Fibre Glass Bonnet

[mang 3]

Has anyone brought one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xsport-Racing-Peugeot-205-GTi-Auto-bonnet-skin-/140756999809?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20c5c55e81 how does it fit (good shape) and does it flex alot at speed???????

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

I think they are the version the you bond on to the existing support frame as a replacement for the original skin. As such, I don't think you could use it by itself as would flex for too much, there doesn't look to be any support structure underneath.

 

I could be wrong though

[BlueBolt 156]

Looks like 6 bonnet pins in need at least... 4 along the front, 2 at the window side, and sod the support lol

Would imagine it would have a fair amount of play in it though, looks very thin......

[Batfink 201]

last time i had something similar I fibreglassed a plastic tube across the front to help limit bonnet lift.

[MiniGibbo 142]

Youd be ok with four pins on that wouldnt you..?

[BlueBolt 156]

Youd be ok with four pins on that wouldnt you..?

 

More than likely but I recon it would look menacing with 4 along the front lmao

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

Looks like 6 bonnet pins in need at least... 4 along the front, 2 at the window side, and sod the support lol

Prediction

 

[BlueBolt 156]

Tasty!!

[Slo 283 1 Cars]

mmm arent you just supposed to tigerseal it on top of your existing bonnet? or is it just me or what?

[MiniGibbo 142]

mmm arent you just supposed to tigerseal it on top of your existing bonnet? or is it just me or what?

 

How would that save weight, that would add weight lol..

[Slo 283 1 Cars]

well again is it just me? who said anything about weight? its available cos everyone wants a proper one theyre just trying to cash in on the market but i take your point so dont grill me

[mang 3]

I know it will flex quit abit just wanted to know if anyone had brought one of these prticular ones because I dont know how much it will flex till its to late im not woried about puting loads of pins in it the cars not an oil painting any way ;-)

[Batfink 201]

it will flex a lot. Lots of pins looks stupid.

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

If you don't want to do the full bonnet 'internals', take just the front section as it'll give you support for the bonnet pins and also stop any flex. Could also do the back corners and keep the hinges?

[Gentrix 2 1 Cars]

mmm arent you just supposed to tigerseal it on top of your existing bonnet? or is it just me or what?

 

At least a cheap way to get a mint auto-bonnet.

[Liquid_106 97 1 Cars]

At least a cheap way to get a mint auto-bonnet.

I doubt the fiberglass would be a mint finish - would probably require a similar amount of prep as a non A1 auto bonnet to get it perfect.