Thanks Jeff - I’ve stayed away from waxing it so far so hopefully should be ok. Will just keep washing / wiping it down with microfibre towel.

the simplest way to mount the pod is to have a spare bonnet and glue/screw/bond it on. Swapping the bonnet is a 5 min job

other fastening solutions are "functional not elegant" shall we say.

if you really want demountable, then the neatest solution is 2 nuts bonded in to the underside of the bonnet skin, and a "hook" on the pod that tucks under the front of the bonnet. a bit of rubber feet to protect the paint. Make it good so it doesn't rattle too much ;)

Thanks Andy - I was trying to work out how I could minimise the bolts and holes! Don’t have the space to store a spare bonnet so needs to be a bolt on/off job

Very strong magnets! :icon_biggrin:

velcro

hard-drive magnets

I’ve had a couple of suggestions now about magnets - to be honest I thought there was no way I would find anything strong enough. I know I’m not fitting any actual lamps but the GRP for the lamp pod assembly itself plus the cover is quite heavy.

Do folks think magnets would really hold this...plus the fact it’s going onto the front of the bonnet where it slopes down ... where the Shell sticker is?

A lot of taxi roof sign rely on two magnets. Strong
magnets like on the bottom of dishes for holding nuts and bolts when working on the car would do and have a plastic cover to avoid scratching.

I don't know about other posters' comments, re magnets, but mine was meant in jest. I'm not saying it can't be done, but I wouldn't want to rely on it. Thinking laterally,,,,, someone suggested 'hooking' at the front (good idea) - could this be supplemented by some fixings (maybe screws on the pod? which go through the bonnet and are secured with penny washers and wing nuts (with suitable spring washers/star washers to ensure shake proofing). Now here's the good bit :icon_idea: a thin piece of metal with a similar screw attached which can be put through the hole (s) when the pod is removed - this thin piece of metal has one of your decals on it, which renders it almost invisible!

neodymium magnets on bottom side of the bonnet, and additional
magnets on the pod.

actually, if you have your bonnet vent cut out, you could effectively strap it on!

as long as it sat on rubbers to save the paint.

wouldnt be SECURE in terms of theft, but would be secure enough to drive about.

where is your front plate? if its a stick on one, you could mask the bonnet holes within that?

Been looking at the magnet options - never knew the kind of weight rating neodymium magnets could hold and not too expensive. Going to order a couple of those and see how it works first.

If that won’t hold it I’ve worked out a mounting system where the holes are concealed at the back of the bonnet vent and under the return edge at the front of the bonnet.

Thanks for all the comments/feedback - clearly proved an interesting topic :-)

I keep a supply of neodymium magnets stuck to the side of the toolbox.
Attach one to the shaft of a screwdriver or socket and it will hold the screw, bolt or nut in place while you thread it into a tight awkward space.

Thanks - just found some relatively small ones that claim they can hold 34kg!

Very belated congratulations from me. :cool:

Great to see you out and enjoying the car after all the hard work you put in.

I think picking up a bit of mud over the winter will just add to the overall look.

Enjoy, Paul. :)

Thanks Paul - it’s certainly getting dirty!

A few pics from earlier today to prove it’s also capable of carrying the weekly shop .....

https://i.ibb.co/zbvXJhW/BD7-CFB50-6...E2919528-A.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/K2K7z2g/DEFC1093-60...2-CB45-DCD.jpg

Still a fricken good looking car that. My compliments

Dave

"WOW" factor high!

Thanks for the kind comments guys - it certainly attracts attention on the road and when stopped !

One other thing the shopping trip did prove was that it can cope with speed bumps ok - I was worried about the rear under the engine where it’s so low on the coilovers but seemed fine taking it steady and slow over the bumps.