Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII?

dstev2000 · 02-06-2007, 19:28

They look rather posh and they will kill the "ooh, doesn't your car have bonnet lifters?" carp that i've had in the past.

Put me down for TWO please, one for my L&K and one for SWMBO's vRS.

Ta.

One small question though, does the lifter push the bonnet as high as the standard rest? I read somewhere that the lifter stops a little short, do we know by how much?

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 02:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

They look rather posh and they will kill the "ooh, doesn't your car have bonnet lifters?" carp that i've had in the past.

Put me down for TWO please, one for my L&K and one for SWMBO's vRS.

Ta.

One small question though, does the lifter push the bonnet as high as the standard rest? I read somewhere that the lifter stops a little short, do we know by how much?

The bonnet is bl88dy heavy as well !

Thanks for your interest Dan, here is TallioN's Race Blue vRS with MILOTEC bonnet lifter in place.

Looks big enough to get your head in, but perhaps too small to get the engine block out

I have PM'd TallioN for the reduction in opening height and will update when he replies.

Quote:

1) VRS195 (me!)
2) Vimto2000
3) Jonno VRs
4) dstev2000
5) dstev2000 SWMBO

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 02:39

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Originally Posted by VRStu

What colour car have you ordered Paul?

Arrr! - that be the Black Pearl, Cap'n Jack

With four pieces of 18s

Had to drop my full spec so that MILOTEC GB would fit in my signature:

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Black Pearl - 18" Zeniths - Rear Park - Htd Sts - Cruise - S/R - Maxidot - Sunset - Xenons - Curtains (!) - VarBoot - 2Zone - Dim - Rain - Tunnel - Rear E/W - Jumbo

gillywibble · 03-06-2007, 02:52

Potentially interested, but also would like to know the difference in bonnet height.

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 04:05

OK I don't have an Octavia at the moment, and until TallioN returns (with a tape measure)

All we have to do is some simple trigonometry, I am however relying on you lot to supply me with the car based dimensions and I will do the calculations.

PS: - this is a joke and a PM has been sent to TallioN

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 04:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by gillywibble

Potentially interested, but also would like to know the difference in bonnet height.

Thanks gillywibble - I will provisionally add your interest (all interested parties dependent on confirmed price and specification etc)

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1) VRS195 (me!)
2) Vimto2000
3) Jonno VRs
4) dstev2000
5) dstev2000 SWMBO
6) gillywibble

**GAFF** · 03-06-2007, 12:43

Any idea of the cost of shipping to Ireland ?

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 13:49

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Originally Posted by GAFF

Any idea of the cost of shipping to Ireland ?

GAFF, I can't say for sure, as I don't know the kit's exact weight.

The kit comprises the following:

1x LIFTOMAT (the gas strut)
2x ball joint sockets
2x spacers
1 x self locking nut (8mm)
2x locking pins for ball joints
1x mounting rail
1x instructions!
and the packaging for that lot

SHIPPING COSTS FOR UK / EUROPE

Your guess is as good as mine - but I think they will be less than 1kg each, on eBay the P&P for similar kits to Europe seem to be about £6.50 (and that includes packing costs aswell).

So if it weighs:

500g-1,000g
£1.92 to £2.30 UK SECOND CLASS
£3.85 STANDARD UK PARCELS
£3.88 to £5.88 AIRMAIL
1kg-1.5kg
£4.95 STANDARD UK PARCELS
£5.88 to £8.38 AIRMAIL

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 14:11

Another photo of MILOTEC lifter in place:

Note: unpainted mounting rail

gillywibble · 03-06-2007, 14:32

Looks a decent height. I'll be a definite then

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 14:33

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Originally Posted by gillywibble

Looks a decent height. I'll be a definite then

Excellent! - worth scoping out the german forums for pictures then

VRS195 · 03-06-2007, 15:55

TallioN has done us proud and has supplied not only measurements BUT photos aswell.

Thank you very much TallioN !

The aperture is 1.1m or 110 cm

dstev2000 · 03-06-2007, 17:38

That's more than adequate.

I wanted to make sure it wasn't silly low so I would smack my head every time I check the oil (every few days most probably)

I'm 6'3" and didn't want to have to kneel to get under the bonnet

Excellent photos by the way

Am I the only one with the compulsion to keep cleaning that bit above the number plate that the bonnet usually hides?

gillywibble · 03-06-2007, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Am I the only one with the compulsion to keep cleaning that bit above the number plate that the bonnet usually hides?

