evilscorp Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Anyone had problems fitting their bonnets? My seibon VT style bonnet wont fit! It seems to be rubbing on the plenum, this may be because of my p spacer. I used washers to try and increase the angle of the bonnet by spacing up the hinges but still fowls. I thing I may have to modify the bonnet and cut a section out The bonnet came with no fittings and was bought off ebay, its not the best fit and has 3-4 small chips which the seller is blaming on the courier and is trying to win me back some money. Quote
Ian Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 My seibon bonnet had a section cut out of the middle to clear the strut brace Quote
Zugara Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Go through the paypal procedure to get your cash back Quote
evilscorp Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 The area highlighted is the sections which foul on the plenum (can see the grey marks) I thought if I cut 2 shallow sections out plus use some washers it may fit not sure tho. I have heard you can raise the bonnet catch? as it is very close to locking but wont go that final bit to fully click into the latch. Any ideas? Quote
evilscorp Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 My seibon bonnet had a section cut out of the middle to clear the strut brace Cheers Ian any pics Quote
Ian Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 My seibon bonnet had a section cut out of the middle to clear the strut brace Cheers Ian any pics Think this is about the best one I have Quote
evilscorp Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 fookin love this forum! yeah cool so did you do it yourself? did you find it lost a lot of strength and flexed? I havent got bonnet pins yet so would you advise fitting them first? Anyone else have to do this? cheers. Quote
Ian Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 It was like that when I bought it off someone on here It used to flex a bit at high speeds but nothing ever of any worry. I had it fitted for a few years with no bonnet pins - I never picked up the courage to cut into the bonnet Quote
evilscorp Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 Figure I might cut out a section like the green outline big enough for the plenum, didnt notice the strut bar fouling tho mabe more pain to come! Quote
Chan267 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I had the same problem with my seibon carbon bonnet after fitting the plenum spacer, best to cut a slot out like Ian said or remove strut brace which was not recommended by Abbey motorsports and others. I got a slot cut out and problem solved, while they do that, they can adjust the bonnet catch to make the alignment of the bonnet sit better Quote
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