To install a bonnet scoop are there any tricks tips to installing it ??
Am I correct in sayin:
1. Sit it on the bonnet.
2. As far back as possable, should be on the lip of the bonnet.
3. Measure to make sure it square.
4. Tape it down
5. Re-measure to make sure it's still square.
6. Drill the holes ?? what dia ??
7. And bolt it down ?? what bolts and where can I buy them ??
Bonnet scoop installation
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, Oct 01 2008 05:30 PM
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Posted 02 October 2008 - 04:22 PM
Position is right, sounds good to me. 1/4" UNC hex key bolts are a nice size, or 5/16" if you want something a little bigger that stands out. Make sure you get some nice flat washers to go with them.
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Posted 02 October 2008 - 04:50 PM
Original fasteners are the same as the grill and dash which require a nut on the underside. (3/16 unf I think?)
There are two holes that will line up with the bonnet brace/rib. Here you use 2 self tappers but be carefull of the length as you do not want the tips of the screws pushing out the bonnet brace/rib underneath.
There are self tappers with the same head style/look used in mounting of the dash too, just not sure where.
There are two holes that will line up with the bonnet brace/rib. Here you use 2 self tappers but be carefull of the length as you do not want the tips of the screws pushing out the bonnet brace/rib underneath.
There are self tappers with the same head style/look used in mounting of the dash too, just not sure where.
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Posted 02 October 2008 - 04:54 PM
Rarespares have just started selling a kit of bolts fasteners .
I used 5/16 " stainless capscrew to match my flares I like the look but there is not much room to the edge of scoop which made fitting scoop nailbiting but all good now
Garth
I used 5/16 " stainless capscrew to match my flares I like the look but there is not much room to the edge of scoop which made fitting scoop nailbiting but all good now
Garth
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Posted 02 October 2008 - 06:53 PM
ORIGINALS are grill screws as Baron said and they use the nuts that hold the glove box lid in, however the front two corner ones are the same as the self tappers that hold your lower dash up underneath. If you have a look you will see those front two corner ones end up being under a rib, hense the need for self tappers, it looks ugly drilling holes in those ribs to fit nuts.
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Posted 06 October 2008 - 01:19 PM
here are a few pics of the scoop rubber and fittings I use, someone may want to make this a sticky as a few have asked.
Its not the way everyone fits a scoop, I realise that.
I also use 'nutserts' they save a whole lot of time when fitting the wheel flares, ask your panel beater about them, as you need a tool to insert them.
Cheers
Herne
Its not the way everyone fits a scoop, I realise that.
I also use 'nutserts' they save a whole lot of time when fitting the wheel flares, ask your panel beater about them, as you need a tool to insert them.
Cheers
Herne
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Posted 06 October 2008 - 03:15 PM
Mine is mounted like hernes with the rubber strip. I like the boldness the strip ads. It kinda beefs up the look of the scoop IMO
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Posted 06 October 2008 - 03:47 PM
GMH were too lousy to pay for it and that's why they didn't add it on lol. Of course their argument would be it saved weight 
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Posted 08 October 2008 - 06:08 PM
" here are a few pics of the scoop rubber and fittings I use, someone may want to make this a sticky as a few have asked. "
Geez Herne i think you could produce an installation manual now i followed your tips and managed to get it done like the new photos
Geez Herne i think you could produce an installation manual now i followed your tips and managed to get it done like the new photos
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Posted 08 October 2008 - 06:13 PM
Hi fatslr, glad to be of assistance mate. All part of being a forum member/participant.
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Posted 08 October 2008 - 06:31 PM
I done mine with the rubber strip aswell after looking through a heap of post and reading Hernes manual aswell, top job.
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Posted 09 October 2008 - 12:47 PM
New section on the forum.
'Herne's How to's:- Everything you need to know to make your car Bling (chrome and polish), Cling (tyres and susp) and Fling (engine,gearbox and diff)'.
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'Herne's How to's:- Everything you need to know to make your car Bling (chrome and polish), Cling (tyres and susp) and Fling (engine,gearbox and diff)'.
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