Whos fitted the "Full bonnet" chequer plate kit to their PUMA ?

[pc3]

Anyone fitted this kind of Jobbie to there PUMA, how does it look ?

Does it ruin the bonnet underneath.....I imagine it does....

Terrafirma Bonnet Centre Plate for Def 2007 on<br> | Chequer Plate - Pumatec Bonnet Plate Accessories for Land Rover Vehicles (http://www.terrafirma4x4.com/products_php.php?cat=71&grp=361)

[Naks]

Does it ruin the bonnet underneath.....I imagine it does....

The website says it doesn't. Terrafirma are usually very good about their product claims, so I imagine that it doesn't :)

[dullbird]

I'm not sure I see the point other then grip I guess, its a steel bonnet and plenty strong enough

[Naks]

I'm not sure I see the point other then grip I guess, its a steel bonnet and plenty strong enough

Not really - it tends to cave in when you're walking around on it to open tents, put stuff on the roofrack, etc.

[dullbird]

you must be fatter then me then Naks never had trouble on mine opening the roof top tent ;):D

[Naks]

you must be fatter then me then Naks never had trouble on mine opening the roof top tent ;):D

1.60m, 64kg :angel:

[dullbird]

80:eek:

However I don't make a habit of standing in the middle of a bonnet to get to the roof that's next to the windscreen:D.

I haven't stood on the bump but I have stood on the rest of it, although I wouldn't jump up and down not had any dramas with it holding my weight.:)

The guards..well that's another story and I have chequer plate on them:eek: they flex like no bodies business

[Gav110]

I have the wing tops only, and my technique is to go from there to stand on one of the hinges while I'm working on loading the front of the rack.

IMHO the full bonnet and partial bonnet chequer is but ugly and you lose the attactive look of the centre bulge.

Daniel/Mulgo ordered me in the small 'hump' piece and we laid it out on the bonnet before he fitted it. Not only did it look crappy, it didn't really cover the area I mentioned above where you need to step.

Agree with the others who have found the bonnet (despite being steel) will crumple and pop back - although at 90kg I'm no lightweight. Now I just stick to the wings and the hinges and all is sweetness and light....

[jc109]

I have the wing tops only, and my technique is to go from there to stand on one of the hinges while I'm working on loading the front of the rack.

IMHO the full bonnet and partial bonnet chequer is but ugly and you lose the attactive look of the centre bulge.

Daniel/Mulgo ordered me in the small 'hump' piece and we laid it out on the bonnet before he fitted it. Not only did it look crappy, it didn't really cover the area I mentioned above where you need to step.

Agree with the others who have found the bonnet (despite being steel) will crumple and pop back - although at 90kg I'm no lightweight. Now I just stick to the wings and the hinges and all is sweetness and light....

Maybe these offer the best of both worlds:

Haubentritte - Aluminium-Tränenblech - REINFORCEMENT - PRODUCTS (http://www.entreq.de/products/reinforcement/aluminium-traenenblech/haubentritte.html)

I don't know if I'll bother, but they're pretty unobtrusive and I'm sure they'd do the job nicely.

[Gav110]

Interesting site JC - I had no idea the Germans were so into their Defenders ! The protectors look good - I may plonk for a set....

[pc3]

Being German it will no doubt be of excellent quality too !!

[Naks]

Being German it will no doubt be of excellent quality too !!

Inded. but those prices :o

Their dual battery system costs over 2000 euros!???? #WTF

[isuzurover]

The website says it doesn't. Terrafirma are usually very good about their product claims, so I imagine that it doesn't :)


Don't you need to drill a bunch of holes to attach it??? ;)

[Naks]

Don't you need to drill a bunch of holes to attach it??? ;)

Pop-rivets ;)

[isuzurover]

Pop-rivets ;)

Which need holes...


Most people would consider that a "ruined" bonnet...

[Naks]

Which need holes... Most people would consider that a "ruined" bonnet...

My man, if it doesn't have holes, it's not a real Defender :D

[jc109]

Interesting site JC - I had no idea the Germans were so into their Defenders ! The protectors look good - I may plonk for a set....

I'll watch with interest...

[Disco44]

1.60m, 64kg :angel:

A hobbit..how will it go with me 90 KG

[Naks]

am thinking that the Puma needs the bonnet protector to look the part, looks weird with just fender tops :D


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[cucinadio]

Ive always wondered.......... couldn't you just make these yourself, would be pop...., well maybe the bonnet top would take some thinking , but the wing tops and those hinge steps would be no problems??