Hmmm....good question. Still thinking about brackets to hold the front and rear of the hinge to the cowl/body. More for peace of mind rather than a necessity.

When one side is opened, the Dzus fasteners on the other side keep it in place. No problems at all. To remove the bonnet entirely just unfasten both sides and fold both sides up together and lift. Super light without the nose cowl.

The Dzus fasteners actually work as intended with this set up.


Steve
Late 2012 M3W