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Right, I have been persuing the manufacture of fibreglass bonnets to the design of the one on my car.

The supplier has a good record of providing high quality fibreglass bonnets and panels for race cars etc and will be a quality item.

The bonnet will be finished in grey gel coat, ready to prep and spray.

It will be an original bonnet in all respects regards fittings etc.

I have specified that I want to keep the bonnet release catch etc, rather than using pins to hold the bonnet down.

The vents will be made so that you can fit the mesh of your choice to match your car.

The advantages?

The fibreglass bonnet will be a lot lighter than the original.
It keeps all original fittings etc from your old bonnet.
You can use the vents to duct the air from your radiator which has been proven to reduce front end lift.

The cost?

I will be honest with you

The bonnets will cost £165, however, the original mould will cost £360 to make so I will be looking to recoup some of that, otherwise I will be paying £525 for my bonnet.

So, I would say initially £215 +P&P (No idea how much the P&P would be yet.

If there is enough committed buyers then the price of the mould surcharge (£50) will come down. For example, if there are 10 to be made then it will drop to £36. I am not in this to make a profit, and if only 2 people want bonnets then I will have to take a hit and will keep the surcharge at £50.

Here are some pics.









A rough mockup showing what it looks like on a TF with the standard bumper and an F.





It is also worth metioning that the bonnet will fit the F as well as the TF as they are the same item.

I need firm commitment for those who are interested and will probably need a £50 non refundable deposit (balance to be paid on bonnet being completed).

So, let me know if you are interested.

Confirmed:
Me - Carbon Fibre - Deposit paid.
Quicksilver - Deposit paid thanks.
Northend - Carbon Fibre - Deposit paid thanks.
Adam=MGTF - Deposit paid thanks
Freekernow - Carbon Firbre -Deposit Paid thanks.
djp66 - Deposit paid thanks.
Kameleon - Deposit paid thanks.

Zipimini

Jagster - Unable to contact

We would like to see this on an F (photoshop would do) before I try a bit of presure on Mrs TC, also a photo of the underside would be good.

Actually, the bumper on mine at the moment isn't too far from the F design (it is the new LE500).

I will try and get a good photo of a Royal Blue F and see what I can do.

Photographs of the underside are pointless as this is the prototype and a bit ropy underneath. The finished product will, I'm assured, be properly finished underneath.

You can count me in Clive.
Chris

Quicksilver;14506 wrote: wrote:

You can count me in Clive.
Chris

Ooh, my first taker.
Obviously I can pick yours up and drop it off for you, so no P&P involved.

talkingcars;14504 wrote: wrote:

We would like to see this on an F (photoshop would do) before I try a bit of presure on Mrs TC, also a photo of the underside would be good.

Picture added to the first post of an F mockup.

Thanks mate

CJJ Saw this and thought of you http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MG-XPower-Blue-Pearlescent-Resin-Bonnet-Badge-90mm-/110524791432?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19bbca7a88

Cheers mate. That's who I bought the blue pearlescent wheel centres from. Unfortunately the LE500 badge is a lot bigger.

Thought the LE500 Badge was 90mm?

Psymon;14528 wrote: wrote:

Thought the LE500 Badge was 90mm?

Errr, not sure now. It's a lot bigger than the standard TF one.

Just need 2 more commitments and this is a goer.