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RichR
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Seen a bonnet that I fancy for my corsa and its described as GRP which stands for Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic.

Anyone know anything about this? Is it lighter than a regular bonnet? Is it legal?

Cheers
Chump


No its "glass reinforced polymer" - and it should be more than strong enough; Ive built fibreglass undercored bonnets with a single skin carbon top layer and theyve been fine and heat resistant

[Edited on 13-07-2005 by LiVe LeE]
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it will be approx half the weight of a metal bonnet
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I've called pro-tec and have asked about the group buy.

they said 5 or above and that i have to call them back at 3 to see what percentage we can get off the bonnet.
Chump
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they're also currently out of stock until Friday.
jr
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May be intrested in a group but price
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mine has (should have) one....

Wallace Perf damaged mine, replaced with pro-tec GRP bonnet
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GRP bonnet £100, find out after 3 on group buy price
Chump
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i'd be in on the group buy but I need to order on Friday when they're in stock so doubt we could arrange it that quickly...

[Edited on 13-07-2005 by Chump]
R Lee
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consider me as a definate
i was going to be ordering one myself, but seeing that there is a group buy
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I'd have one
Chump
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will you all have the money for this Friday?
R Lee
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yes.
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yes
Chump
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ok if Corsa E-Tec doesn't come back with a price for group buy i'll see what i can sort out....
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quote:
Originally posted by LiVe LeE
quote:
Originally posted by Chump
Seen a bonnet that I fancy for my corsa and its described as GRP which stands for Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic.

Anyone know anything about this? Is it lighter than a regular bonnet? Is it legal?

Cheers
Chump


No its "glass reinforced polymer" - and it should be more than strong enough; Ive built fibreglass undercored bonnets with a single skin carbon top layer and theyve been fine and heat resistant

[Edited on 13-07-2005 by LiVe LeE]


1 layer of what weight and what weave?
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Biaxial 600 - with a clear gel coat finish!!

also odne a few coloured twill finish bits - but only small items like dashes upto now
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is it badboyed? or just the same as a normal bonnet
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Just the same as a normal bonnet.
i just called as they apparently shut at 5.30 PM. theres no answer.

internet went down at 2 so not been able to get on at work and am now at home.

will call again tomorrow peeps unless chump wants to sort it out as he is in urgent need of it.
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Originally posted by LiVe LeE
Biaxial 600 - with a clear gel coat finish!!

also odne a few coloured twill finish bits - but only small items like dashes upto now

I got a load of samples from carb supplies I think there called.

The best looking stuff for a bonnet is blue kevlar and carbon, looks really good, but I found the cheaper expoxy resins where not clear enough.

Have you used braid, I am doing a strut brace for a mate on the weekend.

If it works out okay I will try the middle section of a civic exhaust.

What did you do with bonnet, make a full moulding or just a top skin?
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Where can these be brought?

You can bring them everywhere! Easiest way is to mount them on your car instead of the original bonet!
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@ Balling.

I'd be in depending on what discount they can offer.
able to pay Friday if price is right

also be interested in a tailgate group buy next month.
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I'll phone them tomorrow and get prices.

So do you transplant the glass to the new GRP tailgate or does it come with it? Or am i missing something?
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yeah, you swap the glass over, and the lock and the hinges afaik. not sure if the wiper hole is there or not. i suspect it's not and that would be fine for me.
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Originally posted by LiVe LeE
Biaxial 600 - with a clear gel coat finish!!

also odne a few coloured twill finish bits - but only small items like dashes upto now

I got a load of samples from carb supplies I think there called.

The best looking stuff for a bonnet is blue kevlar and carbon, looks really good, but I found the cheaper expoxy resins where not clear enough.

Have you used braid, I am doing a strut brace for a mate on the weekend.

If it works out okay I will try the middle section of a civic exhaust.

What did you do with bonnet, make a full moulding or just a top skin?


full moulding over standard spider

and done just plain carbon bonnets - quite a few methods - the easiest was using the o/e spider though
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not sure why alot of folk with 'kitted' cars etc are interested...... it'll look the same as standard, only lighter...... Why spend money making your car lighter, only to add more speakers and more kit

i'm confused.

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