Leapers?

[stopper]

Good Morning,

I am slightly confused {it doesn't take much at my age !}  I see a lot of s types on this forum with leapers,  I thought they were illegal.   But I have seen folding ones fitted with a spring.

Would they be legal?  I would like a leaper but don't want to break the law or upset my insurers.

thank you grumpy

[Old Peter]

Hi Brian,

The leaper is quite legal but has to be properly located and must have be able to leave the car rather than to remain firm in an accident.

I have a leaper that was not a springer one but an adhesive one that swivels.

Regards,

Peter.

[JOE-DOT-COM]

hi

the sprung leaper are legal, as they break off if hit with force

they can only go in one place on a S-type, theres a hole in the bonnet frame work and the hole must be in the middle

if you fit one make sure you buy a s-type one, as the base is curved, theres a few different types, make sure its put on the right way round aswell, like in peter's photo, see so many on backwards

cheers

Joe

[Mark Five]

Here's mine, which was easily fitted - the scariest bit was actually drilling a hole in the bonnet! Measure thrice, drill once.. 😨

Mark