worX
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 04:29 PM |
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Carbon Fibre Bonnet from CarbonMods.co.uk
Hi all,
I just thought I'd post a couple of pics of what I was up to yesterday!
I was over in Leek at Carbonmods.co.uk where I was helping Paul do the final stages of fitting and trimming to
my new carbon bonnet!
As quite a few of you know - I made the ultimate schoolboy error of being a new kitcar owner and left my bonnet catches off after a bit of fettling on
a quick run out, most of you know what happens next (especially if you are chasing Ox in his Busa Indy at more than recommended Bypass speeds!) I had
it on for a while because after I'd found out how much my manufacturer wanted for a replacement bonnet I just couldn't justify it!
Then I got talking to Paul at Carbonmods and then made a mould out of a sheet of galvanised steel and two formers from plywood that were the opposite
shape to the profile of the scuttle and nosecone. Took the whole lot over to Paul who wetlaid up the carbon and the went back over in the kitcar for a
proper fitting. It took a while to get the fitting that both Paul and I were happy with, but once done it looks the danglies!!! (it was the first
bonnet Paul's done and he is quite a perfectionist!)
It weighs quite a bit less too, along with being LOADS stiffer!
I'm thinking of getting a couple of "cobra type" stripes in body colour running through the bonnet to tie it in with the rest of the
car a little more!
I am also going to drill a few 50mm holes and fit mesh at the rear of the bonnet to expel hot air, as I have a full floor so it really doesn't
have anywhere to go!
And before anyone mentions it, there is a small gap round the shut lines as I haven't had chance to fit the bonnet clasps yet, so thats how it
fits without being pulled down into place by the catches!
Paul (along with brother Matthew and dad John) are super lads, very accomodating and with customer service skills second to none! The burger from the
pub over the road is worth mentioning too!!!
I cannot praise the guys enough, it is a quality piece of kit, and I'm so glad I've done it!
so it's the nosecone next I guess!!!
cheers,
Steve
 
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McLannahan
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 04:32 PM |
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That looks really well! Matches the scuttle spot on too!
Hmm....Carbon....
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grub
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 04:46 PM |
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very nice dont leave the catches off this time
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jos
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 05:04 PM |
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mmmmmmm carbon fibre drool
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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higgsti
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 05:33 PM |
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i was at carbon mods hq on weds took a westfield nose cone ,v8 bonnet ,side panels off my car for them to make up for me .heard your tale from paul
and saw the template for your bonnet its looks the danglies .as you say cracking lads cannot praise them enough
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Hellfire
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 05:57 PM |
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Mmmmmm - could they do 'em with a bulge... 
Steve
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fesycresy
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 06:07 PM |
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I'd run your website address down the middle in the body colour.
It does look the bollox. And it'll fit mine.
Where are you parking the car at Donny ?
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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scoop
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 06:09 PM |
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Good god man, dont drill the bonnet
Drill the side panels instead.
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cossiebri
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 06:13 PM |
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I've already got a pair of their cycle wings and stone guards, Dare i ask the price??
If it doesn't fit MODIFY it!!
Cheers BriF
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fesycresy
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 06:16 PM |
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You could start the website address at the nose cone in black then change over into the body colour at the bonnet.
Or just buy a carbon nose cone !
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welderman
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 06:23 PM |
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very nice mate, will be good to see it in the flesh, carbon nose, ive got a stiffee now.
Looks the dogs, pleased for you mate.
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 1/9/07 at 07:20 PM |
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looks good steve
I can see youve semi cleaned your car since newark for your new bonnet
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TimC
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| posted on 2/9/07 at 11:19 AM |
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Oooo you flash bugger!
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orbital
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| posted on 2/9/07 at 11:27 PM |
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oooooh that looks mighty fine Can't wait to see how may dash looks!
Dave
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Peteff
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| posted on 3/9/07 at 08:16 AM |
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The bit of scuttle that shows needs painting black to blend in, or some more carbon fibre.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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02GF74
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| posted on 3/9/07 at 09:58 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
Then I made a mould out of a sheet of galvanised steel and two formers from plywood that were the opposite shape to the profile of the scuttle and
nosecone. Took the whole lot over to Paul who wetlaid up the carbon and the went back over in the kitcar for a proper fitting.
looks very nice.
so what is the secret to getting such a nice finish in CF?
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Peteff
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| posted on 3/9/07 at 10:50 AM |
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what is the secret to getting such a nice finish in CF?
Let Paul do it?
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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2b_pablo
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| posted on 3/9/07 at 10:55 AM |
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any idea on production and cost?
my bonnet is super gash
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worX
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| posted on 12/9/07 at 10:50 PM |
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Alex B
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| posted on 13/9/07 at 08:41 AM |
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Excellent Seven all round mate
Alex
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welderman
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| posted on 13/9/07 at 08:52 AM |
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Looking good, i must say.
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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gottabedone
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| posted on 13/9/07 at 07:10 PM |
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Now that looks nice!
......not sure about the body colour stripes though.
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worX
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| posted on 13/9/07 at 07:29 PM |
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neither am I!!
Steve
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 10:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
so it's the nosecone next I guess!!!
and a set of front wings and a set of rear wings and seats and and and.............
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SyKaTurbo
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| posted on 14/9/07 at 10:19 AM |
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I'd never normally condone stripes but I think it looks good with them
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