Aftermarket bonnet dont fit oO

[Jimjitsu]

Is it just where the bonnet catch is. mines like this so will be interested to here peoples suggestions
Thanks
Lee

yep just the bonnet catch with the aftermarket bonnet locked on the catch you can see its all the way down its just the catch need to be adjusted down more but doesnt have any more down to give what year is yours bud?

[lee mills]

mines a 93 i did think about elongating the holes for more adjustment but i have to give it a bit of gentle persuasion to shut it now

[John_Hudson]

i still think you should try the fat chick approach    :Thumbs-up

[Jimjitsu]

mines a 93 i did think about elongating the holes for more adjustment but i have to give it a bit of gentle persuasion to shut it now

thought about doing the same but there would be bugger all metal left on the bracket after elongating the holes what bonnet did you have this problem with the one i was trying to fit was a chargespeed

[lee mills]

thought about doing the same but there would be bugger all metal left on the bracket after elongating the holes what bonnet did you have this problem with the one i was trying to fit was a chargespeed

mines a seibon soot its not too bad just annoying

[clive]

Tried to fit a carbon bonnet on my rex today and it does not fit seems that the bonnet catch wont move down far enough to bring the bonnet in line with the bumper it sits about 7mm to high any ideas why.The bonnet came off a 93 and fits fine mines a 95 and dont fit at all no difference is there?:2Confused

Could be a few things,

Ask the previous owner if it fitted his car ?

First thing I would do is unbolt the bonnet catch on the body completly then see if the bonnet shuts with no catch as this will show if this bonnet is ever going to fit.

If it does fit then you have two choices, either remove the catch on the bonnet if its not bonded in and have it cut and welded or cut slots in the catch on the body to drop it then use washers to clamp it back on.

Lastly if you have a standard front you should be able to stand at the front of the car and pull up the edge a bit as this is something I have done on both RX-7\'s and RX8s to line up the front panel to the bonnet line

[Aceman]

i still think you should try the fat chick approach    :Thumbs-up

And make sure you take pics while arranging it for the minger on your car 2008 competition!   :Thumbs-up

[interloper393]

could your fit some washers under the front bumper holes to lift it inline with the bonnet?

[Jimjitsu]

sorted holes on the latch and support bracket needed to be elongated chargespeed carbon is fitted :Thumbs-up

[Jimjitsu]

also fat bird,gaffa tape and hammer helped too:Laugh

[John_Hudson]

oi, i am not a fat bird you cheek fook

[BenLewisMav]

You should ALWAYS use bonnets pins on GRP/CF bonnets (back up to the main catch or not).. Have been a few nasty accidents due to the GRP/CF catch not being able to withstand an unfortunate crosswind!
Besides.. they look cool