alloy or carbon bonnet ???
02 February 2009, 06:17 PM
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alloy or carbon bonnet ???
ok today i slipped on the ice,, so nice they could be arsed to grit the roads 
anyway i now have a impreza with a front end thats wrecked
do i get a alloy one or replace with carbon ?
i cant decide what to do tbh,i know alloy is lighter, but whats the better option ?
anyway i now have a impreza with a front end thats wrecked
do i get a alloy one or replace with carbon ?
i cant decide what to do tbh,i know alloy is lighter, but whats the better option ?
02 February 2009, 06:29 PM
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I know what you mean about gritting the roads, none have been done here either!
I'd stick to the alloy bonnet, cheaper(you need to spend big money for a good carbon one), easyer to maintain, and like you say usually lighter. Put the money towards carbon accesories such as scoops, mirrors, etc.
Just my thoughts....
Mit
I'd stick to the alloy bonnet, cheaper(you need to spend big money for a good carbon one), easyer to maintain, and like you say usually lighter. Put the money towards carbon accesories such as scoops, mirrors, etc.
Just my thoughts....
Mit
02 February 2009, 06:33 PM
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now i need to source the parts, need facelift bonnet, grill, bumper and also find the dam cross member and slam panel
radiator is sorted, thank god im in the car game and also the bodywork may be sorted too
though im tempted to just break it and buy a porsche carrera
radiator is sorted, thank god im in the car game and also the bodywork may be sorted too
though im tempted to just break it and buy a porsche carrera
02 February 2009, 06:55 PM
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tbh the cash aint that much of a issue as such, i love my car as its cost soo little to ACTUALLY maintain, the crash is a pisser though but i was gonna get a later front bumper anyway, the bonnet had a dent on it too that i was gonna get sprayed and i need a new rear bumper
ive just spent a few quid on it getting the suspension all done, i dont mind spending a grand on it tbh, it will end up mint again too when done,,, just need it done before track day
ive just spent a few quid on it getting the suspension all done, i dont mind spending a grand on it tbh, it will end up mint again too when done,,, just need it done before track day
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i've had ally bonnets (pre and facelift) but still hanker after a carbon one (white car) even tho a good 'un is mega money, and there are no fitment issuses with a subaru bonnet that is generally lighter?!?!?
if you want one, get one!!! (jus keep your ally bonnet in the garage......)
if you want one, get one!!! (jus keep your ally bonnet in the garage......)
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Ouch! Sorry to see that.
Parts can be had cheap, i got my alloy facelift bonnet, in white for £150, headlights £40, grill £30, facelift bumper complete(need to pick it up, and paint) £100. Just keep an eye out. The slam panel and cross member i have no idea!
Parts can be had cheap, i got my alloy facelift bonnet, in white for £150, headlights £40, grill £30, facelift bumper complete(need to pick it up, and paint) £100. Just keep an eye out. The slam panel and cross member i have no idea!
02 February 2009, 07:53 PM
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headlamps are fine tbh, i need to sort a bonnet out asap, i got a V3 grill from before i changed mine which can do for now, just hunting for em as i want it done asap before i get bored and forget about it like i did with the cossy
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japperformanceparts.co.uk do ally bonnets for £250 without the grilles and £300 with,they might have everything you need.
the cheapest cf bonnet i'v found is £500 but it is only a cf skin over glassfibre
i managed to do a 180 in the snow today, was only going about 5mph , the road wasn't much wider than the length of my car, amazed i didnt even hit the cerb
the cheapest cf bonnet i'v found is £500 but it is only a cf skin over glassfibre
i managed to do a 180 in the snow today, was only going about 5mph , the road wasn't much wider than the length of my car, amazed i didnt even hit the cerb
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no other choice
02 February 2009, 09:37 PM
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when i get a new bonnet they will be forsale, ill sell it complete with the bumper to it you like, just has a few swirls in the paint and a stone chip on the front edge pmsl
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personally i would go alloy, unless your going to paint the carbon white, carbon bonnets are a bit too much look at me on a white car, alloy is lighter as well
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