What purpose does the belt serve?
a) Stop the bonnet flying open?
b) Just for show?
a) is not needed. The bonnet catches do that.
b) if it is the image you like then ok...but, the paintwork is prone to damage. Especially over the
Louvres. Some bonnets can be ordered with a gap in the louvres that allows a belt to be fitted, removing the high danger area for damage.
Badge bars? My Plus8 came with one and several badges. I took most badges off as cooling on a Plus8 can be on the edge and didn't want interference with airflow. A rear badge bar? Not for me. I prefer the cleaner look on my Plus Four. A Welsh flag badge replaced the original on the bonnet sides. The dealer pre-empted that as a nice surprise for me. Save me swopping them.👍