problems of steel bonnets and aluminium bonnets...
18 December 2006, 11:41 PM
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problems of steel bonnets and aluminium bonnets...
Is there any differences as far as fuel consumption or handling if i were to buy a steel bonnet for my 52reg Bug eye???
I know my current bonnet is aluminium, and i'm considering getting a new bonnet from a particular company that makes them, but it's Steel. Rather than getting a scoop and moulding it to my current bonnet then spraying it etc.
Prices aren't known yet, but as far as handling and consumption, can anyone shed light on the matter for me???
Anyone had experiences with this?
Bongo
I know my current bonnet is aluminium, and i'm considering getting a new bonnet from a particular company that makes them, but it's Steel. Rather than getting a scoop and moulding it to my current bonnet then spraying it etc.
Prices aren't known yet, but as far as handling and consumption, can anyone shed light on the matter for me???
Anyone had experiences with this?
Bongo
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Why change from light ally to heavy steel?
19 December 2006, 12:10 AM
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yeah i am for ****ing real whats the big problem??? I have never done anything to cars before and have nobody to ask except this forum, so i may ask things that someone with more knowledge wouldn't....
Why change from ally to steel, becasue i don't know where to buy a ****ing aluminium one from....
I'm asking for help, if you can help i'd appreciate it, if you can't then why ****ing post????
Forums **** me off when people act like this...
If somebody can help, great, tank you. If you can't then don't post. Not too hard really.
Thanks, John.
Why change from ally to steel, becasue i don't know where to buy a ****ing aluminium one from....
I'm asking for help, if you can help i'd appreciate it, if you can't then why ****ing post????
Forums **** me off when people act like this...
If somebody can help, great, tank you. If you can't then don't post. Not too hard really.
Thanks, John.
19 December 2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by X30NGO
yeah i am for ****ing real whats the big problem??? I have never done anything to cars before and have nobody to ask except this forum, so i may ask things that someone with more knowledge wouldn't....
Why change from ally to steel, becasue i don't know where to buy a ****ing aluminium one from....
I'm asking for help, if you can help i'd appreciate it, if you can't then why ****ing post????
Forums **** me off when people act like this...
If somebody can help, great, tank you. If you can't then don't post. Not too hard really.
Thanks, John.
Why change from ally to steel, becasue i don't know where to buy a ****ing aluminium one from....
I'm asking for help, if you can help i'd appreciate it, if you can't then why ****ing post????
Forums **** me off when people act like this...
If somebody can help, great, tank you. If you can't then don't post. Not too hard really.
Thanks, John.
and to help you with you question have you tried one of the Subaru breakers? grade-a for instance? probably a lot cheaper then a new one.
and next time less of the profanity, people are less likely to respond, comprenda
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Bongo.
Seen another of your posts on this subject where you note that you've not got a turbo motor. Best thing will be to source an un-damaged WRX or STi bonnet from a scrap dealer. Don't go steel would be my view ...
If you're driving a Sport then it is same size as WRX/STi so should swap no bother?
TX.
Seen another of your posts on this subject where you note that you've not got a turbo motor. Best thing will be to source an un-damaged WRX or STi bonnet from a scrap dealer. Don't go steel would be my view ...
If you're driving a Sport then it is same size as WRX/STi so should swap no bother?
TX.
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19 December 2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by X30NGO
yeah i am for ****ing real whats the big problem??? I have never done anything to cars before and have nobody to ask except this forum, so i may ask things that someone with more knowledge wouldn't....
Why change from ally to steel, becasue i don't know where to buy a ****ing aluminium one from....
I'm asking for help, if you can help i'd appreciate it, if you can't then why ****ing post????
Forums **** me off when people act like this...
If somebody can help, great, tank you. If you can't then don't post. Not too hard really.
Thanks, John.
Why change from ally to steel, becasue i don't know where to buy a ****ing aluminium one from....
I'm asking for help, if you can help i'd appreciate it, if you can't then why ****ing post????
Forums **** me off when people act like this...
If somebody can help, great, tank you. If you can't then don't post. Not too hard really.
Thanks, John.
19 December 2006, 01:00 PM
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Do sports have aluminium bonnets in the first place? I was under the impression it was just JDM stis and special edition uk cars.
19 December 2006, 01:31 PM
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Do sports have aluminium bonnets in the first place? I was under the impression it was just JDM stis and special edition uk cars.
Tony.
19 December 2006, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by monkeyboy840
another new poster already pissed off with idiot comments. what a surprise.
Difference here is, i'm brand new to the whole 'buy a car then buy more bits of it' lol. Every car up to now i've had has come and gone and stayed standard.
We cleared it up anyway though some PM's and the two original posters in this thread helped me out a ****load!
Bongo.
19 December 2006, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by D1CCY
Small downside of aluminium bonnet on Blobeye STi (big scoop) is that it wobbles alarmingly at speed. I'm always afraid its gonna pop up on me.
19 December 2006, 04:46 PM
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You'll know if it's steel when you open it - you've had cars before, then it will be a 'similar' weight. If it's aluminum then it will feel light as ****.
As for handling/fuel comsumption, no difference. Even a race car driver wouldn't notice the difference. If anyone tells you different, they're full if S**T. However aluminum has the *WOW* factor on here.
As for handling/fuel comsumption, no difference. Even a race car driver wouldn't notice the difference. If anyone tells you different, they're full if S**T. However aluminum has the *WOW* factor on here.
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Mate, take a chill pill, SNET is full of pi$$takers get used to it.
Try API on 01926614522 they keep a VERY large stock of all parts and David will answer any queries you have also.
Your best bet is to just get a ally bonnet including scoop, you never know he might have it in your colour too
Try API on 01926614522 they keep a VERY large stock of all parts and David will answer any queries you have also.
Your best bet is to just get a ally bonnet including scoop, you never know he might have it in your colour too
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