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Bonnet scoop design

Started by _marshallLX_ , May 26 2010 01:28 PM

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#1 _marshallLX_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 01:28 PM

Hey i just thinking of an idea and just wont to ask if any 1 would know but i wont to put a perspeck clear cover on the top of my bonnet scoope so u can see the engine does any know if that would pass reg and pits

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#2 _89'King_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 02:00 PM

so like make the bonnet scope out of clear perspex instead of fibreglass?

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#3 _marshallLX_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 02:09 PM

I was just thinking the top flat bit cause if the side is clear it might look a bit weird Posted Image

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#4 _Ben_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 02:27 PM

I think it will either look awesome or tacky, be something different though.

Wouldnt the perspex be affected by the heat of the engine?

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 02:34 PM

Why not a full perspex bonnet and run the filter throught that? Im sure you could make it work somehow.
This is my neighbours old car with a full perspex bonnet. Awesome car this was:
http://australianmus...urbo-v8-valiant

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#6 _uncleian_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 02:36 PM

I think it will either look awesome or tacky, be something different though.

Wouldnt the perspex be affected by the heat of the engine?

very much so

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#7 _Gunmetal LH_

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 04:41 PM

Use clear polycarbonate (big $$) not perspex or acrylic or you'll get 'crazy cracks' in no time.

Edited by Gunmetal LH, 26 May 2010 - 04:41 PM.

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#8 Heath

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Posted 26 May 2010 - 05:57 PM

Yep beware polycarb is overpriced as

There are plastic A9X scoops available, and the heat doesn't seem to effect them too noticeably. And I agree it would either look cool or really tacky depending on the execution.

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#9 orangeLJ

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Posted 27 May 2010 - 11:59 AM

Depends if whats under it is worth looking at!

If its a full showy engine bay then its an awesome idea, but for a standard dunger looking engine its not really worth it! haha.

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#10 _Ben_

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Posted 27 May 2010 - 05:10 PM

If you want people to see your engine how bout you just have it bulging out of the engine bay.

8 Trumpets or stacks coming out of the bonnet would be cool

Edited by Ben, 27 May 2010 - 05:10 PM.

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#11 dattoman

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Posted 27 May 2010 - 09:42 PM

However according to the rules
This might cause you an issue
Infact... its an issue for the odd person running an A9X scoop too as they technically don't conform to the rules if the carb/aircleaner sticks above the bonnet line even if covered by the scoop

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#12 _89'King_

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 11:32 AM

they are the most ridiculous set of rules ive ever read in my life!

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#13 _niterida_

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 04:46 PM

they are the most ridiculous set of rules ive ever read in my life!

Not if you are a pedestrian hitting your head on a sharp pointy bit of carby or air filter or supercharger ..........

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#14 _Quagmire_

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 06:44 PM

i think that would be the last thing on your mind lol

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#15 WhaleOilBeefHooked

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 06:51 PM

i think that would be the last thing on your mind lol

HHHMMM lets see be hit by an LJ torrie with 67-1 poke N spinnin "with lots a bitey things when turning" outa whats left of the bonnet, or a standard bonnet with a fibreglass/plastic a9x bonnet scoop... FAIRLY SIMPLE REALLY...

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#16 FastEHHolden

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 06:56 PM

Who is going to send an A9X scoop to china so they can punch our 500 scoops in mild steel for $9.97 ea...they'll corner the market.

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#17 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 28 May 2010 - 07:06 PM

You could just mount a mild steel guard inside the scoop.

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#18 Heath

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Posted 30 May 2010 - 11:59 AM

Never thought of that.

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#19 _niterida_

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Posted 30 May 2010 - 12:27 PM

Hey i just thinking of an idea and just wont to ask if any 1 would know but i wont to put a perspeck clear cover on the top of my bonnet scoope so u can see the engine does any know if that would pass reg and pits

Don't know about the legalities but the latest Corvette ZR1 has a perspex cover above the engine.

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#20 Bart

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Posted 30 May 2010 - 01:21 PM

Hey i just thinking of an idea and just wont to ask if any 1 would know but i wont to put a perspeck clear cover on the top of my bonnet scoope so u can see the engine does any know if that would pass reg and pits

Don't know about the legalities but the latest Corvette ZR1 has a perspex cover above the engine.

Yep just about to say that

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#21 _Herne_

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Posted 30 May 2010 - 04:02 PM

Who is going to send an A9X scoop to china so they can punch our 500 scoops in mild steel for $9.97 ea...they'll corner the market.

I was talking to a fellow here yesterday who has an HQ Monaro and he just tried to register it with an A9X type fibreglass scoop and he was told he had to get one made of steel the same gauge as the bonnet itself because the HQ never came out with a scoop. Anyway the long and the short of it is he went and had one fabricated here in Canberra - schmick job and it cost him - wait for it $1300.00 Not entirely sure if the bonnet hinges will take the added weight!!!

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