Dj_mini 7 Posted September 20, 2009 Iv got a fibreglass bonnet currently that flaps at high speed i dont run a slam pannel as my airbox sits there so i cant put a fith pin in with out making up a bracket so id rather not. So im thinking of getting a carbon bonnet but im unsure if they are any better can any one advise? Cheers Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdCherry 34 1 Cars Posted September 20, 2009 Its all in the design really, find someone that can do a bit of fibreglass strengthening across the bonnet, or give it a go yourself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted September 20, 2009 i used a bit of plastic pipe and fibreglassed that in... nice and light... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pdd144c 0 Posted September 20, 2009 Depends how it's made really, you can add glass to your current one to sort the problem out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted September 20, 2009 Mine seems alright, i think! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brumster 135 1 Cars Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) Mine follows the OEM bonnet re-enforcing design on the inside and there's no flapping. The central front lifts ever so slightly at high speeds or with gusts, but only by an inch or so (it just needs a little re-enforcement glassing in really) but otherwise no issues here. Only two pins - it also mounts like a conventional bonnet on the hinges at the rear. Edited September 21, 2009 by brumster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BusEngineer 7 Posted September 21, 2009 And where did you get that bonnet from brumster? And how much if you dont mind me asking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brumster 135 1 Cars Posted September 21, 2009 And where did you get that bonnet from brumster?And how much if you dont mind me asking? It was a bit of a one-off through AB Motorsport, a trial bonnet from a chap who was making a load of carbon panels for his 205. I kinda got a deal on it but since it was a special, there's no real 'retail price' to it - it was the first try-out panel, so not perfect (for a road car, at least) but ideal for someone who just wanted to chuck it on a rally car and to hell with the quality of the finish! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnold naber 2 Posted September 23, 2009 mine is from france..it has some reinforcement and flapes only above 120 km/h Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weejimmy 1 Posted September 23, 2009 i can do an auto style one in fiberglass that dosent flap, its not about adding extra fiberglass in its just about making it properly in the 1st place. comes with or without stock style brace underneath. can be mounted on stock mounts with the brace no pins at all just like a normal 205 bonnet. obv for racing its best to add pins anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tesstuff 222 Posted September 23, 2009 i can do an auto style one in fiberglass that dosent flap, its not about adding extra fiberglass in its just about making it properly in the 1st place.comes with or without stock style brace underneath. can be mounted on stock mounts with the brace no pins at all just like a normal 205 bonnet. obv for racing its best to add pins anyway. How much are we talking mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daviewonder 533 3 Cars Posted September 23, 2009 Does anyone on here do a carbon fibre bonnet? whats the going rate for one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreigner 0 Posted September 23, 2009 I think batfink had some made ask him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted September 23, 2009 sadly i didnt in the end. Xsport have a mould. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weejimmy 1 Posted September 24, 2009 How much are we talking mate? pm me with what one youd be after for a price these are difrent to xsports ones in the group buy thread / ebay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
