Spare Tyre - Probably a stupid question.

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Replied by Cobber on topic Spare Tyre - Probably a stupid question.

Posted 1 year 5 months ago #211305
This, of course isn’t a whole bonnet, just a fibreglass insert the you will need to modify your bonnet to fit, not that this is a problem if you are competent at cutting and shutting panel work, but might be a bit of a handful for some.
Have a good look at the pix in the add, the pic of the green car has been photoshopped in it’s centre rib doesn’t line up with the centre line of the grille, it’s quite offset and very forward to the leading edge the edges of the depressions are quite blurry the rain drops on the bonnet help hide this.

The 3rd pic of the Silver car has the vents further back and centred going by the reflections this pic might be real, or at least a better photoshop job!

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Replied by Red110 on topic Spare Tyre - Probably a stupid question.

Posted 1 year 5 months ago #211306
Thanks so much Cobber, I read the post when about to leave for work and bought it in a rush. I didn’t read the whole ad, and I thought it was a second hand whole bonnet. Much better this way, in terms of shipping and handling. 

I will take it easy when I get it, still not sure about fitting it or not. But I’d love to. We’ll see 😊
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Replied by Notanumber on topic Spare Tyre - Probably a stupid question.

Posted 1 year 5 months ago #211307
I sent that seller a couple of questions about their vents a few months ago;  How much of an overlap it would have underneath for bonding? And. How they recommend working around the bonnet strengthening ribs because at least one would be in the way so how do they avoid losing rigidity of the bonnet if they have to be cut away ?
Disappointingly they replied it was up to the buyer to fit it as they chose and to seek expert advice if required. I pointed out that, as the designer and vendor, they could be expected to be the expert as they at least have the experience fitting it to their demonstrator. They just gave the same response again. No they aren't anything like RPS at all sadly.

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