BadBoy bonnets HOW

[Tony]

I wanna badboy bonnet for my valver ph 1, Two bodyshops have told me 2 different ways they do it One place said, Move the bonnet forward then weld extensions over the headlights?

And another place said,

Extend the lip on the edge of the bonnet meaning the middle of the bonnet with the badge on as to be blown out to??

Which one sounds right??

How much does it normally cost to do???????

Cheers,Tony

 

[Tom]

i have a mate who may have a badboy bonnet soon

its not black but.............

 

[Essex_Lad]

where bouts u from?

 

[Tony]

TomClio16v- Not black no but i could get it sprayed

Essex_Lad - Im from the Birmingham area,

Which one sounds the right way to do it?????

 

[Essex_Lad]

got mine done for £100 off my m8 or i knwo someone that will do it for £150!

PM if u need to know numbers

 

[alex_e3]

Im having one done on mine to about half way down.

To be honest both ways sound about right, probably depends whether you want the renault badge on it or not. Im having mine done the latter way, badge being removed.

 

[Essex_Lad]

got mine done a fair bit down so is still lettin enough light through!

ne 1 else got ne pics of there badboys!

 

[Glennclio16v]

Bad boys bad boys,

Watcha gonna do?

Watcha gonna do when the bab come for you!?

5 - 0 nugga!

 

[Essex_Lad]

shut it before i put a cap in ur ass!

 

[Daz]

Mines on a mk1, phase3.. its very hard to get right.. but thats because the lights are rounded and stick out in the middle. On a Valver, you dont get that - its just a straight line, so you shouldnt have any probs.

http://www.daz-uk.com/cliosport/daz/front.jpg

 

[derv]

on mine the bonnet was packed out to push it foward slightly to allow for the bad boy bonnet, either way should work ok though!http://www.angelfire.com/or3/derv3/images/newpics/tn_new07.jpg

 

[Daz]

Well, my bonnet was brought forward too like yours.. but now, it catches slightly, the lights have gotta be moved back - the things we do eh? Heh.

Car looking mint derv!

 

[Essex_Lad]

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/Cliosport/Gallery/Full/1061256085__big0001.jpg

looks evil late at night!

 

[Tonys]

Pics of mine in the gallery.

What we done with mine was brought the bonnet forward a bit. It has to be done due to there not being a overlap with the lights and bonnet.

 

[Tony]

If they move the bonnet forward a bit there will be a gap at the back of the bonnet, then the front wheel arches wont match up to the bonnet, unless they weld another 2 pieces at the back of the bonnet.?

One garage quoted £170 and the other £200 because he is gonna weld 2 pieces at the back of the bonnet so it matches up with the arches + the paint is mettalic.

 

[Essex_Lad]

it need to be moved bout 6mm thats all not like inchs!

good quotes if there sprayin as well!

 

[Daz]

Yea, but its such a minor change, youd never notice it.

26 hours work on mine to get it all smooth and badge out.. but again, it is a pain with the damn lights.. I think £150 - £200 is cheap including spraying.. mine was more without spraying, heh.

 

[Essex_Lad]

ur cursed if u got a ph3 coz those lights! ne one else done a ph3 bad daz?

 

[klmillard]

My bonnet was also brought forward by bout 4mm. It looks sh*t hot if done well.

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/Cliosport/Gallery/Full/1065461901__ClioPGTISHow.jpg

 

[Tony]

Yeah them quotes are including spraying! Does a good job too.

He reckons hell need the car for about 2-3 days.

f**k me what a nice looking car^^^^^^^^^^^^^ i hope mine looks like that. Mines in metallic black with leathers.

 

[cswclio]

HEY MATE THA SPLITTER!!! is it off a megane? thats lush!!!!!

 

[cat171]

i think its off a seat ibiza !

i may be wrong tho

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by Essex_Lad on 06 October 2003

ur cursed if u got a ph3 coz those lights! ne one else done a ph3 bad daz?

Ive seen one other one with it done..

I know most people, including bodyshops dont even attempt it..

 

[CS_Matt]

both are incorrect u dont need to move the bonnet or buldge the fron section out

u cut 2 plates to the correct size and weld them across the lights with the plates ON TOP of the bonnet. tap it down to shap so they sit flush over the lights then fiberglass and filler

 

[Daz]

Quote: Originally posted by CS_Matt on 07 October 2003


both are incorrect u dont need to move the bonnet or buldge the fron section out

u cut 2 plates to the correct size and weld them across the lights with the plates ON TOP of the bonnet. tap it down to shap so they sit flush over the lights then fiberglass and filler

Thats how mine was done, although the tapping down and getting shape right took ages.

 

[Tony]

How can that be then? the two plates you weld on and knock into shape will sit higher than the mid section with the badge on wont it?

 

[Daz]

Nope.. because its welded onto the side.. so its levelish to start with then fillered all smooth.

 

[alex_e3]

But surely the lights get in the way then?!

You wouldnt want too much filler as imagine whatd happen the first time you shut your bonnet!

 

[Daz]

Nothing, because it doesnt hit anything to crack.. or it shouldnt.

The lights dont get in the way cus the bonnet is moved forward to clear them..

Ive moved my bonnet forwards but now, it still catches, so the lights are having to be moved back.

 

[Tony]

Ive got a phs1 so its easier to do it on them. The way Daz says to do it is on the phs3 its a bit different aint it.

 

[Daz]

Yea, On Phase1/2, you just have to bring bonnet forward.. it clears them just fine then.

 

[Tony]

Is it best to weld 2 little extra bits to the back/side of the bonnet so it matches up with the front wheel arches?

 

[Daz]

You can do, but to be honest, its only a few mm.. you cant notice it unless you look really closely and KNOW it aint gunna be lined up.