Carbon Bonnet

[richybigman]

Anyone thought of fitting one of these to their pride and joy?

http://www.carbon-designs.co.uk/index.php?p=prod&cid=129&pid=83

 

[lc_allan]

Not that type as it's horrid . A plain non vented one can look good on the right car though.

 

[JamJay]

Yellow and carbon... mmmmm Although it would have to an OEM style bonnet, no vents.

I'd feel like I was slipping back to Jap again if I fitted one though.

 

[Lodgey180]

yeah boyyyy fast and furious

 

[toptotz]

yeah i have a yellow LCR with black wheels & a carbon bonnet is next on my list... thinking of getting my roof done to match too!!!

 

[JamJay]

You'll be suprised how much weight they take off of the front, pick up will be improved although, depending on car, might feel a little light on the front wheels in the corners.

I used to be into the whole JDM Honda scene, subtle OEM look styling, mainly a performance driven crowd. I had a carbon fibre bonnet then to shed more weight from the car so, believe it or not, they are a functional part but like everything good, the Max Power crowd ruin it all.

Once upon a time, spoilers were functional too

 

[jamiebennett81]

quoted from the site

"Here at Carbon Designs we pride ourselves on being the U.K's premier supplier of carbon accessories in the aftermarket industry."

then they make a bonnet like that......

 

[richellis]

added to my basket.......

 

[DOLBY]

if i could get a grey one i would be happy, but lose the vents....how much extra do you think it is to get a coloured carbon fibre one?

 

[JamJay]

Just take it to a bodyshop, they'll be able to primer it and colour match it to your car. Make sure they do a good job though and layer the paint on or you'll be able to see the carbon weave through the paint. Nice mod but more of one to finish off the car than to start it.

 

[DOLBY]

idunno, i see a grey carbon fibre bonnet on one of custom codes promo cars at inters last year and you could see the weave through it and i thought it looked kinda cool like that.......people can see its carbon etc

 

[traumapat]

how would it perform in a head on smash? it wont crumple. could make an interesting neck tie

 

[sheffboy]

Damn good point.

 

[probee]

i have one of them in my garage waiting to go on... are you saying i shouldnt

 

[traumapat]

i have one of them in my garage waiting to go on... are you saying i shouldnt

it stopped me getting one. have you asked re insurance? im thinking it could effect the ncap rating.

other thing that put me off is at very high speeds my leon gets light nosed as it is so a lighter bonnet wouldnt help. although rare id drive at those speeds.

you takes your choices.....

 

[probee]

i was kidding buddy.... i would love a carbon bonnet though, it would have to be naked carbon and then a light coating of red so you could still see the weave.

 

[justsean]

the vents are pretty terrible looking!

 

[DOLBY]

how would it perform in a head on smash? it wont crumple. could make an interesting neck tie

drive carefully.....how can they even be legal to sell if they are that dangerous?

i was kidding buddy.... i would love a carbon bonnet though, it would have to be naked carbon and then a light coating of red so you could still see the weave.

my thoughts too bud,
carbon covered in the paint colour of your car, but light coats- just enough to show its carbon is the look....

dont understand getting it painted fully whats the point of that?..

 

[JamJay]

dont understand getting it painted fully whats the point of that?..

All depends if you want your car to look OEM and have the benefits of a lighter front end or show off your mods. Personal taste thing I guess. My old Honda was just raw carbon, stood out like a sore thumb but I liked it

 

[mrwookie]

LOL I just emailed them asking if they can do the bonnet without the gash vents!!