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Bonnet dampers = Sheared bonnet hinges ???
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NafemanNathan
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yeah lol 
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Well said, that was my something somethingNafemanNathan wrote:Mine do to, but I don't think that's it.
How does this sound?...
The reason I suspected the bonnet dampers is that with a standard setup with bonnet prop the weight is quite evenly distributed and simply sat on three points.
But with the dampers, the load is all on one end. The dampers are only about 100mm from the hinge pins and act as a pivot for practically the entire weight of a heavy OEM bonnet to lever up on the hinge pins. The dampers alone are obviously strong enough themselves to support the weight so act as a solid pivot point. Now imagine the wind bumping the bonnet up and down... Can't be good for those pins.