Are bonnet scoops to chav?

[DARKO]

http://www.coollouvres.com/

Depending on orientation can be used for drawing and feeding.

 

[len_beach]

I fitted an Astra GSI vent to the bonnet of one of my old cars. I fitted it forward facing and smoothed it in, it looked superb.

 

[ja.jack]

thought you were getting ben's new tb's?

Change of plans.

Get tired of waiting, Mark? lol

 

[MarkM]

Change of plans.

Get tired of waiting, Mark? lol

Decided to buy a nice plasma TV instead.

 

[TheJesus]

Get tired of waiting, Mark? lol

Decided to buy a nice plasma TV instead.

should have gone for the ITB's, I'm sure Ben can turn one round faster than 8 months this time?

 

[mini-valver]

I'd probably look into something a little more round to suit the lines of the Clio but I like the idea!

 

[PYE21]

I would reposintion your filter further back (straight line to the throttle body would be best. Then build a semi sealed box around it (will need drainage holes for water). Then i would smooth in a large NACA duct in the front of the bonnet that will feed directly into the airbox. The filter that you have fitted also seams very small.

Something like these.

http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/shop/products.php?g1=69762c&g2=4688e2

 

[MarkM]

I would reposintion your filter further back (straight line to the throttle body would be best. Then build a semi sealed box around it (will need drainage holes for water). Then i would smooth in a large NACA duct in the front of the bonnet that will feed directly into the airbox. The filter that you have fitted also seams very small.

Something like these.

http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/shop/products.php?g1=69762c&g2=4688e2

Good idea. I have forgot about the bonnet scoop, it just doesnt look right.

I think I need to buy a bonnet to have a play with.

 

[Christopher]

why not buy a headlight assembly from a breakers and modify that?

you could remove the perspex lens/reflectors and mount a CAF in the casing.

easily changable after a trackday etc also

 

[Gary-Lew]

That looks awful

 

[PYE21]

I would reposintion your filter further back (straight line to the throttle body would be best. Then build a semi sealed box around it (will need drainage holes for water). Then i would smooth in a large NACA duct in the front of the bonnet that will feed directly into the airbox. The filter that you have fitted also seams very small.

Something like these.

http://www.reverie.ltd.uk/shop/products.php?g1=69762c&g2=4688e2

Good idea. I have forgot about the bonnet scoop, it just doesnt look right.

I think I need to buy a bonnet to have a play with.

I will probably be having a fiverglass mold done and then a run of bonnents sometime in the next few months if you are interested?

 

[PYE21]

why not buy a headlight assembly from a breakers and modify that?

you could remove the perspex lens/reflectors and mount a CAF in the casing.

easily changable after a trackday etc also

It isn't that easy, to change the headlight the front bumper has to come off!!!!! And if you have done that it takes ages and is a pain in the arse!!!

 

[MarkM]

Good idea. I have forgot about the bonnet scoop, it just doesnt look right.

I think I need to buy a bonnet to have a play with.

I will probably be having a fiverglass mold done and then a run of bonnents sometime in the next few months if you are interested?

For weight saving?

 

[PYE21]

Yep!!! Not decide how they will be done yet (number of layers/framework), but i have a guy interested in doing them and they will be quite cheap (about £160ish)

He might do bootlids as well!!!

 

[mini-valver]

I'd be interested in a bonnet dude, dependant on where the vent will be.....

 

[MarkM]

Yep!!! Not decide how they will be done yet (number of layers/framework), but i have a guy interested in doing them and they will be quite cheap (about £160ish)

He might do bootlids as well!!!

If its a worthwhile weight saving then I will have one.

 

[PYE21]

Bonnet will just be a fiberglass replacement (would need pins though) with no vent in it. One could be put in by yourselfs if you wanted to before paint.

 

[PYE21]

Yep!!! Not decide how they will be done yet (number of layers/framework), but i have a guy interested in doing them and they will be quite cheap (about £160ish)

He might do bootlids as well!!!

If its a worthwhile weight saving then I will have one.

Would probably be lighter than a Carbon one (they have all the same structural stuff in them etc. as the o.e. ones) and they are about 6kg lighter than standard.

 

[mini-valver]

I'd be interested then mate, keep us posted....

 

[PYE21]

Will do, have you got your car back???

 

[mini-valver]

Nope! Gutted TBH but it's not far off now, design has had to be changed a couple of times due to space etc and it's all fabbed from scratch so I can understand the amount of time it takes. Should be quite meaty when it's back though, hoping for VTS beating pace

 

[PYE21]

I used to have a 1.6 16v, so im quite interested as to where its at.

 

[mini-valver]

I'll be putting a thread up when I get it back so keep your eyes peeled

 

[vortex114]

looks awful m8..