendly) http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...ighlight=brace __________________ "Classic" Black Magic

22-10-2004, 15:27	#18
Skodacious Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Anglia (Cambridge) Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that stathap! I think that has probably ruled out Seat ones too. So perhaps Audi ones maybe the answer. __________________ 2004 Skoda Octavia vRS MK1 'The original and best' 2003 Peugeot 206 SW 1.1 LX 'It has a split tailgate!'

22-10-2004, 15:45	#20
Skodacious Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Anglia (Cambridge) Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	They appear to need a special mounting plate to attach the base to (located on the suspension turret). I'm pretty sure my Octy hasn't got that already fitted. Also I might need to drill a hole in the bonnet to attach the other end to... I think I need to study whats already there in more detail __________________ 2004 Skoda Octavia vRS MK1 'The original and best' 2003 Peugeot 206 SW 1.1 LX 'It has a split tailgate!'

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