New POD Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 I have tracked a BINI bonnet in the right liquid yellow colour at last, but it's going to need transporting. Do we think there's any way I can get it inside a 04 Accord Saloon ? Could I strap it to a bike rack ? Could I attach the MX5 boot rack to the boot (I think it will fit) and tie it to that ?
overrun Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Blanket on the roof of the Accord, BINI bonnet on blanket and ratchet strap it through the car, onto the roof. Use as many blankets etc as required, to prevent surfaces being scratched or dirtied. IMO. Vince70 and rml2345 2
Spiny Norman Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Bolt it onto the bootlid at a jaunty angle to use as a rear spoiler. AlabamaShrimp and michael1703 2
Timewaster Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Easy on the ratchet straps If you go for the blanket on roof idea. You will kink or distort the roof very easily. Fix the bini but kill the Accord? Boooo overrun 1
overrun Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Drive over the BINI bonnet with the Accord. That's option 2. rml2345 and Vince70 2
rml2345 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 +1 on the blanket roof ratchet strap idea but it's probably worth seeing if it'll fit first as the local plod may not take too kindly to it overhanging by loads or whatnot. Know anyone with a van? That would be easier still.
overrun Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 +1 on the blanket roof ratchet strap idea but it's probably worth seeing if it'll fit first as the local plod may not take too kindly to it overhanging by loads or whatnot. Know anyone with a van? That would be easier still.It's a saloon. He would probably struggle to get a folded pram in there. I reckon it's my way, or the highway - or both, depending how well it is secured.
KruJoe Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 See if you can find one of those inflatable roof racks (I kid you not). They're ace, and more common on the continent. If not, inner tubes / air-bed / couple of li-los. vulgalour 1
jonathan_dyane Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Remove original bonnet from bini, drive to collect new bonnet bonnetless. Fit new bonnet, drive home... rml2345, Skizzer, Vince70 and 1 other 4
KruJoe Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HandiRack-HR20-Inflatable-Car-Roof-Bars-Universal-Fitting-Pump-Carry-Bag-/331169740877?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&hash=item4d1b41384d Vince70 1
KruJoe Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 PS: Please people, think about your thread title punctuation; there's been some shockers lately.
KruJoe Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 ^ Dodgy comma use!!! ^ Dodgy exclamation mark use! overrun and Vince70 2
overrun Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 In10tional M8Y I like those inflatable racks. KruJoe 1
overrun Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Overuse of the word dodgy.'Lucas' is an acceptable substitute. Vince70 and rml2345 2
purplebargeken Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 A few years ago I bought a replacement bonnet for my Landy. It was located somewhere above Coventry. I used the Amica to collect it with the aid of a small duvet and some 'thinner that I would have liked' rope. It worked reasonably well until around Coventry. The rope was unhappy. I understood this and provided my right hand to help secure the bonnet whilst driving. It was fun*. It was so much fun that I left the bonnet with a mate in Cov and collected it a few weeks later using the Landie. Well dodgy!
chaseracer Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Can you hammer a larger Honda over it? Dave_Q 1
r.welfare Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I transported a 405 bonnet on the roof bars of my Accord a few years back, it was fine. But Pete's idea is best. It's only 4 bolts on the hinges.
Alexg Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 I may be being a bit silly here, but won't it just fit behind the front seats? Just open the rear door and slide it in standing upright.
PhilA Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Anecdotally, a mk3 Escort bonnet will fit in a Fiat Cinquecento with the doors and boot shut, and still leave room to drive fairly comfortably. Anything's possible. Aren't the front lights part of the bonnet assemblage on a Bini? Phil
Skizzer Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Can I just congratulate everyone on not saying it's not worth the hassle, scrap the Bini and just roll around in the Accord instead. Because I know several people will have thought it. chaseracer and Bobthebeard 2
jonathan_dyane Posted August 23, 2014 Posted August 23, 2014 Not that it helps you one iota but I managed to fit the following XM parts in the back of my C900 (and closed the boot and could even see out of my rear view mirror) Bonnet and hingesFront panelRadiator and intercoolerNose coneBumperVarious lights and other odds and sods. The answer then is to buy an old Saab (probably).
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