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Carbon fibre bonnets. Gauging interest

Post by cantfindausername »

Just been contacted by a mate regarding Carbon fibre bonnets.

Just gauging interest at the minute.

Costs likely to be £300 if there are 5 people. (is this good?)

I've asked for examples of ones he's done before to see what quality is like.

Will also find out if they are complete CF or done over a FG skeleton.

Would be standard style, with OE fitment. With or without washer jets I would imagine.

Anyone interested??
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I'm after this type if your going to get these i'm in

http://www.shockmr2.com/bonnet.htm
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I may be interested, just started looking at these.

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I can't see the shock website from work, but these are currently of standard design only.
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ive been after one of these for a while now im interested. is it a complete straight swap?
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yeah it will be an exact replacement for the bonnet.

I'm still trying to get some more info, but its good to see people are interested.
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Might be if he throws in a boot for £500 all in ;)
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I'll see what I can do...
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I would also be up for it funds allowing, boonet and boot would be ace and it would cut down on how much body work needs respraying in the future :D

I would love the vented one though - would it be possible? It will match the front wings I am making for the car.

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The boots of course need to be strong enough to resist a heavy spoiler and the drag it produces at speed, but a bonnet and boot combination would be ace and a deal sealer.
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Dont think the vented one would be possible... with out a doner 8-[ anyone?

I'd be supplying my OE one for a template. But maybe after thats moulded I could hack some vents into it and do another mould... :lol:

I'll see if I can get over there this weekend to have a chat with the guy.
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Could be interested this

Can you find out the make though. The C Wings I had on my old subaru and it was absolute sh*te. Weight was stupidly heavy (ok some are wet lay and just have a carbon fibre laid over the top of them) but 6 months later, the bonnet was in very very bad condition. Changed to another carbon bonnet and after 18 months still looked like new.
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This is unbranded. I'm yet to see the quality of the work, but when I do I'll be sure to report back
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Depending on when this is going ahead, I may be interested too.
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I'm not interested as my readies need to go on the 2's upkeep but i can understand why a carbon fibre bonnet would be a good thing. I can't believe how heavy the standard bonnets are, the must have some structural purpose; they add half the weight to the 2!!! :shock: :) :)
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A bonnet would be good, but a boot better. Take the weight away where it's needed. No point dialing even more understeer into these things with a lighter front without working on the rear.
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I would be up for one if they are a standard bonnet but not with the vents
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me too
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I'd be up for a boot if they are going to be available.
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