I always clean there, and inside the bonnet, engine bay, door shuts, boot etc. Don't like to leave anything. You can eat your dinner off my engine (if you so desire

)

gillywibble · 03-06-2007, 17:51

By the way, the bonnet is currently 119cm so not much difference really.

TallioN · 03-06-2007, 18:00

You are welcome guys

P.S. next time before making photos for Briskoda I promise you to clean my car everywhere!

dstev2000 · 03-06-2007, 18:12

I always used to give the door shuts and the like a good cleaning but not every time.

dstev2000 · 03-06-2007, 18:14

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Originally Posted by TallioN

You are welcome guys

P.S. next time before making photos for Briskoda I promise you to clean my car everywhere!

I was only pulling yer leg

The rest of the car is nice and clean though

storm monkey · 04-06-2007, 12:03

I'll take one!

Phil

**GAFF** · 04-06-2007, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRS195

GAFF, I can't say for sure, as I don't know the kit's exact weight.

Can you put me down as a maybe (if that okay).

02-06-2007, 19:28	#21
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? They look rather posh and they will kill the "ooh, doesn't your car have bonnet lifters?" carp that i've had in the past. Put me down for TWO please, one for my L&K and one for SWMBO's vRS. Ta. One small question though, does the lifter push the bonnet as high as the standard rest? I read somewhere that the lifter stops a little short, do we know by how much? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

03-06-2007, 02:52	#24
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 209 Thanked 184 Times in 147 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Potentially interested, but also would like to know the difference in bonnet height. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

03-06-2007, 04:05	#25
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 776 Thanks: 3 Thanked 43 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? OK I don't have an Octavia at the moment, and until TallioN returns (with a tape measure) All we have to do is some simple trigonometry, I am however relying on you lot to supply me with the car based dimensions and I will do the calculations. PS: - this is a joke and a PM has been sent to TallioN __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!) Last edited by VRS195; 03-06-2007 at 04:36.

03-06-2007, 12:43	#27
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,648 Thanks: 19 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Any idea of the cost of shipping to Ireland ? __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

03-06-2007, 14:11	#29
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 776 Thanks: 3 Thanked 43 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Another photo of MILOTEC lifter in place: Note: unpainted mounting rail __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!) Last edited by VRS195; 03-06-2007 at 14:22.

03-06-2007, 14:32	#30
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 209 Thanked 184 Times in 147 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? Looks a decent height. I'll be a definite then __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

03-06-2007, 15:55	#32
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 776 Thanks: 3 Thanked 43 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? TallioN has done us proud and has supplied not only measurements BUT photos aswell. Thank you very much TallioN ! The aperture is 1.1m or 110 cm __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

03-06-2007, 17:38	#33
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? That's more than adequate. I wanted to make sure it wasn't silly low so I would smack my head every time I check the oil (every few days most probably) I'm 6'3" and didn't want to have to kneel to get under the bonnet Excellent photos by the way Am I the only one with the compulsion to keep cleaning that bit above the number plate that the bonnet usually hides? __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

03-06-2007, 17:51	#35
gillywibble Cuthbert Dibble Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Watching Tom peeping at Lady Godiva. Posts: 5,585 Thanks: 209 Thanked 184 Times in 147 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? By the way, the bonnet is currently 119cm so not much difference really. __________________ I drink, therefore I spam.

03-06-2007, 18:00	#36
TallioN Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Russia Posts: 125 Thanks: 1 Thanked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? You are welcome guys P.S. next time before making photos for Briskoda I promise you to clean my car everywhere! __________________ new vRS 2.0 TFSI blue race

03-06-2007, 18:12	#37
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,825 Thanks: 37 Thanked 150 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? I always used to give the door shuts and the like a good cleaning but not every time. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

04-06-2007, 12:03	#39
storm monkey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Posts: 309 Thanks: 5 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Anyone interested in a bonnet lift Group Buy for OctyII? I'll take one! Phil __________________ My Car - 2.0 TDI Octavia L&K My Toy - 95 Corrado VR6 STORM SWMBO's - 55 Navara

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