850 Fiberglass bonnet

[claymore]

Not to get TC's splitter thread messed up, post any interest in a F/G bonnet here.

[JT]

count me in! :)

[T5frankie]

not carbon fibre? lol

[claymore]

1. Claymore
2. JT

[JUDGENINJA]

If TC can confirm costs then yes please.
Would be interested in wings too.

[claymore]

I would be happy to take the prototype as I'd have to cut a big hole in the middle....lol

[claymore]

1. Claymore
2. JT
3. JUDGENINJA
4. 850Rick

[JT]

not carbon fibre? lol

and the cost of one of those??? lol

[Tomcat]

Too bleedin much....lmao....

[JT]

Too bleedin much....lmao....

your not wrong TC !!!! lol

[WOODY T5]

1. Claymore
2. JT
3. JUDGENINJA
4. 850Rick

[T4Rick]

Im defo interested in one depending on cost i would like to see one thats been done so we no what we are looking at.Would it just be a top skin or a complete bonnet?

[claymore]

I think TC mentioned £300 if he could get a few orders

[Tomcat]

Not sure yet, depends on how standard you want to keep hinges,catches and things like that..Bear in mind that the standard hinges have some pretty beefy springs on them to keep the bonnet open, if they stay it may mean launching the bonnet every time you open it and possibly snapping it.

[Redbrick]

Interested depending on cost. Wrap it in CF, job done!

How much of a weight saving would it be?

[Tomcat]

I think TC mentioned £300 if he could get a few orders

I did?...lmao.

[T5RPete]

I might well be interested depending on cost, and weight saving :)

[claymore]

I did?...lmao.

Yes you did...lol

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost.php?p=383824&postcount=200

[claymore]

I would only need a skin, wouldn't need internals

[Tomcat]

Yes you did...lol

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showpost.php?p=383824&postcount=200

Well ok if you say so..:insane:

[T4Rick]

I did?...lmao.

We are creating work for you lol

[Tomcat]

We are creating work for you lol

Aw biz.....It's damn cold out there in t'garage.

[T4Rick]

I thinking of having a vent in it,not just any vent but a suttle one

[T4Rick]

Aw biz.....It's damn cold out there in t'garage.

Buy a heater to keep you warm and it will dry the fibre glass quicker lol.I could pick my bonnet up if it will fit in a 850 saloon lol im not far from you

[JUDGENINJA]

Mine will not use hinges.. Just need mine not to blow away in the wind.

[T4Rick]

Mine will not use hinges.. Just need mine not to blow away in the wind.

Lol are you gonna use bonnet pins

[JUDGENINJA]

Lol are you gonna use bonnet pins

Yep the current one already does..

[Tomcat]

Guys I'm gonna let you discuss this for a day or two, once you've decided on what you all want lemme know and we'll discuss what to do ..

[claymore]

Guys I'm gonna let you discuss this for a day or two, once you've decided on what you all want lemme know and we'll discuss what to do ..
I think we'll need two seperate prices, one for a full bonnet and one for skin only.

[p fandango]

just some numbers for you. The standard bonnet (on its own, no hinges) weighs 20.5kg, cutting out the internal reinforcement removed 6.2kg. Leaving the metal skin weighing 14.3kg

http://i791.photobucket.com/albums/yy196/pedro-fandango/Volvo/mine/BT/Body/picture002vnx.jpg
i have removed more since this pic, all the edges are now ground flush

[JT]

I think we'll need two seperate prices, one for a full bonnet and one for skin only.

That's a good idea, keeps it simple.
Just the skin for me! :)

[T4Rick]

It would be interesting to no what the fibre glass bonnet would weight

[Tomcat]

It would be interesting to no what the fibre glass bonnet would weight

wont know until I make one, but the weight can be varied dependant on how many layers of glass I use.

[JUDGENINJA]

I think just a f/glass skin would vibrate to pieces.....
For me I'd be looking at some rear renforcing to maintain the shape.

Would be willing to be proved wrong though..

[T4Rick]

I think just a f/glass skin would vibrate to pieces.....
For me I'd be looking at some rear renforcing to maintain the shape.

Would be willing to be proved wrong though..

I agree mate i would also be interested in a fibre glass boot

[claymore]

I think just a f/glass skin would vibrate to pieces.....
For me I'd be looking at some rear renforcing to maintain the shape.

Would be willing to be proved wrong though..
I'll be ok because the scoop/bulge would stiffen mine up

[volvo]

just a thought....if you make the front end on these cars any lighter, will you ever get traction? lol some of the tuned volvos spin up to third gear so having less weight may be fun once your flying but getting going might be a problem??

[The Flying Moose]

I think the idea is fantastic and it will certainly save a good few kg's over even a stripped standard bonnet. If pedro is correct and the metal skin weighs 14.3 then I can see a fibreglass skin weighing at least half.

Probably a silly question but how does fibreglass with alot of heat? Would the glue not begin to "undo"?

[JUDGENINJA]

Does a Corvette melt??

[p fandango]

Does a Corvette melt??
good job you didn't use Ferrari as an example lol

http://www.ausmotive.com/images2/Ferrari-360-fire-02.jpg

[t5steve]

Does a Corvette melt??

ha ha ha...................you win the best answer to a question award

[JT]

to loose all that weight must be a good thing?
a loss of traction on a 1/4 mile maybe, but round a circuit the idea is to get the weight as low down in the car as poss,to stop the roll through the corners.

so in my case for example, If I Loose 10kg off the bonnet I will need to add 10kg somewhere else as I am close to my race weight. this "ballast" I can put low down and move it from front to back to aid setup.likewise the boot lid, if they are available too, brilliant!

so its a good gain in my opinion. :)

[Tomcat]

Soooo...Are we doing this?.. have we decided what we want?....

[claymore]

Soooo...Are we doing this?.. have we decided what we want?....
I'm in, do we need to organise some deposits as a sign of good faith?

[p fandango]

Soooo...Are we doing this?.. have we decided what we want?....
i'm out

http://images.mirror.co.uk/upl/m4/jan2009/1/6/E0DBF765-CA70-DA73-9A434D02EC9510DE.jpg

[Flatout Phil]

I'm just continuing with my diet - that will save a good deal more weight than a new bonnet ;)

[JUDGENINJA]

Yep..happy to send over some funds to get you started..

[Tomcat]

Ok, can we just confirm who's actualy in then well talk about deposits etc..

As a rough guide I'd say £300 for a full bonnet and £200 for just the skin.

Also....What the hell are we going to do about getting these to you?.

On another point, if a couple of you want boot lids then I should be able to do them too.

[claymore]

Sorry to pull out, but I'm having one made localy, delivering the bonnet to them tomorrow

[T4Rick]

Sorry to pull out, but I'm having one made localy, delivering the bonnet to them tomorrow

What sort of money are you paying for your bonnet Colin lol pm me if you like

[JUDGENINJA]

Also....What the hell are we going to do about getting these to you?..

I'll collect mine..

[Tomcat]

Guys can I please have a definate list of who's wanting one?, Seems Pedro and Claymore are sourcing theirs elsewhere, Can you just confirm if your in or not, that way I can take some deposits, order the supplies and go find a bonnet. I also will do the boot lids but again I need numbers.

[p fandango]

yeh i've got other plans thanks ;)

[Redbrick]

Sorry can't afford it at the moment.

[claymore]

I'm having my own made as it has to have the scoop on.

[Tomcat]

This is going well...

[JUDGENINJA]

JudgeNinja - bonnet