Multi-link Bonnet Hinges

Sutripta · 29th July 2016, 20:53

Can someone list out which Indian vehicles (current, or recently discontinued) have/ had multilink bonnet hinges. And pictures of those, if possible.

Sutripta

deetjohn · 31st July 2016, 15:40

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And pictures of those, if possible.

There you go!

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Gannu_1 · 31st July 2016, 17:43

The new Superb has it.

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wanderernomad · 31st July 2016, 19:24

Whats special or advantageous about them?

Sutripta · 31st July 2016, 21:05

Thanks guys. Will wait for others to chip in.

Wonder if with the coming of gas struts, the design with springs working between links is dead.

Regards
Sutripta

deetjohn · 1st August 2016, 08:14

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Originally Posted by wanderernomad

Whats special or advantageous about them?

What I have observed is that, with some designs, it's a necessity. The shape of the fender, windshield, bonnet (Both Fiesta and Superb got clamshell bonnet) and the overall clearances available decides that.

With multilink, the bonnet pushes a little forward and opens. This helps to clear the very sloping windshield and the lid is almost perpendicular to the ground when it's fully open. Gives more accessibility to the engine bay.

Also, one don't need to bear the entire weight of the bonnet while opening as it's always supported by two legs on either side.

GTO · 1st August 2016, 13:02

I guess the first car in India to have these was the Mercedes W124.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRRx98t4jjk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8z2_e1OCbI

Allowed the hood to open up 90 degrees like this:

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Sutripta · 1st August 2016, 20:39

^^^
Talk of being overengineered!

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I guess the first car in India to have these was the Mercedes W124.

Actually the first in India I think would be the American cars, late 40s-early 50s.
Currently in the homegrown crop, off the top of my head, would be Aria, Storme, XUV (I think).

Regards
Sutripta

GTO · 12th August 2016, 16:02

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Originally Posted by Sutripta

Actually the first in India I think would be the American cars

Looks like Americans love this system! Here's the 2016 Ford Mustang with multi-link hinges for the boot:

Sutripta · 12th August 2016, 20:55

Long back I remember seeing a VW with a very lightweight multilink boot hinge. I think it was the Passat, not too sure.

I was actually trying to list all the multilink hinges which one could buy as spares here in India now. Spring type, not gas strut type. Not too difficult designing and making a one off. Will work, but look crude. Sourcing the spring would be another matter altogether.

Regards
Sutripta

sourabhzen · 15th August 2016, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Sutripta

Long back I remember seeing a VW with a very lightweight multilink boot hinge. I think it was the Passat, not too sure.

I was actually trying to list all the multilink hinges which one could buy as spares here in India now. Spring type, not gas strut type. Not too difficult designing and making a one off. Will work, but look crude. Sourcing the spring would be another matter altogether.

Regards
Sutripta

I think Storme has it.

sai_ace · 18th August 2016, 17:24

The Fiat Linea has this set up for its boot lid.

Credit for the pic is http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...-1-3l-mjd.html

and then Patchyboy has shown that it isn't too difficult to replicate the same yup front as well for the bonnet.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...ft-bonnet.html

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Sutripta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,668 Thanked: 6,224 Times	re: Multi-link Bonnet Hinges Thanks guys. Will wait for others to chip in. Wonder if with the coming of gas struts, the design with springs working between links is dead. Regards Sutripta
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Sutripta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,668 Thanked: 6,224 Times	Re: Multi-link Bonnet Hinges Long back I remember seeing a VW with a very lightweight multilink boot hinge. I think it was the Passat, not too sure. I was actually trying to list all the multilink hinges which one could buy as spares here in India now. Spring type, not gas strut type. Not too difficult designing and making a one off. Will work, but look crude. Sourcing the spring would be another matter altogether. Regards Sutripta
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sai_ace BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CBE-BLR-MAS Posts: 431 Thanked: 687 Times	Re: Multi-link Bonnet Hinges The Fiat Linea has this set up for its boot lid. Credit for the pic is http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...-1-3l-mjd.html and then Patchyboy has shown that it isn't too difficult to replicate the same yup front as well for the bonnet. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...ft-bonnet.html Attached Thumbnails
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