chocohercules Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi guys, as im struggling to find a facelift Alu bonnet(bulge) i might consider getting a CF Bonnet instead? Is there anything I should look out for? Are they weaker than OEM bonnets? Especially around the latch area, as ive seen a few broken around that area? After spraying will there be some sort of difference with the finish? Thanks for any input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 carbon bonnets are obviously lighter. probably a little stronger too. the secondary latch can break but i wouldnt worry too much if you get a good quality one as for after painting, you shouldn't be able to see any difference, unless its dry carbon, in which case you will be able to see the weave pattern in the paint. not sure if you can get a dry carbon bonnet for the 350 so nothing to worry about really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Paul T told me that his carbon bonnet was hardly any lighter that the stock one, so don't assume thats the case, especially if it's a wet lay-up component. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Paul T told me that his carbon bonnet was hardly any lighter that the stock one, so don't assume thats the case, especially if it's a wet lay-up component. Yup, nothing in the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 i guess i stand corrected. thought they would be lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 The oem is aluminium so it's lightweight as it is. The main problem with carbon is delivery. They run the risk of damage and repair is costly. I would recommend purchasing new, as the packing likely to be very good, where as 2nd you run the risk of damaged items. But of course this is not always the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Have you PM'd ZMANALEX or R35LEE in regards to OEM bulge bonnets? They had a bunch of them a while ago, might be worth checking them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocohercules Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the Info guys!! CF Bonnet here i come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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