Tarmac 58 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Hi guys I have one coming in this month that i'm going to test out on the 86. Not sure what to do at the moment, Carbon on white cars isn't my favourite look, but then its a shame to paint carbon so toying with the idea of leaving the vents carbon What do you guys reckon ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 How much ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Not a fan :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Leave the vents only carbon, spray the rest white. There is a picture somewhere on the FT86 Forum with this done, and it looks really good. Otherwise, get a black GT86 (preferably turbocharged) to test it on Edit: Got bored, so found the picture for you: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1397271&postcount=8 3 Sideways?, Tweedbean and Tarmac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 But white and carbon fibre go well together....in the right areas (just the fenders being Carbon Fibre sadly doesn't work but roof, boot, bonnet, from lip and any small areas work very well). Ooooooo white bonnet with black vents all the way! But is it me or does that white not look right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Agree with pitman! do it, that looks f*cking awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Does look good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Would want it fully painted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will300 812 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 After seeing that picture on FT86, white and keep the vents carbon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamb 10 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 this is a rather nice bonnet i must say. I agree all carbon bonnet doesnt suit the car, wrong sort of shape. But with the vents still carbon yes please !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tarmac 58 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 I'm of the same opinion, of all carbon being a bit rice, I reckon I will paint it and leave the vents, then if I don't like it I can just do the vents later. I could of just got a plastic one which would have been a cheaper option I guess. I will confirm prices once in but they aren't cheap. CF Hood will be £750 ish, plastic version £450 ish, shipping £50 ish, these are all ball park at present. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danellen2989 8 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 What are those black oval things at the front of the bonnet? Like the idea of painting and leaving vents carbon but what about those black oval things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 What are those black oval things at the front of the bonnet? Like the idea of painting and leaving vents carbon but what about those black oval things? They are the bonnet catches. Most aftermarket CF bonnets don't reuse the original catch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TankGirl 48 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 If I had deeper pockets I would definitely get one of these! 2 Tarmac and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Can you get this without the bonnet catches & just use stock clip ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 I'm pretty sure you can Ian, the link Dave posted shows the painted white bonnet without any bonnet catches. 1 GT86-Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Problem with vents and a forward sloping bonnet is that, when it rains and you're parked up, you get a soggy engine... I like the idea of 'lifting' the rear of our bonnet and venting it there... bottom of windscreen... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Problem with vents and a forward sloping bonnet is that, when it rains and you're parked up, you get a soggy engine... I like the idea of 'lifting' the rear of our bonnet and venting it there... bottom of windscreen... Spec K I've been looking into this since fitting the Sprintex to allow so heat to escape, haven't come across much as of yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamb 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 I've been looking into this since fitting the Sprintex to allow so heat to escape, haven't come across much as of yet... We had alot of discussion for this on the 16vminiclub.com, fitting bigger engines in tight spaces and problems with over heating, some people thought it would help reduce engine bay temps. Some smart people involved with race teams with wind tunnels and all the other stuff did some tests and it turned out raising the rear edge of the bonnet did naff all if anything made engine bay temps slightly worse(hotter) it only did anything when the car was static and at that not much. Cant find the thread now but il keep looking I would say that even these vents on the varis is only for looks and wouldnt do anything for engine bay temps im afraid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie_GRMN 177 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 We had alot of discussion for this on the 16vminiclub.com, fitting bigger engines in tight spaces and problems with over heating, some people thought it would help reduce engine bay temps. Some smart people involved with race teams with wind tunnels and all the other stuff did some tests and it turned out raising the rear edge of the bonnet did naff all if anything made engine bay temps slightly worse(hotter) it only did anything when the car was static and at that not much. Cant find the thread now but il keep looking I would say that even these vents on the varis is only for looks and wouldnt do anything for engine bay temps im afraid This^^^^ Raising the rear edge of the bonnet changes increases the "swirling" at the trailing edge increasing the air pressure in the area making it harder for the warm, under bonnet air to escape. If you extended the bonnet trailing edge so it was closer to the windscreen and reduced the angle they intersect at you'd get the desired effect Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adamb 10 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 or to cool your engine, put either a scooby scoop on the bonnet, or ive got a 2" hole drill that you can borrow for the front edge done at your own risk tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Problem with vents and a forward sloping bonnet is that, when it rains and you're parked up, you get a soggy engine... I like the idea of 'lifting' the rear of our bonnet and venting it there... bottom of windscreen... Spec KExactly what I doing on Friday. Bonnet rear raisers. So cheap too. And better air flow. Done a test with actually de attaching the bolts and placing a dyno fan up front. Used my friend shop. You can feel the air push out from under the raised bonnet. May not work on minis but does on our cars. : ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Exactly what I doing on Friday. Bonnet rear raisers. So cheap too. And better air flow. Done a test with actually de attaching the bolts and placing a dyno fan up front. Used my friend shop. You can feel the air push out from under the raised bonnet. May not work on minis but does on our cars. : ) But the car wasn't moving forward when you done that test, Forcing air through with Fans is totally different to creating Aero / pressure spots when the car is travelling at 60+ mph. Also they look ridiculous. A bonnet should be flush. Not look like it doesn't shut properly. IMO. 1 Adamb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted August 21, 2014 There is a possible alternative - replace the fake grillwork on the side fenders with proper grills. The inside of the front wings is single skinned at that point. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 21, 2014 Just replace the front wings & be done with it... 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
