Just received a new Carbon Bonnet, however no water drip trays,
So the question is, is it a bad idea to put it on without the drip trays or is the engine ok if water leaks through ??? As i dont want to put the bonnet on if the water will wreck stuff in the engine ?
Obviously i know if the car is in motion the water will be vapourised but what happens when stood still and it rains ??
Gurj :)
Think you will find a lot of the vented bonnets on here dont have the drip trays, if you park your car mostly outside without a cover I would have thought that would be a bad thing mainly because of corrosion [sp?] and water in the electrics, as you say should not be an issue when on the move.
The other thing is if you like a bling engine bay your gonna need a lot of cleaning equipement :yes
best bet if your worried is to find someone with a sheet metal bender and get some made up out of alloy sheet, then you can polish them so you get a nice BLING effect when you open the bonnet
Nick
Quote from: John YorkeThink you will find a lot of the vented bonnets on here dont have the drip trays, if you park your car mostly outside without a cover I would have thought that would be a bad thing mainly because of corrosion [sp?] and water in the electrics, as you say should not be an issue when on the move.
The other thing is if you like a bling engine bay your gonna need a lot of cleaning equipement :yes
Cheers John,
will have to look for someone to either make me one or not put the bonnet on just yet, will have a word with a few garages around here to see what we can come up with ? ;)
Have a word with Gary at Rotary Art above I have always found him to be a font of knowledge for finding things ie. drip tray that will fit. HTH. :wave
I got a drip tray with my bonnet......i took it off straight away, because whats the point in having a vented bonnet with the vents blocked off!
Ive never had any problems gurj.
Also i dont think it would now with all my greddy hardpiping etc.
Dan!!
I had a vented bonnet on my old car and i had no problems , you will need allot of rain to get a steady flow of water, if you mesh the vent then you will find that any water that rolls down the vent the mesh turns it into like a hone combe effet as the water just attaches itself to the mesh if you understand me :wiggle
Been busy today so its still not on just yet, next weekend me thinks :wave
What bonnet have you gone for Gurj? Or you gonna make us wait till youve got it on :)
same as me i think
(http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/210/bonnet.jpg)
If it\'s the same as Nath I shouldn\'t think you\'d have any problems, it\'d be more the electrics to worry about but should be fine ?!
Same as Nath\'s,
Been after this bonnet for a while as i think its the design that suits the rx best ;)
Wont be till next weekend so will put some pics up next week if i get round to fitting it :bandit
looks really nice and totally agree with you that they look awesome on the RX, can not wait for the pictures.
Hi Gurj
Im still waiting to hear back from japan... but as the guys have said..i would have thought you would have any major issues...
If any one esle is interested in the same style of bonnet Gurj n Nath have got..i am lookignat bringing another batch of 5 in... so if you are interested and would liek to pre book one... please feel free to call me (01279823674 / 079211222352) or email me on Matthew@japscene.co.uk...sorry for the plug lol!!!
Need any more info Gurj..or want more info on that spoiler...have the buddyclub spec 1 avaialble in the uk mate...just give me a shout
Cheers
Matt
How much Matt? And is it difficult to fit?
Need to confirm price..depends hwo many orders i take..,...
Std price is 495inc vat
The one i fit was dead easy.... they have bolts that fit straight into the original brakets...
Cheers
Matt
Is it a carbon fibre finish but made with Frp. What is the actual weight??
Same as standard or lighter?
Sorry for all these questions, I am fairly interested.
Quote from: MattRHi Gurj
Im still waiting to hear back from japan... but as the guys have said..i would have thought you would have any major issues...
If any one esle is interested in the same style of bonnet Gurj n Nath have got..i am lookignat bringing another batch of 5 in... so if you are interested and would liek to pre book one... please feel free to call me (01279823674 / 079211222352) or email me on Matthew@japscene.co.uk...sorry for the plug lol!!!
Need any more info Gurj..or want more info on that spoiler...have the buddyclub spec 1 avaialble in the uk mate...just give me a shout
Cheers
Matt
Cheers Matt,
Gonna take a good look around before getting a rear wing as i want the right one, so far not seen the exact one i want, took about 5 months to find these bonnets so might be a while ??? :(
Will let you know about the buddy club ones.
Thanks
PS - for those interested in the bonnets, mine reached me in perfect condition without bleamish, and a very nice bonnet.
Gurj you fitted yours yet? gonna have a bash at fitting mine this weekend.
Quote from: NathGurj you fitted yours yet? gonna have a bash at fitting mine this weekend.
Not fitted as the bonnet catch would not fit, doesn\'t reach the required depth ?
Might try again this wekend, but bonnet wont be staying on as winter is upon us, will fit it then remove it till summer.
Gurj
Oh Dear :(
Where the mounting holes all lined up correctly?
I have that vented bonnet.
I use a cover if it is gonna be outside in obvious rain.
I put gaffa tape over the vents when I have it washed.
One of the venys is directly over the turbo filters.
James