Bonnet Choice...

[Jackman 0]

Basically i will be needed a new bonnet so want to go for a lighter weight model...

 

This one below looks a good option, but do you just bonnet pin this on or is some sort of reinforcing needed?

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Xsport-Racing-Peugeo...=item3caaf554cf

 

It need to be a Autobonnet to help clear my throttle bodies and coilpack cover!

 

Is there anymore options?

[oddball366 0]

I do belive a lot of people use a bonnet pin in the middle to stop any flaping. There are a few diffrent companys who make auto bonnets. i am currently waiting for a bonnet from magnum motorsport, its carbon fibre with a bluge at the front of the bonnet to clear TB`s on a gti-6 lump.

http://www.magnummotorsport.co.uk/pug205.html

If you want i will keep you updated of my bonnet as soon as it arrives.

[JRL 14 1 Cars]

Hi mate, I was also looking at the xsport ones. It will do the job but my friends one doesnt fit all that great. This put me off but I came across this one and bought it on ebay item number 320520169196 This guy re-inforces the front and bonnet pin areas with carbon fibre. They definately are alot lighter plus with four bonnet pins you can remove the whole bonnet when working on your engine or at shows. I would recommend locking bonnet pins so no one pinches it or engine parts.

[gixxerash 0]

i got a set of bonnet pins off ebay they are flush fit locking ones in chrome easy to fit £10 with delivery comes with all the instructions just make sure you have HUGE drill bits

[JRL 14 1 Cars]

i got a set of bonnet pins off ebay they are flush fit locking ones in chrome easy to fit £10 with delivery comes with all the instructions just make sure you have HUGE drill bits

 

Il have to get some of those.

[gixxerash 0]

Il have to get some of those.

 

it was £15 not £10 but still very cheap seen these for over £30 in shops

just type in flush fit bonnet pins i would put the link up but for some reason it takes you into my ebay so i'm not gunna lol. i have checked there are some on there

Edited April 29, 2010 by gixxerash

[JRL 14 1 Cars]

did you get four or two?

[swordfish210 20]

I'm using the Xsport auto skin and it's pretty good. It's freakishly light but it doesn need a 5th clip in the front to stop it lifting. I'm using 4 aero catches and 1 Dzus clip. Without the 5th clip you end up with this:

 

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

I guess I got away lightely with my Xsport bonnet, i've only got 4 bonnet pins.

 

It's a carbon one though, don't know if that will make much difference? It's reinforced with fibreglass on bottom, and more so in the areas where it'd flex

[Baz 421]

I do belive a lot of people use a bonnet pin in the middle to stop any flaping. There are a few diffrent companys who make auto bonnets. i am currently waiting for a bonnet from magnum motorsport, its carbon fibre with a bluge at the front of the bonnet to clear TB`s on a gti-6 lump.

http://www.magnummotorsport.co.uk/pug205.html

If you want i will keep you updated of my bonnet as soon as it arrives.

 

It's fibreglass and it flexes. Bulged one may not, i have one now but haven't tested it tbh.

 

My carbon one doesn't.

[gixxerash 0]

did you get four or two?

it was for a set of 2 they might do some postage deal or something on a set of 4 defo worth asking

[backroadpug 12]

there was a kevlar weave bonnet from x sport for sale not that long ago from gti6boy was lush. i emailed x sport for one but no reply after 2 emails and 3 weeks of waiting? (I cant help it if they dont want my money)

[gixxerash 0]

there was a kevlar weave bonnet from x sport for sale not that long ago from gti6boy was lush. i emailed x sport for one but no reply after 2 emails and 3 weeks of waiting? (I cant help it if they dont want my money)

 

 

mmmmmmmmm kevlar weave i think i have made a little wee wee i want some

[Jackman 0]

I'm using the Xsport auto skin and it's pretty good. It's freakishly light but it doesn need a 5th clip in the front to stop it lifting. I'm using 4 aero catches and 1 Dzus clip. Without the 5th clip you end up with this:

 

 

That sounds pretty good to me!

 

May just got ahead and order one then!

 

May put a 5th pin on the front just to make sure lol!

[gixxerash 0]

uh dear not good

[Jackman 0]

has anyone got experience with both the Shenpar Motorsport boot and bonnet?

 

They are freakishly cheap, and i'm looking to get both items now!

[A2TheA 0]

i have an auto skin from xsport. it is rediculously light compared to the original bonnet. it flapped at the front at around 55-60 mph. so i found some light weight alloy tube and have fibre glassed it in to prevent the flapping. it works a treat and also acts as a good grab handle when moving the bonnet around.

 

un fortunately i have no pics. but i can get some if needed??

 

Aaron

[Batfink 201]

there was a kevlar weave bonnet from x sport for sale not that long ago from gti6boy was lush. i emailed x sport for one but no reply after 2 emails and 3 weeks of waiting? (I cant help it if they dont want my money)

 

telephones are useful

[Batfink 201]

That sounds pretty good to me!

 

May just got ahead and order one then!

 

May put a 5th pin on the front just to make sure lol!

 

 

To be honest they really need to strengthen the front edge properly, maybe with some honeycombe or something, which would still keep the weight down...

[swordfish210 20]

To be honest they really need to strengthen the front edge properly, maybe with some honeycombe or something, which would still keep the weight down...

 

I was going to do something like that with mine. I had planned to glass in some triangles of insulation foam to strengthen it right up but i just went for the 5th pin in the end, it seemed easier. Would be nice if it was stronger allready, seeing as they are advertised as "Don't flap"

[Batfink 201]

I think the problem is a lot of customers want the lightest bonnet going, then wonder why they bend

[swordfish210 20]

I think the problem is a lot of customers want the lightest bonnet going, then wonder why they bend

 

Meh